Safety
Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier
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Dangers resulting from the humidifier
Replace the evaporator filter after three months at the latest.
Always adhere to the time intervals described in
4 „Cleaning and care“ on page 24
for cleaning, filter changes
and water changes.
In the case of severe contamination of the room air and the
water, shorten the maintenance intervals accordingly.
Excessive humidification
Never exceed the recommended value of
50 ‒ 60 % air humidity
in living spaces.
To prevent health damage, persons with asthma, respiratory
diseases or lung infections should consult a doctor before using the
humidifier.
Do not place the unit in the vicinity of objects that absorb water,
such as curtains, wall-paper and carpet.
UV lamp
Always handle UV lamps containing mercury carefully.
Pull out the mains plug before changing the UV lamp.
Do not look at the switched on UV lamp.
In the case of dazzling, sedate the eyes by covering them with a
broad, opaque bandage and take the injured person to an eye
clinic.
WARNING!
Danger to health from excessive humidification!
Excessively humidified air favours the formation of
mould and health-damaging germs.
WARNING!
Danger of injury from mercury in UV lamps!
During improper transport, operation or lifting, mercury
can escape from the UV lamp. Contact with mercury
can lead to severe poisoning, skin irritation and eye
damage.
WARNING!
Danger of injury from UV light!
UV light irritates and damages the eyes and can cause
skin irritations.