Abus RWM90 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 11

Device description
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual and on the device:
Symbol Signal word Meaning
Warning Indicates risk of injury or health hazards.
Warning Indicates risk of injury or health hazards caused
by electrical voltage.
Important Indicates possible damage to device/accessories.
Note Indicates important information.
Warning
• The smoke detector does not detect gas, steam, heat or fire/flames.
Detectors with special sensors are required for this. People with
hearing impairments may not be able to hear the alarm. Special
alarms with visible signalisation are available for such cases.
• Smoke detectors help save lives. Therefore, for safety's sake, you
should regularly test the battery and the operation of the detector.
For day-to day use, remember that the smoke detector cannot
prevent fires but simply provides signalization in the event of one.
For your own safety, please replace smoke detectors every ten years
at the latest.
• Very high electromagnetic radiation can cause malfunctions.
Therefore, do not install the detector near strong magnets or
devices which produce electromagnetic radiation.
The smoke detector works optically by measuring smoke particles that
penetrate into its measurement chamber. When the alarm threshold is
exceeded, a loud alarm sounds. The alarm is switched off as soon as there is
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no more smoke in the measuring chamber.
• Automatic battery state monitoring
• Battery compartment check (the smoke detector can only be installed when
the battery is fitted)
Proper use
Only use the device for the purpose which is was designed and built for. Any
other use is considered inappropriate. This device may only be used for the
following purpose(s):
• Detecting fire/smoke in private households
Warning
Observe the following instructions to prevent any failure of the
device:
• Do not cover the device.
• Do not paint over the device or cover it with wallpaper.
• Never open the device or attempt to repair it, as its function can
then no longer be guaranteed. Failure to observe this instruction
will invalidate the warranty.
• Do not use the device if it has been dropped or damaged in any
other way.
• If you pass on the device to someone else, you must include this
user manual.
Before operation
Warning
• Keep children away from the packaging – there is a risk of
suffocation.
• Remove all packaging material before using the device.
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