Operating The Device Safely - Dometic POWER & CONTROL PLB15 Kurzbedienungsanleitung

WARNING! Risk of injury
Batteries contain aggressive and caustic acids. Avoid battery fluid coming into contact with your
body. If your skin does come into contact with battery fluid, wash that part of your body thoroughly
with water. If you sustain any injuries from acids, contact a doctor immediately.
WARNING! Health hazard
• Do not open or damage batteries or allow them to enter the environment, as they contain
toxic and environmentally harmful heavy metals.
• This device can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the device in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
• Electrical devices are not toys. Always keep and use the device out of the reach of very
young children.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
NOTICE! Damage hazard
• Before start-up, check that the voltage specification on the data plate is the same as that of
the power supply.
• Ensure that other objects cannot cause a short circuit at the contacts of the device.
• Ensure that the negative and positive poles never come into contact.
• Do not use the cables as a handle.

Operating the device safely

CAUTION! Explosion hazard
• Do not operate the device under the following conditions:
• Never attempt to charge a frozen or defective battery. Place the battery pack in a frost-free
area and wait until the battery has acclimatised to the ambient temperature.
• Do not place the device near heat sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens, etc.).
• Do not smoke, use an open flame, or cause sparking near the battery pack.
• Do not leave the device unattended when in use.
CAUTION! Electrocution hazard
• Before starting the device ensure that the power supply cable and the plug are dry and the
plug is free from rust or dirt.
• When working on electrical systems ensure that there is somebody close at hand who can
help in emergencies.
In salty, wet or damp environments
In the vicinity of corrosive fumes
In the vicinity of combustible materials
In areas where there is a risk of gas or dust explosion
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