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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
Countdown Timer 60 min
Item no. 55 12 98
Intended use
The product offers a socket that is automatically switched off by the integrated countdown timer
at the end of the countdown time (which can be set to 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes). Thus a lamp,
for example, or another consumer can switched off automatically after the set time expires.
The product must be connected to an earthed mains socket; the mains voltage must be
230 V/AC, 50 Hz.
The power consumption of the consumer connected to the countdown timer's socket must not
exceed 1800 W.
The product may only be used in dry, enclosed spaces.
Always observe the safety instructions included in these operating instructions. Read the op-
erating manual carefully, keep it in a safe place and pass it on to others using the countdown
timer.
Any use, other than the one described above, may damage the product. Moreover, this involves
hazards such as e.g. short circuit, fi re, electric shock, etc. It is not allowed to modify or rebuild
any part of the product!
This product complies with the applicable National and European requirements. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owner. All rights reserved.
Explanation of Symbols, Inscriptions
This symbol indicates a health hazard, e.g. electric shock.
The exclamation mark indicates specifi c risks associated with handling, function and
use.
☞
The "Hand" symbol indicates special tips and operating information.
The product is only intended to be placed and used in dry and enclosed indoor
rooms; it must not get damp or wet.
Package Contents
• Countdown Timer
• Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe
these safety instructions! We do not assume any liability for any consequen-
tial damage!
Nor do we assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by
improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! The warranty
will be void in such cases!
a) In general
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modifi cation of the product is not permitted
for safety and approval reasons (CE). Do not open/disassemble! Contains no
customer-serviceable parts.
Maintenance or repair works must always be carried out by experts who are familiar
with the hazards involved and with the relevant regulations.
• The device is designed according to safety class I. It may only be used and con-
nected to an earthed mains socket.
• The product is not a toy and must be kept out of the reach of children. Position the
product so it is out of the reach of children.
Be especially careful if children are around. Children may not realise the danger
arising from the incorrect use of electrical devices. There is a risk of a life-threat-
ening electric shock!
• Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around since this may be-
come a dangerous toy for children.
• Handle the product with care, it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental
drops, even from a low height.
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b) Operation
• The product may only be used in dry, enclosed indoor areas; it must not get damp
or wet! Never place the product in the direct vicinity of a bathroom, shower, bathtub
or similar. Lethal hazard due to electric shock!
• Never plug in or unplug the product with damp or wet hands. There is a risk of a
life-threatening electric shock!
• The product must not be exposed to extremes of temperature, direct sunlight or
strong vibrations.
• Do not operate the device in environments where there are high levels of dust,
fl ammable gases, vapours or solvents. There is a danger of fi re and explosion!
• Never connect the device to the power supply immediately after it has been
brought from a cold room into a warm one (e.g. during transport). The condensa-
tion that develops in such cases could damage the device or cause an electric
shock! Allow the product to reach room temperature. Wait until the condensation
has evaporated. This might take several hours. Only after this should the product
be plugged in to the mains and put into use.
• Fans, heaters, fan heaters or heaters with open elements should never be left
unattended. We recommend that you do not connect such devices to the switch
timer. Fire hazard!
• Always pull the plug of a device connected to the switch timer out of the switch
timer's socket by using at the appropriate gripping surfaces; never pull the plug out
by the fl ex!
• Do not overload the switch timer. Observe the maximum connected load in the
chapter "Technical Data".
• Do not connect in series! This can lead to overloading the switch timer! Fire hazard!
• Do not operate while covered! At higher connected loads, the switch timer
becomes hot, which can lead to overheating and potentially a fi re if covered!
• Only voltage-free, when the plug is withdrawn!
• Do not use the product if it is damaged. There is a risk of a life-threatening electric
shock!
In this case, dispose of the product in an environmentally correct manner.
A safe operation can no longer be assumed, if:
- the product shows visible signs of damage,
- the product does not work at all or does not work correctly (leaking smoke or a
burning smell, crackling noises, discolouration to the product or adjacent sur-
faces)
- the product was stored under unfavourable conditions
- it was exposed to heavy loads during transport
• Always unplug the countdown timer from the mains socket before cleaning it
or when the device is not be used for a long time.
• Only use the product in a temperate climate, never in a tropical climate.
• Never pour any liquids above or next to the product. It can cause fi re or perilous
electric shock danger. If any liquid, even so, enters the device, immediately turn off
the power supply to the mains socket to which the switch timer is connected (turn
off the fuse / circuit breaker / RCD for the associated circuits). Only after do this,
should you unplug the switch timer from the mains socket and take it to a special-
ist. Do not operate the device anymore.
• In commercial institutions, the accident prevention regulations of the employer's
liability insurance association for electrical systems and operating facilities are to
be observed!
• If you have any questions that are not answered in this manual, please contact our
technical service or another specialist.