Safety Regulations - EINHELL BH 2000/1H Originalbetriebsanleitung

Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety pre-
cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and
damage. Please read the complete operating
instructions and safety regulations with due care.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in-
formation is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, hand over these
operating instructions and safety regulations as
well. We cannot accept any liability for damage
or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow
these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regula-
tions and instructions may result in an electric
shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions
in a safe place for future use.
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Check that the equipment has been delivered
in perfect condition. If it has suffered any da-
mage, do not connect the equipment to the
power supply.
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Position the power cable so that there is no
danger of tripping over it.
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Do not pass the power cable over hot parts of
the equipment during operation.
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Never use the power cable to pull the power
plug out of the socket-outlet! Never use the
power cable to carry the equipment or try
to move the equipment by pulling the power
cable.
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Never wind the power cable around the fan
heater.
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Never jam the power cable between objects
or pull the cable over sharp edges or position
the cable over hot plates or open flames.
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Use the equipment in enclosed, dry areas
only.
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Do not use this heater in the immediate vicini-
ty of a bath, shower or swimming pool.
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Never immerse the equipment in water – dan-
ger of fatal accident!
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Never use the equipment with wet hands.
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Never open the equipment or touch live parts
– danger of fatal accident!
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Position the equipment in such a way that the
power plug is accessible at all times.
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If the equipment is not used for a lengthy
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period of time, disconnect it from the power
supply.
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Do not position the equipment directly below
a socket.
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If the equipment is used for a lengthy time,
the housing can become very hot. Position
the equipment in such a way as to prevent
accidental touching.
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Do not use the equipment in rooms in which
inflammable materials (for example solvents,
etc.) or gases are used or stored.
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Keep highly inflammable substances and ga-
ses away from the equipment.
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Do not use in areas where there is a fire risk
(for example wooden sheds).
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Only use the heater with its power lead fully
extended.
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Do not insert any foreign objects into the
equipment's openings – danger of electric
shock and damage to the equipment.
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Keep children and people on medication or
under the influence of alcohol away from the
equipment.
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Warning: Do not cover the heater. If you fail to
observe this point, the heater may suffer from
overheating. Risk of fire! Pay attention to the
symbol on the equipment (Fig. 8).
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Maintenance and repair work may only be
carried out by authorized trained personnel.
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Check the power cable at regular intervals
for signs of defects or damage. A damaged
power cable may be replaced only by an elec-
trician or ISC GmbH in compliance with the
relevant regulations.
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For electrical safety purposes we recommend
that you install a residual current device
circuit-breaker (RCD).
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Connect the equipment to an earthed socket
outlet only.
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According to VDE 0100 Part 701, the instal-
lation or mobile operation of the equipment is
not allowed within protection zones (0, 1, 2)
(Fig. 9).
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Do not place the equipment near wet rooms
or wet areas (bath, shower, swimming pool
etc.). The heater must be installed such that
it is impossible for the switches and controls
to be touched by a person in the bathtub or
shower.
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Not suitable for permanent installation (direct
connection) with electric cables.
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When installing the equipment in a bathroom,
be sure to observe the safety clearances sti-
pulated in your country.
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Warning: To prevent danger for very young
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