Intended Use; Safety Instructions - Conrad 55-25-22 Bedienungsanleitung

O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
Countdown Timer
Item no. 55 25 22

Intended use

The product has a socket which can be switched on and off with the integrated countdown
timer. The timer can be set to 0.5h, 1h, 3h or 6h with a sliding switch at the side.
The product should be connected to an earthed mains socket; the mains voltage should be
230 V/AC, 50 Hz.
The power consumption of the consumer connected to the countdown timer's socket must not
exceed 3680 W.
The product may only be used in dry, enclosed spaces.
Always observe the safety instructions included in these operating instructions. Read the
operating 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, enclosed indoor areas; it
must not get damp or wet.
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) General instructions
• 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 work must always be carried out by qualifi ed 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 when con-
nected to an appropriately earthed mains socket.
• The product is not a toy and does not belong in the hands of children. Position the
product so it is out of the reach of children.
Be especially careful if children are around. Children cannot realise the danger aris-
ing from the incorrect use of electrical devices. There is a risk of a life-threatening
electric shock!
• Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around since this may
become 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 be used only in dry, enclosed indoor areas; it must not get damp
or wet! Never place the product in direct vicinity of a bathroom, shower, bathtub or
the like. Lethal hazard due to electric shock!
• Never plug in or unplug the plug-in power unit 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 product to the power supply immediately after it has been trans-
ferred from a cold room into a warm one (e.g. during transport). Condensation
water that forms might destroy the device. Moreover, there is danger of 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 power supply and put into use.
• Ventilators, heaters, heat fans or heaters with open elements should never be left
unattended. We recommend that you do not connect such devices to the count-
down timer. Fire hazard!
• Always pull the plug of a device connected to the countdown timer out of the
countdown timer's socket only at the appropriate gripping surfaces; never pull the
plug out by the fl ex!
• Do not overload the countdown timer. Observe the maximum connected load in
the chapter "Technical Data".
• Do not connect in series! This can lead to overloading of the countdown timer! Fire
hazard!
• Do not operate while covered! At higher connected loads, the countdown timer
becomes hot, which could lead to overheating and, potentially, a fi re if it is covered!
• Only voltage-free, when the plug is unplugged!
• 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 works poorly (leaking smoke or a smell of
burning, audible cracking noises, discolouration to the product or the adjacent
surfaces)
- 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.
• Use the product only 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 has still managed to enter the device, imme-
diately turn off the power supply to the mains socket at which the countdown timer
is connected (turn off the fuse / circuit breaker / residual current operated circuit
breaker of the associated circuits). Only then should you pull the countdown timer
out of the wall socket and take it to a specialist. Do not use the product 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.