Important Safety Instructions - EHEIM autofeeder+ 3583 Bedienungsanleitung

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING- To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following.
‧ FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
‧ WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS.
‧ DANGER
employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt
repairs by yourself. Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the
appliance.
‧ If the appliance falls into the water, DON'T reach for it! First unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical
components of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately.
‧ Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on
parts not intended to be wet.
‧ Unplug the appliance from the socket outlet to disable any remote command.
‧ Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
‧ To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position aquarium stand and
tank to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to pre- vent water from dripping onto the receptacle
or plug. A "drip loop", shown in the figure, should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting
an aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The "drip loop" is that part of the cord below the level of the
receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord
and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the plug or socket does get wet, DON'T unplug the
cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then unplug and
examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
– To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is
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