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Important Safeguards
To guard against injury, basic safety precautions
should be observed, including the following:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions and important
notices in these instructions as well as on the product
itself.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by children
or infirm persons without supervision. Young children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
3. For each of the following situations do not attempt
repairs yourself. Return the appliance to an authorised
service facility for service or discard the appliance.
a. Carefully examine the appliance after installation.
It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts
which are not intended to be wet (only if used with
aquariums).
b. Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning, or damaged in
any manner.
5. Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet
when not in use, and before any type of maintenance
or cleaning.
6. Never yank the cable to pull it from the socket. Pull
the plug carefully to disconnect.
7. Do not use the appliance for reasons other than the
intended use.
8. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be
exposed to weather or temperatures below freezing.
9. Make sure any component mounted on an enclosure
is securely installed before operating it.
10. Ensure input voltage is the same voltage as your
local power supply.
11. If an extension cable is used it should have the
proper rating (amps and weather rating). Care should
be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped
or pulled.
12. A G.F.C.I (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) & surge
protector is recommended for all electrical appliances.
13. Ensure your hands are dry when turning the power
switch on/off and when inserting/removing the power
cable from the socket.
14. If you are in any doubt about the electrical installation
or safety of this product you must consult a qualified
electrician.
For Guarantee Conditions, please refer to the
Guarantee form that is enclosed within in this
manual.
All electrical products are supplied with fitted plugs.
This plug should not be tampered with in any way or
removed. Removal or tampering with the plug voids
guarantee offered on this product.
For the UK, a 3 pin adaptor is supplied with the product
and this must be used.
Read and follow all the instructions, even if you feel
you are familiar with the product and find a place to
keep the instructions handy for future reference.
Your attention is drawn particularly to the sections
concerning
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS”
and the
“GUARANTEE CONDITIONS”
.
Please ensure you
retain your original purchase receipt
in the event
that guarantee service is required.
Should the product malfunction in any way or if the
unit is damaged and requires replacement, contact
the retailer where the product was purchased for
inspection.
Before First Use /
Preparation
Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that the product
must not be disposed of with normal
household waste. Instead, it is your
responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by arranging to return it to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment. By separating and recycling
your waste equipment at the time of disposal you will
help to conserve natural resources and ensure that the
equipment is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment. For more information
about recycling this product, please contact your local
city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you have purchased the product.
