3. Signs and symbols
The following symbols are used in the operating instructions and on the rating plate:
WARNING
Warning of risks of injury or health hazards.
CAUTION
Safety information about possible damage to appliance/accessories.
Note
Important information.
Read the instructions for use
Device in protection class 2
Caution: hot surface
Distance
> 30 cm
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
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PAP
Disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment EC Directive – WEEE.
Manufacturer
The CE labelling certifies that the product complies with the essential requirements of Directive
93/42/EEC on medical devices.
Certification symbol for products that are exported to the Russian Federation and members
of the CIS
Protected against solid foreign objects 12.5 mm in diameter and larger, and against
IP 21
vertically falling drops of water
Serial number
SN
4. Warnings and safety notes
Electrical safety
The unit is protected against overheating by an automatic thermal cut-out.
Warning
• Improper use can be dangerous!
• Connect the unit only to the mains voltage listed on the type plate.
• Use an easily accessible mains connection so you can disconnect the plug quickly in an emergency.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands - risk of electric shock!
• Lay the mains cable in such a way that no one can trip over it.
• Always remove the mains plug from the socket when the unit is not being used, when cleaning it or in the
event of a malfunction, smoke or unusual smell. Do not pull on the cable to remove the plug from the socket.
• Handle the mains cable with care (risk of strangulation and suffocation).
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