Fakir COSY Mode D'emploi page 7

Information for safety and notes on disposal
Before using the appliance
• Please read the information below with care. This gives important guidance on the
use, safety and maintenance/care of the appliance. Keep this instruction booklet in a
safe place, and if appropriate, pass it on to the next owner.
• This appliance fulfills the requirements of the Appliance and Product Safety Law
(GPSG) and the EU Directives 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic Compatibility" and
2006/95/EC "Low-Voltage Directive." The appliance bears the CE mark on the rating
plate.
• Fakir reserves the right to alter designs and specifications without notice.
Intended purpose
• For private used apartments and adjoining rooms.
• The appliance is only suitable as additional heating during the transitiorial period and
and has not been designed for permanent heating.
General instructions
• Do not use the appliance in case of any evidence of damag (cracks / fractures), if the
connecting lead is defective, or if internal damage is suspected (e.g. after being drop-
ped).
• Do not connect the appliance to the mains power socket if the voltage given on the
rating plate differs from the mains voltage.
• The power socket must be protected by a domestic 16 A automatic circuit-breaker.
• Appliance surface can get heated up over 60°C.
• Appliance is not suitable for connection to fixed wiring systems.
• The appliance should not be placed or mounted directly below a wall mains socket.
• The appliance may only be opened by a qualified technician (e.g. Fakir customer ser-
vice).
• Heating appliances, which have not been used for a long period of time, need to be
checked by a qualified technician (e.g. Fakir customer service) before being used
again or before each new heating period. This especially applies if the appliance is soi-
led inside.
• Repair and maintenance work may only be performed by qualified technicians (e.g.
Fakir customer service). Only original Fakir spare parts may be used. Improperly repai-
red or serviced appliances pose a threat to the user.
• Fakir will not accept any liability for damage or injury if the appliance is used other than
for its intended purpose or is improperly operated or inexpertly repaired and maintai-
ned.
• The appliance does not need special maintenance or care.
Safety precautions
• This appliance must not be used in any kind of vehicle (lifts, motor vehicles, cars, cable
cars, etc.). For vehicle safety reasons the appliance may not be installed or operated
in vehicles because appliances like these require special components (such as e.g.
protected heating elements, more powerful motors, reinforced component attachments
to protect against vibration etc.).
• Caution: Never use the appliance in the bathtub, shower, washbasin or pool.
• When the appliance is placed in position or mounted to a wall, please observe the
safety clearances as outlined in the sketches at the top of page 9!
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