Instructions
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Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Warning
•Thisgasalarmdetectsmethane(naturalgas).Othergases,steam,heat,
smokeandglowofre/ameswerenotdetected!Detectorswithspecial
sensorsarerequiredforthis!
•Thedangerwithgasesisthattheymixinwiththeairandare,asa
result,highlyammableandthesmallestofsparkscouldcausean
explosion!
•Inthedailyhandlingofthegasalarm,itmustbeborneinmindthatit
can not prevent an explosion, but only assumes a signaling in the event
of a gas leakage. Please replace the gas alarm at least every 5 years in
accordance with your own safety (see recommended replacement date
on the front of the device).
•ThisalarmisequippedwithapowerplugforvoltageofAC220-240V,
50Hz/60Hz. Please note that the gas alarm does not work in case of a
Symbol Signal word Meaning
Warning Indicates risk of injury or health hazards.
Warning
Indicates risk of injury or health hazards caused by
electrical voltage.
Important Indicates possible damage to the device/accessories.
Note Indicates important information.
Safety information
power failure!
•Thegasinstallationaswellastheswitch-odevicemustcomplywith
the valid national regulations according to EN 1775.
Proper use
Only use the device for the purpose which is was designed and built for. Any other
use is considered inappropriate. This device may only be used for the following
purpose(s):
• Detectingmethanegas(naturalgas)inprivatehouseholds
Warning
Observe the following instructions to prevent any failure of the device:
•Donotcoverthedevice!
•Donotpaintoverthedeviceorcoveritwithwallpaper!
•Neveropenthethedeviceorattempttorepairit,asitsfunctioncan
then no longer be guaranteed.
Failure to observe this instruction will invalidate the warranty!
•Donotusethedeviceifithasbeendroppedordamagedinanyother
way.
•Ifyoupassonthedevicetosomeoneelse,youmustincludethisuser
manual.
Warning
•Dangerofelectricshockbyunauthorizedopening,alteringormani-
pulating the device!
•Dangerofelectricshockbyunauthorizedimmersionofthedevicein
water!
Safety information, Proper use
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