Etherma LAVA FRAME Instructions D'installation Et D'utilisation page 10

G E N E R A L
ETHERMA LAVA ® design infrared heaters are versatile direct
heating devices. They are characterised in particular by their
elegant design, ease of installation and operation, high relia-
bility and maximum radiation power with minimal convection.
These instructions provide important information on safety,
installation, use and maintenance of the device. Therefore,
please read the information provided in these instructions
carefully and keep them for reference in the event of questions
at a later occasion.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable if these instructions
are not complied with. The devices may not be used improperly,
i.e. for purposes other than the intended use.
The packaging of your high-quality LAVA
er is made from recyclable materials.
This heating device is not intended for the use by persons (in-
cluding children) with a limited physical, sensory or mental
capacity or with a lack of experience and knowledge. Such in-
dividuals must be supervised by a person responsible for their
safety or instructed on use of the device. Children should be
supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the
device.
WARNING: Covering the surface creates a dan-
ger of overheating. Overheating may occur and
the heating element may be damaged even by
covering the front of the device e.g. with a hand
towel.
WARNING: The design infrared heating device may not be used if
the front of the device is damaged.
Overheating and overload protection
All heaters have overheating protection which is activated in
the event of overheating. The device only resumes operation
automatically again after having cooled down to below 45 °C.
ATTENTION: High surface temperatures occur
when the infrared heating device is operated.
There is a risk of burns from prolonged contact.
Please ensure that children or frail individuals are
supervised at all times.
ATTENTION: The surface of the LAVA
infrared heating device can become slightly dis-
coloured by ambient influences such as direct sun-
light, high smoke levels, open fireplaces, etc.
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These instructions must be
› given to the operator following installation. The operator
must also be instructed in the radiation heater's function-
ality.
› kept safe and transferred to the new owner in the event of a
change in ownership.
This device can be used by children of 8 years and older and by
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities and
with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or
have been instructed on safe use of the device and understand
the resulting risks. Children may not play with the device. Chil-
dren may not clean the device or perform maintenance on it
without supervision.
The heater may not be used if the surface is damaged. The
heater may not be covered as this can cause the device to over-
heat. Children under the age of 3 should be kept away unless
under constant supervision. Children between the ages of 3 and
8 may only switch the device on and off if they are supervised
or have been instructed regarding safe use of the device and
understand the resulting risks, as long as the device is placed
or installed at its intended place of use. Children between the
ages of 3 and 8 must not plug in the device, control the device,
clean it and/or carry out maintenance.
The device may only be operated once installed. This heater
may not be used in the immediate vicinity of a bathtub, shower
or swimming pool. When installing the device in a bathroom,
the device must be mounted so that switches or other regula-
tors cannot be touched by persons in a bathtub or shower. The
heater may not be used in small rooms occupied by persons
who cannot leave the room independently, except where con-
stant supervision is guaranteed.
Some product parts can become very hot and cause burns.
Particular caution is required when children or vulnerable per-
sons are present.
ATTENTION: Strain of any kind on the surface,
whether from persons or objects leaning against it
or from other forces, must be avoided.