Hama 00089299 Mode D'emploi page 4

G Operating instruction
Controls and Displays
1. On/off switch
2. AC output
3. DC input
4. 20 A fuse
5. USB port
Thank you for choosing a Hama product.
Take your time and read the following instructions and
information completely. Please keep these instructions in a safe
place for future reference. If you sell the device, please pass
these operating instructions on to the new owner.
1. Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw
your attention to speci c hazards and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or
important notes.
2. Package Contents
• Vehicle inverter
• These operating instructions
3. Safety Notes
• Use the product for its intended purpose only.
• Do not operate the product outside the power limits given in
the speci cations.
• Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating, and
only use it in a dry environment.
• Do not bend or crush the cable.
• Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major
shocks.
• Always pull directly on the plug when disconnecting the
cable, never on the cable itself.
• Keep this product, as all electrical products, out of the reach
of children!
• Dispose of packaging material immediately according to
locally applicable regulations.
• Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the
warranty.
• When using this product, observe the applicable local tra c
laws and regulations.
• Take care that components such as airbags, safety areas,
controls, instruments, etc. and visibility are not blocked or
restricted.
Note
• For some vehicle types, the ignition has to be switched
on to supply power to the 12 V car socket. For more
information, please refer to your vehicle's operating
instructions.
• Disconnect all cable and on-board connections after use.
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Warning
• Only use the power converter with suitable car electrical
systems that produce 12 V DC, never with 24 V DC.
4. Startup and operation
• Ensure that the power consumption of the device to be
connected does not exceed the maximum continuous power
rating of the power converter.
• Ensure that the power converter is switched off.
• Insert the cigarette lighter plug into the corresponding socket
of your vehicle. Ensure that the plug is securely in place and
that the cable is not pinched or stretched.
• Switch on the power converter.
• Connect your electrical device to the socket or the USB port.
Warning
• Contact resistance may cause voltage loss. This can
negatively affect your device and/or cause the contacts to
spark or heat up. You must therefore always ensure that
the plug and socket contacts are smooth and clean, and
that the plug is securely in place.
• The power converter is not suitable for the powering
of all electronic devices! These include, for example,
uorescent or energy-saving lamps.
In case of doubt, please check with the manufacturer
of the device whether operation on modi ed sine wave
voltage is possible.
• If you connect a device with an electric motor, the
startup power consumption may be higher than the rated
consumption. This may result in the voltage transformer
being overloaded.
• Only one electrical device may be connected to the 230-V
output of the power converter. The use of distributors or
extension cables is not permitted.
• Remove the cigarette lighter plug from the socket
of your vehicle when you are not currently using
the device or when you wish to start the vehicle.
5. Protective Features and Troubleshooting
Warning
Should any of the following happen, do not continue to use
the power converter under any circumstances and contact
your dealer or our service department immediately:
• The device fuse (20 A) is triggered immediately after it
is replaced.
• The housing, socket, cable or cigarette lighter plug is
damaged.
• The power converter is defective.
• If smoke, odours or unusual noises are coming from the
power converter.