Proper Use - Beurer HD 50 Mode D'emploi

• This electric blanket is not intended for use by persons (including children) with restricted physical,
sensory or mental capabilities and/or by persons lacking the required understanding of the equip-
ment and how it is used, unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety.
• Do not use this electric blanket for helpless persons, small children or persons insensitive to heat.
• The electric and magnetic fields emitted by this electric blanket can interfere with the operation of
pacemakers. However, they are far below the permissible limits: electric field strength: maximum
of 5,000 V/m, magnetic field strength: maximum of 80 A/m, magnetic flux density: maximum of 0.1
millitesla. Therefore, please consult your doctor and the manufacturer of your pacemaker before
using this electric blanket.
• This electric blanket may
– only be connected to the voltage specified on the appliance;
– must only be operated with the switch type indicated on the electric blanket (label);
– not be switched on when folded or compressed;
– not be wrapped in the bed or laid around the mattress;
– not be pinched (especially with adjustable beds or divided mattresses);
– not be bent sharply;
– not be used with animals;
– not be used when damp.
• While this electric blanket is switched on,
– no objects (e.g. suitcase or laundry basket) may be laid on it;
– no heat source, such as a hot water bottle, heating pad etc., may be laid on it;
– the switch may not be covered by blankets, pillows etc or laid on the device itself.
• Do not pull on, twist or sharply bend the cables.
• Do not stick pins, needles or sharp objects into this electric blanket.
• This electric blanket may not be used by children unless the switch has been preset by a parent or
supervisory person, or the child has been sufficiently instructed on how to use this electric blanket
safely.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not use the electric blanket as a toy.
• This electric blanket must be checked often for signs of wear or damage. If signs of this kind are
discovered, or if this electric blanket has been used improperly, it must be brought to the manufac-
turer or the dealer prior to being used again.
• If the mains connection cable of this electric overblanket is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its customer service department or a similarly qualified person to avoid any risk.
• Repairs may only be carried out by specially trained personnel at a repair workshop authorized by
the manufacturer, as special tools are required. Incorrect repairs can result in considerable danger
to the user.
• Should you still have questions on using our appliance, please contact our customer service.

2. Proper use

This electric overblanket/electric cape is designed to warm up the human
body. It may only be used as an electric overblanket or electric cape and
not as an underlay. The electric overblanket is shaped so that it can be
worn as a cape. The dark surface of the overblanket/cape must face to-
wards the body. The electric cape can be closed using poppers at the front.
There are also further poppers in the area of each arm to ensure a better fit
to the body (see image).
This electric overblanket/electric cape is not designed for use in hospitals
or commercial use. The following groups in particular must not use the de-
vice: infants, small children, vulnerable persons, persons with low sensitivity
to heat or animals.
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