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.
• Fakir appliances comply with the recognised technological standards and current
safety regulations for electrical appliances and products (GPSG).
• This appliance meets the requirements of EU guidelines “89/336/EU Electromagnetic
compatibility" and “73/23/EU Low voltage guideline". This is indicated by the CE mark
on the rating plate.
• Fakir reserves the right to alter designs and specifications without notice.
Intended purpose
• For private and commercially used apartments and adjoining rooms.
• The fan heater is excellent to provide additional heating: it should not be considered
as a centralized central heating unit.
General instructions
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• The power supply cord has to be replaced by an authorized Fakir After Sales Service
only.
• 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.
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 inst
alled 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
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