General Information & Safety Instructions - Primus Single Zone Owner's Manual

General Information & Safety Instructions
Read this manual thoroughly before first use,
even if you are familiar with this type of product.
The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly
adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for
future reference, along with purchase receipt and
carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on
to the next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and
accident prevention measures when using an
electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Correct voltage: Make sure your local outlet
voltage and circuit frequency corresponds to the
voltage indicated on the appliance rating label.
Note: Intended use: This is a portable product,
designed for private use. It is exclusively designed
for use in cars, caravans and other vehicles
including mobile homes, campervans, rail cars and
boats. It is designed to cool food and beverages
and to be set up in dry, weather protected areas.
It is not intended for stationary extended use as
e.g. a second fridge at home.
• Safe connection: Insert the plug firmly into a
properly earthed AC mains or 12V DC socket.
Do not alter the plug.
• Protect from moisture: To protect against
electric shock, do not immerse the cable, plug
or the appliance itself in water or other liquid.
Ensure your hands are dry before handling the
plug or switching on the appliance. Do not use
it on wet surfaces.
Note: Installation of AC in boats should
be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• Protect the power cable. Do not kink or damage
the power cable. Do not wrap it around the
appliance. Do not pull the unit by the cable.
Do not use the cable as a handle, close a door
on the cable or pull the cable around sharp
edges or corners. Keep the cable away from
heated surfaces.
• Never touch uninsulated cables with bare
hands. This applies especially to handling
AC cables.
• For installations in boats: If the device is
AC mains operated, it is important that the
system is protected by a fuse and an earth
leakage protection device.
• Always ensure that the correct voltage
is applied to the Fridge/Freezer. The voltage
is stated on the Fridge/Freezer's data plate.
• Never obstruct vents to the
Fridge/Freezer's compressor.
• Defrost the Fridge/Freezer on a regular basis.
• Never use hard or sharp implements to remove
ice from the cooling compartment.
• Never use abrasive or solvent based materials
when cleaning the cooling compartment.
• Do not use any electrical appliances inside the
cooling compartment.
Note: This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not expose to rain
• This appliance is suitable for camping use.
• This appliance may be connected to more than
one source of energy.
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