Medisana HKS Manual page 12

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1 Safety Information
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Thank you
very much
1.2
Important
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Thank you for your confidence in us and congratulations!
You have purchased the Heat Pad HKS / HKF / HKC / HKM / HKN, a quality
product by MEDISANA.
To ensure the best results and long-term satisfaction with your MEDISANA
Heat Pad, we recommend that you read the following operating and mainten-
ance instructions carefully.
Please read the following safety information
carefully before using the device and keep these instructions
in a safe place for later use.
• Carefully check the heat pad before each use.
• Do not use the pad if there is visible damage to the pad, controls or leads.
• Before connecting the device to your power supply, please ensure that the
supply voltage stated on the rating plate is compatible with your mains
supply.
• Do not fold or crease the heat pad during use.
• Neither pierce the pad with, nor attach safety pins or other spiky or sharp
objects to the pad.
• Do not use the heat pad on children or persons who are disabled, asleep or
insensitive to heat.
• Never use the pad unsupervised.
• The unit is designed for home use only.
• Do not fall asleep while the heat pad is switched on.
• Prolonged use of the heated cushion at a high setting could lead to skin
burns.
• Do not cover the pad with any other cushions. The control switch should not
be covered or placed on or below the pad while the unit is in operation.
• Do not sit on the heat pad. Instead, rest the pad on or against the part of
the body to be treated.
• Never touch a heat pad that has fallen into water. Unplug the unit from the
mains outlet immediately.
• Keep the mains lead away from hot surfaces.
• Never carry, pull or turn the heat pad by the mains lead and do not let the
lead get tangled.
• Do not use the heat pad when wet and only use it in dry environments (not
in the bathroom or similar environments).
• The controls and leads must not be exposed to any kind of moisture.
• If a fault occurs, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs must only
be carried out by an authorized specialist dealer or other suitably qualified
personnel.