defenser PH15 Operating Instruction page 7

Danger that may arise from the unit
DANGER!
The Defensor PH15/PH15A is mains powered. One may get in touch with live parts when the
unit is open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life.
Prevention: Before carrying out any work set the Defensor PH15/PH15A out of operation (switch
off the unit, disconnect it from the mains, close water supply) and secure the unit against inadvert-
ent power-up.
WARNING!
Poorly maintained humidifiers can endanger your health. If the Defensor PH15/PH15A is
insufficiently maintained harmful germs can build up in the water and the filters an can af-
fect the ambient air.
Prevention: The Defensor PH15/PH15A has to be cleaned in regular intervals according to chap-
ter 6 "Maintenance". The cleaning work has to be carried out correctly and the evaporator mat as
well as the filters have to be replaced after the specified lifetime.
Handling the mains cable
Handle the mains cable with care: keep it away from sharp edges and do not jam or strain it.
Never remove the mains plug by pulling the mains cable. Make sure your hands are absolutely dry
when pulling the plug out of the socket.
Lay out the mains cable so that it does not become a stumbling trap.
Connect mains cable only to a mains socket with protection earth. Any extension cable used must
be equipped with a protection earth too.
Behaviour in case of danger
If it is suspected that safe operation is no longer possible, then the
should immediately be disconnected from the mains (disconnect mains connector) and se-
cured against accidental power-up. This can be the case under the following circumstances:
– if the Defensor PH15/PH15A is damaged
– if the Defensor PH15/PH15A is no longer operating correctly
– if connections and/or piping are not sealed
– if the mains cable is damaged
All persons working with the
may affect safety to the owner without delay.
Prohibited modifications to the unit
No modifications must be undertaken on the Defensor PH15/PH15A without the express writ-
ten consent of the manufacturer.
For the replacement of defective components use exclusively original accessories and spare
parts available from your Defensor
Danger of electric hazard!
Defensor PH15/PH15A must report any alterations to the unit that
supplier.
Defensor PH15/PH15A
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