Important Safeguards - Laguna PT-1643 Manual De Instrucciones

POND DE-ICER
Model: PT-1643
120 V / 60 Hz / 500 W
For freshwater use only
Read thoroughly prior to installation and operation.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING: To guard against injury, basic safety
precautions should be observed, including the
following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
1.
INSTRUCTIONS
and all the important notices on the appliance before
using. Failure to do so may result in loss of fi sh life and/
or damage to this appliance.
2. CAUTION – To provide continued protection against
risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded
outlets only.
3. WARNING – Store indoors after winter season. Inspect
cord before using. Do not use extension cords. Read all
instructions.
4. CAUTION – To provide continued protection against
electric shock:
A. Have a qualifi ed electrician install a properly
grounded receptacle outlet (GFCI protected),
acceptable for outdoor use and protected from snow
and rain, immediately adjacent to the location where
the heater will be used.
B. Route the supply cord and locate the de-icer so as to
be protected from damage by live stock.
C. Do not use extension cords.
D. Inspect cord before using.
E. Unplug de-icer at receptacle/electrical outlet
when not in use or before removing from pond.
Allow 10 minutes for the unit to cool before removing
the de-icer from the pond. DO NOT OPERATE/
ENERGIZE OUT OF WATER.
F. Store de-icer indoors after winter season.
G. Do not install this product near combustible material.
5. DANGER – To avoid possible electric shock, special care
should be taken since water is employed in the use of
pond equipment. For each of the following situations, do
not attempt repairs yourself; return the appliance to the
store where it was purchased if still under warranty.
A. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water
leakage or if the GFCI (Ground Fault Current Interrupter)
switches off, disconnect the power supply cord from
the main power supply and remove it from water.
B. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It
should not be plugged if there is water on parts not
intended to be wet.
C. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or if it is
dropped or damaged in any manner. The power cord
of this appliance cannot be replaced; if the cord is
damaged, the appliance should be discarded. Never
cut the cord.
6. The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with signifi cantly impaired physical
or mental capabilities, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
7. To avoid injury, do not touch hot parts. Store product
indoors when not in use – out of the reach of children.
8. CAUTION – Always unplug or disconnect all appliances
in the pond from the electrical supply before placing
hands in water, before putting on or taking off parts
and while the equipment is being installed, maintained
or handled. When inserting or removing the appliance
from the water, always pull out the main electrical plug.
Never yank the cord to pull the plug from the outlet.
Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. Always unplug
an appliance from the outlet when not in use. Never lift
the appliance by the cord.
9. CAUTION – THIS IS A DE-ICER FOR PONDS. It has been
evaluated for use with fresh water only. Do not use
this appliance for other than its intended use (i.e.: do
not use in swimming pools, bathtubs, etc.). The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
• Do not use this appliance in swimming pools or other
situations where people are immersed.
• Do not use this appliance with infl ammable or
drinkable liquids.
10. IMPORTANT – Supply through a Ground Fault Current
Interrupter with rated residual current not exceeding
30 mA.
11. WARNING – Risk of electric shock – This appliance
is supplied with a grounding-type or earthing-type
attachment plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Be certain that it is connected only to a properly
grounded/earthed, grounding-type/earthing-type
receptacle/socket