EN Heat pad
Instructions for use
HK 125 XXL
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ENGLISH
1. Included in delivery....................................................................3
2. Signs and symbols ....................................................................3
3. Safety notes...............................................................................4
4. Intended use .............................................................................. 5
5. Device description ..................................................................... 5
6. Operation ...................................................................................5
6.1 Safety ................................................................................5
6.2 Initial use ...........................................................................6
6.3 Switching on .....................................................................6
6.4 Setting the temperature ....................................................6
6.5 Automatic switch-o ......................................................... 6
6.6 Switching o .....................................................................6
7. Cleaning and maintenance .....................................................6
8. What if there are problems? ....................................................6
9. Storage ....................................................................................6
10. Disposal ................................................................................... 7
11. Technical specifications .........................................................7
12. Guarantee/service ..................................................................7
1. INCLUDED IN DELIVERY
Check that the exterior of the cardboard delivery packaging is intact
and make sure that all contents are present. Before use, ensure that
there is no visible damage to the device or accessories and that
all packaging material has been removed. If you have any doubts,
do not use the device and contact your retailer or the specified
Customer Service address.
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1 heating element
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1 textile cover
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1 control
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1 copy of instructions for use
2. SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used on the device, in these instructions
for use, on the packaging and on the type plate for the device:
DANGER
Indicates an imminent danger. If it is not avoided, it will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially impending danger. If it is not avoided,
there is a risk of death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially impending danger. If it is not avoided,
slight or minor injuries may result.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially harmful situation. If it is not avoided, the
system or something in its vicinity may be damaged.
Product information
Note on important information
Read the instructions
Do not use folded or rucked
Do not insert pins
Not to be used by very young children (0 - 3 years)
Manufacturer
Protection class II device
This product satisfies the requirements of the applicable
European and national directives.
United Kingdom Conformity Assessed Mark
The products demonstrably meet the requirements of
the Technical Regulations of the EAEU.
The electronic device must not be disposed of with
household waste
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Marking to identify the packaging material.
A= Material code, B= Material number:
1-7 = Plastics, 20-22 = Paper and cardboard
Separate the product and packaging elements and
dispose of them in accordance with local regulations.
This device meets the high requirements of OEKO-TEX®
STANDARD 100 for human ecology as verified by the
Hohenstein Research Institute.
Wash at amaximum temperature of 30°C
Very gentle wash
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
CONTENTS
Read these instructions for use carefully. Observe the warnings and safety notes. Keep these
instructions for use for future reference. Make the instructions for use accessible to other
users. If the device is passed on, provide the next user with these instructions for use.
In this document, the heat pad together with the control is referred to simply as “device”.
In this document, the heat pad without the control is referred to simply as “heating element”.
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3. SAFETY NOTES
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS – RETAIN
FOR FUTURE USE
WARNING
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Non-observance of the following
notes may result in personal injury
or material damage (electric shock,
skin burns, fire). The following safety
and hazard information is not only
intended to protect your health and
the health of others, it should also
protect the device. For this reason,
pay attention to these safety notes
and include these instructions when
handing over the device to others.
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This device must not be used by
persons who are not sensitive to
heat or by other vulnerable persons
who may not be able to react to
overheating (e.g. diabetics, persons
with skin alterations due to illness or
scarred tissue in the application area,
after taking pain relief medication or
alcohol).
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This device must not be used by very
young children (0-3years old) as they
are unable to respond to overheating.
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The device can be used by children
older than 3 and younger than 8years
of age provided they are supervised.
For this, the control must always be
set to the minimum temperature.
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This device may be used by children
over the age of 8 and by people
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental skills or alack of experience
or knowledge, provided that they are
supervised or have been instructed
on how to use the device safely, and
are fully aware of the consequent
risks of use.
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Children must not play with the
device.
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Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be performed by children unless
supervised.
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This device is not designed for use
in hospitals.
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The device is only intended for
domestic/private use, not for
commercial use.
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Do not insert pins.
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Do not use folded or rucked
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Do not use if wet.
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This device must only be used in
conjunction with the control specified
on the label.
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This device must only be connected
to the mains voltage that is specified
on the label.
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If the device is being used over
several hours, we recommend that
you set the lowest temperature
setting on the control to avoid
overheating the body part being
heated, which may lead to burns to
the skin.
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The electrical and magnetic fields
emitted by this device may interfere
with the function of your pacemaker.
However, they are still well below
the limits: electrical field strength:
max. 5000 V/m, magnetic field
strength: max. 80A/m, magnetic flux
density: max. 0.1millitesla. Please
therefore consult your doctor and
the manufacturer of your pacemaker
before using this device.
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Do not pull, twist or make sharp
bends in the cables.
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If the cable and control of the device
are not positioned properly, there
may be arisk of becoming entangled
in, being strangled by, tripping
over, or stepping on the cable and
control. The user must ensure that
excess lengths of cable, and cables
in general, are safely routed.
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Check this device frequently for
signs of wear and tear or damage.
If any such signs are evident, if the
device has been used incorrectly or
if it no longer heats up, it must be
checked by the manufacturer before
being switched on again.
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Under no circumstances should you
open or repair the device (including
the accessories) yourself, as
faultless functionality can no longer
be guaranteed thereafter. Failure to
observe will invalidate the guarantee.
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If the mains connection cable of
this device is damaged, it must be
disposed of. If it cannot be removed,
the device must be disposed of.
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Do not expose control and cables to
direct sunlight.
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When this device is switched on:
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sharp-edged objects must not be
placed on it,
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heat sources such as hot-water
bottles or similar must not be
placed on it.
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The electronic components in the
control warm up when the device is
in use. For this reason, the control
must never be covered or placed on
the heating element when it is in use.
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Allow the device to cool down before
storing it away. Failure to observe this
may result in damage to the device.
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To avoid severe creasing in the
device, do not place any objects
on top of it while it is being stored.
Otherwise the device may get
damaged.
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It is essential to observe the
information relating to the following
chapters: Operation, Cleaning and
maintenance, Storage.
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If you should have any questions
about using our devices, please
contact our Customer Services
department.
4. INTENDED USE
CAUTION
This device is only designed to warm up the human body.
5. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The associated drawings are shown on page 3.
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Power plug
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Control
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Sliding switch (ON = I / OFF = 0)
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Buttons for setting temperature
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Illuminated display for temperature settings
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Plug-in coupling
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Heating element
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Textile cover
6. OPERATION
6.1 Safety
NOTICE
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The device is fitted with a SAFETY SYSTEM. This sensor
technology provides protection against overheating across the
entire surface of the heating element with an automatic switch-
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o in the event of afault. If the SAFETY SYSTEM has switched
o the device, the control will no longer light up in any way, even
when switched on.
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Please note that for safety reasons, the device can no longer be
operated after a fault has occurred and must either be disposed
of or be sent to the specified service address.
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Do not under any circumstances connect the defective heating
element with another control of the same type. This would
also trigger apermanent switch-o by the safety system in the
control.
6.2 Initial use
NOTICE
Ensure that the heating element will not bunch up or become folded
during use.
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First, connect the control
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to
the heating element by inserting
the plug-in coupling
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Then plug the mains plug
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into
the socket.
6.3 Switching on
Set the ON/OFF slider
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to the ON ( I ) position to switch on the
device (see figure of control). The temperature settings
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will then
light up.
6.4 Setting the temperature
To increase the temperature, press the
button
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. To decrease
the temperature, press the
button
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Level 0: OFF
Level 1: minimum heat
Setting 2 - 5: individual heat setting
Level 6: maximum heat
The fastest way to warm up the device is to initially set the
highest temperature setting.
This device has afast heating function, which allows the
device to warm up quickly in the first 10 minutes.
6.5 Automatic switch-o
This device is equipped with an automatic switch-o function.
This turns o the heat supply and the temperature settings display
approx. 90 minutes after the initial use of the device. In order to
reactivate the device, the sliding switch
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must initially be set to
o (“0” position). After about 5seconds it is possible to switch it
on again.
WARNING
If the device is being used over several hours, we recommend
that you set the lowest temperature setting on the control to avoid
overheating the body part being heated, which may lead to burns
to the skin.
6.6 Switching o
Set the ON/OFF slider to the OFF ( 0 ) position to switch o the
device. The temperature settings are then no longer illuminated.
If the device is not being used for several days, set the
slider
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to the OFF ( 0 ) position and remove the mains
plug from the socket.
Then disconnect the control
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from the heating element
by unplugging the plug-in coupling
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7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Before cleaning, always remove the power plug from the socket first.
Then disconnect the control from the heating element by unplugging
the plug-in coupling. Otherwise there is arisk of electric shock.
NOTICE
The control must never come into contact with water or other liquids,
as this may cause damage.
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To clean the control, use adry, lint-free cloth. Do not use any
chemical or abrasive cleaning agents.
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The textile cover can be cleaned in accordance with the symbols
on the label and must be removed beforehand for this purpose.
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Small marks on the heating element can be removed with
adamp cloth and, if necessary, with alittle liquid detergent for
delicate laundry.
NOTICE
Please note that the heating element must not be chemically
cleaned, wrung out, tumble dried, put through amangle or ironed.
Otherwise the heating element may get damaged.
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The heating element is machine-washable.
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Set the washing machine to aparticularly gentle wash cycle at
30°C(wool cycle). Use adelicate laundry detergent and measure
it out according to the manufacturer’sinstructions.
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Immediately after washing, reshape the heating element to its
original dimensions while it is still damp and spread it out flat
on aclothes horse to dry.
NOTICE
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Do not use pegs or similar items to attach the heating element
to the clothes horse. Otherwise the heating element may get
damaged.
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Do not reconnect the control to the heating element until the
plug-in coupling and heating element are completely dry.
Otherwise the device may get damaged.
WARNING
Never switch the device on to dry it! Otherwise there is arisk of
electric shock.
8. WHAT IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS?
Problem
The temperature settings are not illuminated
despite the fact that
- the control is properly connected to
the heating element
- the power plug is connected to awork
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ing socket
- the ON/OFF slider on the side of the
control is switched on ( I ).
Possible cause The safety system has switched the device
o permanently.
Solution Send the heating element and the control for
servicing.
9. STORAGE
If you do not plan to use the device for along period of time, we
recommend that you store it in the original packaging. For this
purpose, disconnect the control from the heating element by
unplugging the plug-in coupling.
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10. DISPOSAL
For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in
household waste at the end of its service life. Dispose of the device
at a suitable local collection or recycling point in your country.
Observe the local regulations for material disposal. Dispose
of the device in accordance with EC Directive – WEEE (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions,
please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.
You can obtain the location of collection points for old devices from
the local or municipal authorities, local waste disposal company or
your dealer, for example.
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
See the type plate label on the heating element.
12. GUARANTEE/SERVICE
Further information on the guarantee and guarantee conditions can
be found in the guarantee leaflet supplied.
Subject to errors and changes
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Beurer GmbH • Söflinger Str. 218 • 89077 Ulm, Germany
www.beurer.com • www.beurer-healthguide.com
UK Importer: BEURER UK Ltd., Suite 16, Stonecross Place, Stonecross Lane North, WA3 2SH, Lowton,
United Kingdom
