for this purpose. To prevent the heat from escaping, the heat underblanket should be completely
covered during this process.
2. Important information –
keep for later use
– Read through the information carefully.
– As with all electrical equipment, special care when using this electric underblanket as well as
compliance with these instructions is required in order to prevent injury or damage.
– Use this electric underblanket only for the purpose described in these instructions for use.
– This electric underblanket is not intended for use in hospitals.
– Do not use the electric underblanket for incapacitated or heat-insensitive persons or for infants.
– The electrical and magnetic fields emitted by this electrical product can, in certain circumstances,
interfere with the function of your heart pacemaker. They are, however, well below the limits: elec-
trical field strength: max. 5000 V/m, magnetic field strength: max. 80 A/m magnetic flux density:
max. 0.1 milli-tesla. For this reason, please consult your doctor and the manufacturer of your
heart pacemaker before using this product.
– On each occasion before use, check that the electric underblanket is lying completely flat on the
mattress.
– The electric underblanket
– must be connected only to the voltage stated on the blanket;
– must not be switched on when it is folded or creased;
– must not be tucked into the bed or wrapped around the mattress;
– must not be squeezed (particularly in the case of tilted beds or divided mattresses);
– must not be tightly folded;
– must not be used for animals;
– must not be used when damp.
– When the electric underblanket is switched on
– no object (e.g. bag or washing basket) must be placed on it;
– no source of heat such as a hot-water bottle, heat pad etc. must be placed on it;
– the switch must not be covered by blankets, pillows etc. or be placed on the blanket.
– Do not pull, twist or sharply bend the cables.
– Do not pierce the electric underblanket with needles or pointed objects.
– This electric underblanket must not be used by children unless the switch has been preset by
their parents or carers, or the child has been adequately instructed in how to use the electric
underblanket.
– The electric underblanket must be checked frequently for signs of wear or damage. If any such signs
are found or if the blanket has been improperly used, it must be sent in to the manufacturer or dealer
before it is used again.
– Repairs must be carried out only by skilled persons or a repairer authorized by the manufacturer,
as special tools are required. Improper repairs can result in considerable danger to users.
– If you have any further questions concerning the use of our products, please contact our customer
service on service@boso.de.
3. Use
This electric underblanket is intended for warming beds. The electric underblanket heats up best
when it is switched on when covered with a quilt. The heating up time with the electric underblanket
covered is approx. 15 minutes.
The electric underblanket is fitted with the boso SAFETY SYSTEM (BSS). This electronic sensor tech-
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