medisana HP 405 Back and Neck Heat Pad Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: medisana

Table of Contents

Device and controls
Explanation of symbols
Safety Instructions
Use
Operation
Cleaning and maintenance
Disposal
Technical specifications
Warranty and repair terms
References
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medisana HP 405 Back and Neck Heat Pad Instruction Manual

Device and controls

Control unit with sliding switch
Operating control display
Cable with plug
Heat pad
Plug connection

Explanation of symbols

| Do not use the heat pad when it is folded!
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Symbol | Do not puncture the heat pad
| Not suitable for children under 3 years!
| Only use the heat pad indoors!
| The heat pad can be cleaned in a gentle wash cycle at max. 30°C!
Symbol | Do not bleach!
| Do not dry the heat pad in a tumble drier!
| Do not iron the heat pad!
| Do not dry clean!
| IMPORTANT :
Non-observance of these instructions can result in serious injury or damage to the device.
| WARNING :
These warning notes must be observed to prevent any injury to the user.
| CAUTION :
These notes must be observed to prevent any damage to the device.
| NOTE :
These notes provide useful additional information on the installation or operation.
| Protection category II
| LOT number
| Manufacturer

Safety Instructions

Read the instruction manual carefully before using this device, especially the safety instructions, and keep the instruction manual for future use.
Should you give this device to another person, it is vital that you also pass on these instructions for use.

Power supply

Before connecting the heat pad to the power supply, please check that it is switched off and that the mains voltage of your power supply corresponds to the voltage listed on the label.
Keep mains cable and control unit away from heat, humidity and liquids.
Never touch the mains plug when your hands are wet or when you are standing in water.
Only operate the heating pad with the corresponding switching unit SS02.
Do not attempt to touch a heat pad which has fallen into water.
Pull the plug out of the socket immediately.
To disconnect the heat pad, always pull the mains plug out of the mains socket. Never pull on the cable!
Do not carry, pull or twist the heat pad using the mains cable.
Make sure that the power socket and plug are easily accessible so you can unplug the mains quickly if necessary.
The cable and control unit of the appliance can give rise to risks of entanglement, strangulation, tripping or treading if not correctly arranged.
The user shall make sure that excess ties and electric cords shall be arranged in a safe way.

For special people

The device complies with the guidelines on electromagnetic compatibility.
If you wear a pacemaker, this could be affected.
Consult your doctor and the manufacturer of your pacemaker before using this device.
If you have any medical concerns, please discuss using the heat pad with your doctor before using it.
Do not use the device on children or persons who are disabled, asleep or insensitive to heat (persons who cannot react on overheating).
Children below the age of 3 years are not allowed to use this device, because they are not able to react on overheating.
The device must not be used by young children over the age of 3 years, unless the control unit has been adjusted accordingly by its parents or legal guardians and unless the child has been well instructed how to use the control unit properly.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
The appliance can be used by children older than 3 years and younger than 8 years under supervision and with the control always set to minimum temperature value.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Please ensure that the polythene packing is kept away from the reach of children! Risk of suffocation!
Do not use the heat pad on parts of the body which are swollen, inflamed or injured.
Consult your doctor, if you have pain in muscles or joints for a prolonged period of time.

Operating the device

Only use the heat pad as intended and in accordance with the instruction manual.
The warranty will become void if it is used improperly.
Do not use the unit for animals.
This heat pad is intended only for private use and not for commercial purposes or for use in hospitals.
The heating pad is subject to aging. Check heat pad, mains cable and control unit carefully for damage before each use. A faulty unit must not be used.
Do not use the appliance if it is damaged, if its power cord is damaged, if it is not in perfect working order, or if it has been dropped or fallen into water.
Send the unit to the service centre for repair to avoid potential hazards.
Keep the unit out of rain and do not let it get wet. It must not be used out-of-doors.
Never place the unit immediately next to a heater or radiator.
Ensure that the unit does not come into contact with pointed or sharp objects and do not push pins into it.
The heat pad must not be used if it has been folded, bent or crushed.
Do not use the heat pad underneath quilts, blanket or pillows or cushions.
Do not use the heat pad when wet and only use it in dry environments (not in the bathroom or similar environments).
The control unit must not be placed on or under the heat pad during operation and it must not be covered.
Do not sit on the heat pad, but place it like a cushion on the body part, as required.
Do not leave the heat pad unattended. Always switch off the heat pad when not in use and pull the plug out of the socket. Never use a time switch.
Do not fall asleep while the heat pad is switched on and the plug is inserted into the socket.
Ensure that you follow the safety notes, as prolonged use at a high setting can result in burns to the skin. Check the skin areas under the heat pad regularly to prevent burns or blisters.
If use of the heat pad is unpleasant or painful, discontinue using it immediately.

Maintenance and cleaning

You may only clean the heat pad. To avoid potential hazards, you must never attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the service centre.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Before cleaning the unit, switch it off and unplug it from the mains. Never immerse the control unit in water or other fluids.
Let the heat pad cool down completely before storing it. Store it in a place that is dry and free from dust, preferably in the original packaging, until you use it next.
Do not crease the appliance by placing items on top of it during storage.
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.
A damaged power supply cable must be replaced with a power cable of the same type..

Scope of supply
Please check first of all that the device is complete and is not damaged in any way. In case of doubt, do not use the it and contact your dealer or your service centre.
The following parts are included:

1 medisana Heat pad HP 405/HP 460 with removable switching unit SS02
1 Instruction manual

If you notice any transport damage during unpacking, please contact your dealer without delay.

WARNING:
Please ensure that the polythene packing is kept away from the reach of children! Risk of suffocation!

Use

You can use the heat pad to gently heat and relax any part of the body. Use of the heat pad promotes blood circulation through sore muscles and increases wellbeing after a strenuous day.
The heat pad reaches a pleasant temperature within a few minutes of switching on. The temperature can be adjusted as required.

Operation

Insert the mains plug into the socket and switch on the heat pad.
To do this move the switch on the control unit to position 1, 2 or 3, as required.
The switch clicks into each position.
When the appliance is switched on, the regulating level appears on the operating control display .
The higher the regulating level, the higher the temperature.
To switch off the unit, move the switch completely back to position 0.
If the operating control display goes out, the device is switched off.
Move the selector switch to position 1 before falling asleep or any continuous use.
The heat pad will switch off automatically after approx. 90 minutes of continuous use.
Unplug the unit from the mains outlet once you have finished using it.

Switch positions

0 = the heat pad is switched off, the operating control display is off.
1 = lowest heat level, the operating control display shows “1”.
Level 1 is recommended for continuous operation.
2 = middle heat level, the operating control display shows “2”.
3 = highest heat level, the operating control display shows “3”.

Automatic switch-off
The heat pad is equipped with an automatic switch-off.
This switches the unit off after 90 minutes of operation, independent of the heat level selected.
Return the switch to position 0.
However, to switch the heat pad back on, move the switch back to position 0 and then move it to the heat level required.

Cleaning and maintenance

Before cleaning the heat pad, unplug it from the mains outlet and let it cool down for at least ten minutes.
The heat pad is equipped with a removable control unit Unplug the control unit from the heat pad by pulling out the connection cable from the plug on the heat pad 5.
The heat pad can be machine washed at 30° in a delicate programme or by hand gently.
The best way to do this is to put the heat pad in a bath with lukewarm water and some mild detergent and then gently squeeze it out.
Never use strong detergents or hard brushes.
To dry, lay the heat pad flat on a moisture-absorbent towel or mat.
Only use the heat pad again once it is completely dry.
Reconnect the control unit to the heat pad in the correct manner.
You should untangle the cable from time to time.
Store the unit in a clean and dry place, laid out flat with nothing covering or resting on top of it.

Disposal

This product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste.
All users are obliged to hand in all electrical or electronic devices, regardless of whether or not they contain toxic substances, at a municipal or commercial collection point so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.
Consult your local authority or your supplier for information about disposal.

Technical specifications

Name and model: medisana Heat pad HP 405/HP 460
Power supply: 220-240V~, 50 Hz
Heat output: 100 watts
Automatic switch off: after approx. 90 minutes
Operating conditions: Only use in dry rooms according to this user manual
Storage conditions: Laid out flat and dry
Dimensions: approx. 40 x 30 cm HP 405 approx. 63 x 42 cm HP 460
Weight approx.: 360 g HP 405, 480 g HP 460
Mains lead length: approx. 2.30 m
Article No.: 61003 HP 405 61012 HP 460
EAN Code: 40 15588 61003 5 HP 405 40 15588 61012 7 HP 460

In accordance with our policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make technical and visual changes without notice.

The current version of this instruction manual can be found under www.medisana.com

Warranty and repair terms

Please contact your dealer or the service centre in case of a claim under the warranty.
If you have to return the unit, please enclose a copy of your receipt and state what the defect is.
The following warranty terms apply:

The warranty period for medisana products is three years from date of purchase.
In case of a warranty claim, the date of purchase has to be proven by means of the sales receipt or invoice.
Defects in material or workmanship will be removed free of charge within the warranty period.
Repairs under warranty do not extend the warranty period either for the unit or for the replacement parts.
The following is excluded under the warranty:
- a. All damage which has arisen due to improper treatment, e.g. non-observance of the user instructions.
- b. All damage which is due to repairs or tampering by the customer or unauthorised third parties.
- c. Damage which has arisen during transport from the manufacturer to the consumer or during transport to the service centre.
- d. Accessories which are subject to normal wear and tear.
Liability for direct or indirect consequential losses caused by the unit are excluded even if the damage to the unit is accepted as a warranty claim.