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The present operating instructions form part of the product.They contain important information for putting the device

into operation and handling it.This is why you should keep the operating instructions.

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Table of ContentsPage

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4

2. Prescribed use ........................................................................................................... 4

3. Included in delivery .................................................................................................. 5

4. Icon explanation ........................................................................................................ 5

5. Safety instructions .................................................................................................... 6

6. Battery notes .............................................................................................................. 8

7. Operating controls .................................................................................................... 9

a) Front ....................................................................................................................... 9b) Display .................................................................................................................. 10c) Pin assignment .................................................................................................... 10

8. Installation and connection .................................................................................. 11

a) Turning the power supply off ................................................................................ 11b) Taking off control unit from base part .................................................................. 12c) Installing surface frame, if so desired ................................................................. 12d) Preparing flush mounting box .............................................................................. 13e) Cabling, connection .............................................................................................. 13f) Installing base part into a surface frame ............................................................. 14g) Installing base part into a flush mounting box ..................................................... 14h) Inserting batteries into the control unit ................................................................ 15i) Inserting control unit into base part and tightening it with screws ..................... 15

9. Programming ........................................................................................................... 16

a) Setting 12/24 hour mode ..................................................................................... 16b) Setting weekday and time ................................................................................... 16c) Setting on/off programs ....................................................................................... 17d) Activating / deactivating switching programs: .................................................... 18e) Countdown setting ............................................................................................... 18f) Random function .................................................................................................. 19g) Manual control ...................................................................................................... 20h) Activating summertime ........................................................................................ 20i) Reset .................................................................................................................... 20

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Page10. Fuse replacement .................................................................................................... 21

11. Handling ................................................................................................................... 23

12. Maintenance and cleaning ..................................................................................... 24

13. Disposal .................................................................................................................... 25

a) General information .............................................................................................. 25b) Batteries and rechargeable batteries .................................................................. 25

14. Technical specifications ........................................................................................ 26

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1. IntroductionDear customer,

Thank you for purchasing this product.

The product meets the requirements of the current European and national guidelines aboutelectromagnetic compatibility. A conformity assessment (CE marking) has been successfullypassed; the relevant statements and documents have been deposited at the manufacturer.

We kindly request the user to follow the operating instructions to preserve this condition and toensure safe operation!

Please read the operating instructions completely and observe the safety and operatorinstructions before using the product!

All company names and product designations contained herein are trademarks of therespective owners. All rights are reserved.

2. Prescribed UseThe product is designed to automatically control connected electrical loads (especially lightsources) up to a total power of 690W.

Up to 70 on/off programs per week are possible. Further features of the product are a countdowndisplay, a random function and the automatic adjustment for summertime.

The product is only suitable for a supply voltage of 230V~/50Hz.

The operation of the product is only permitted when it is built into a tightly fixed surface mountingbox or in a flush mounting box.

All safety instructions and installation notes in this operating instructionare to be observed by all means.

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3. Included in Delivery• digital timer

• surface mounting box

• 2 button cells SR69

• operating instructions

4. Icon Explanation

The flash icon in a triangle is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazardssuch as electric shock.

An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions in thisoperating manual which absolutely have to be observed.

The “arrow” symbol can be found when there are special tips and notes regardingthe operation.

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5. Safety InstructionsIn the case of any damages which are caused due to failure to observethese operating instructions, the guarantee will expire! We do not assumeliability for resulting damages!

Nor do we assume liability for damage to property or personal injury,caused by improper use or the failure to observe the safety instructions.The guarantee will expire in any such case.

Dear customer, the following safety instructions and danger warnings are not only toprotect your well-being but also to protect the device. Please read carefully through thefollowing points:

• Only people with an appropriate training are entitled to carry out work onvoltage-carrying parts. If you do not have such a training, consult a qualifiedskilled person.

• For the connection of the device to the power supply (only 230V~/50Hz) aswell as the load/s, there has to be work carried out on the voltage supply and/or voltage-carrying parts in operation.

First of all turn off the electrical circuit to which the product is to be included.The corresponding circuit breaker is to be switched off or the correspondingfuse is to be removed in the in-house distribution. In addition trigger thecorresponding ground fault circuit interrupter so that the electrical circuit iscompletely separated from the power supply.

Make sure that nobody accidently switches on the electrical circuit (safetywarning on the in-house distributor, mechanical block etc.).

Afterwards check the affected electrical circuit whether it is totally voltagefree, eg with a suitable measuring instrument.

The same is the case for a possibly necessary change of fuse!

• The unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissiblebecause of safety and approval reasons (CE). Doing this, the guarantee/warrantee would also expire.

• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of reach of children! Childrencannot assess the dangers involved when dealing with electric devices.

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• The product is only intended for the installation and use in dry indoors, it mustnot get damp or wet! This not only presents a risk of destruction of theproduct but also a deadly peril through an electric shock!

• The operation of the product is only authorized if it is correctly inserted intoa DIN installation box (55mm) or into a surface frame. The voltage supplymust only be switched on when the control unit is inserted in the base partand the fixing screw was tightened.

• When the product is brought from a cold into a warm room (eg duringtransport) condensation may form. This could damage the product. There isalso the deadly peril of an electric shock!

Wait until the device has reached room temperature before you install and/or use it. This might take several hours.

• Only use approved installation cables. In stationary installations, flexiblecables are not permitted.

• Use the device only in moderate climate regions and not in tropical climate.

• Never touch the product when your hands are wet. Danger of a life-threatening electric shock!

• Always only load the device up to the capacity indicated. A capacity overloadmay lead to the destruction of the device, a fire or an electrical accident.Please note the technical specifications in this operating instruction.

• Do not leave packaging material unattended. It might become a dangeroustoy for children!

• In industrial facilities, the safety regulations laid down by the professionaltrade associations for electrical equipment and facilities must be adhered to.

• If the product is used at schools, training facilities, do-it-yourself and hobbyworkshops it should not be handled unless supervised by trained, responsiblepersonnel.

• Consult an expert when in doubt about the mode of operation, safety orconnection of the device.

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6. Battery NotesThe digital timer can be equipped with two button cells type ”SR69” . They only serve to savedata (stored programs, time etc.) if there is a power failure.

You can furthermore program the digital timer when the batteries are inserted,without having to install it tightly first.

Please note the following when handling batteries:

• Keep batteries (and also rechargeable batteries) out of reach of children.

• Make sure to insert the batteries with the correct polarity (the plus side of the battery facesoutward, towards you).

• Do not let batteries lie around openly. There is the risk of batteries being swallowed bychildren or pets. In such a case, seek immediate medical care.

• Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when getting into contact with skin,therefore use suitable protective gloves.

• Make sure that the batteries are not short-circuited or thrown into fire. They might explode!

• Conventional batteries must not be re-charged. They might explode!

• In the case of disuse for a longer period of time (eg storage) take out the inserted batteries.Doing this, you avoid damages caused by leaking batteries.

• Always exchange the whole set of batteries, use only batteries of the same type/manufacturer.

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7. Operating Controlsa) Front

A Cap

B LC display

C ”SET” button (for starting & activating of settings)

D ”RCL” button (to deactivate/activate the set programs)

E ”P” button (selecting the mode: program, countdown, random, clock)

F Screw for tightening the front unit of the base part

G ”ON/OFF” button (manual on/off switch)

H ”” button (to change values of a setting, increasing value)

I ”” button (to change values of a setting, decreasing value)

J ”R” button (delete settings, reset to default)

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b) Display

Of course not all display elements are visible at the same time during operation.The illustration above only serves to describe the functional elements.

c) Pin assignment

There is no possibility to connect theground wire to the digital timer (cablecolour: yellow-green). Use appropri-ate clips to connect the cables.

WEMO TU SUFR SATH

CLOCK PROGRAM CD RND

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Hour Minute Second

Time display(current time)

Program Countdown Random function

AM-/PM-Display for12-hour mode

WeekdaySummertime

Program for on/off running

On

Off

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Output (L´)

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8. Installation and ConnectionBefore the installation and use, take note of all safety instructions and installationnotes in this operating instruction.

Only people with an appropriate training are entitled to carry out work on voltage-carrying parts. If you do not have such a training, consult a qualified skilledperson.

Improper works on the voltage supply may lead to a life-threatening electricalshock. You furthermore not only endanger yourself but also others!

Only use licensed installation cables (rigid cables) for the connection of theproduct.

If it is surface wired, appropriate wiring conduits are to be used for the cables.

Doing this, the digital timer has to be installed in a flush mounting box suitable for that purpose.Alternatively a surface frame (already included in delivery) can be used.

a) Turning the power supply offFirst of all turn off the electrical circuit, to which the digital timer is to be included.

The corresponding circuit breaker is to be switched off or the corresponding fuse is to beremoved in the in-house distribution. In addition trigger the corresponding ground fault circuitinterrupter so that the electrical circuit is completely separated from the power supply.

Make sure that nobody accidently switches on the electrical circuit (safety warning on the in-house distributor, mechanical block etc.).

Afterwards check the affected electrical circuit whether it is totally voltage free, eg with a suitablemeasuring instrument.

Only then can further works be carried out!

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b) Taking off control unit from base partLift the lid that is located above the display. Then unscrew the visible cross recess screw whichis located underneath (between the ”P” and ”ON/OFF” buttons, see chapter 7.a, position ”F”)with a screwdriver suitable for that purpose, until the screw turns freely (for safety reasons, thescrew is installed in a way so that it cannot get lost, it cannot be taken off).

With a screwdriver with a wide, flat tip the control unit can be levered out of its cover. There arecorresponding recesses on the left and right.

Now take the control unit from the base part.

Do not bend the three pins on the bottom. They establish the electricalconnection between the control unit and the base part.

c) Installing surface frame, if so desiredIf there is no flush mounting box available, the surface frame is to be screwed to the wall. Ifnecessary use suitable dowels.

When drilling make sure to be careful not to accidentally damage any powersupply lines, gas or water pipes! Danger!

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d) Preparing flush mounting boxNormally, the digital timer can be inserted into a normal DIN flush mounting box (diameter55mm).

If you have to fix the flush mounting box to the wall first, we recommend the use of a ”deep” box(depth 61mm instead of 41mm). This means there is sufficient space for the laying of the cablesin the flush mounting box.

First of all check whether the digital timer can be inserted in the flush mounting box or whetherscrew clamps or cables layed in there prevent inserting.

A new flush mounting box may have to be installed (brick work necessary); of course you canalso use a surface frame.

e) Cabling, connectionAs could already seen in chapter 7. c) cabling has to be carriedout as described in the picture on the right. Note the smallimprint next to the screw clamps.

First of all loosen the 3 screws of the screw clamps in the basepart with a suitable screwdriver.

Strip approx. 4mm from the end of the cables.

Insert the cables (pay attention to assignment!) into the screwclamps and tighten the screws.

There is no possibility to connect the ground wire to the digital timer (cablecolour: yellow-green). Use the appropriate clamps to connect the cables in theflush mounting box or in the surface frame.

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Output (L´)

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f) Installing base part into a surface frame• Loosen the two screws on the inside of the base part which connects the masking frame and

base part. Take the masking frame off.

• Now the base part can be inserted in the surface frame and it can be screwed tight (holesfor the screw clamps point downward, fuse holder points towards the left).

Make sure that the base part is located in the dead center of the surface frame.

• Place the masking frame onto the base part and screw it tight with the previously removedscrews.

g) Installing base part into a flush mounting boxAs is the case with almost all sockets/switches for flush mounting, there are also two claws onthe side of the digital timer which holds the device in the flush mounted box.

• Insert the base part into the flush mounting box (holes for screw clamps point downwards,fuse holder points towards the left). Normally the masking frame can stay on the base part,it does not have to be removed.

• Tighten the two screws of the claws. The recessing of the screws positions the screws andfixes the base part into the flush mounting box.

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h) Inserting batteries into the control unit• Open the battery compartment on the back of the control unit, take off the battery

compartment lid.

• Insert two button cells type ”SR69” with correct polarity. The plus (”+”) pole has to pointoutwards towards you each time.

• Close the battery compartment again.

• Check the display. Normally ”24 H” should flash on the display (for the selection between 12and 24 hour mode).

If necessary press the reset button (”R”), to restart the digital timer. This may benecessary if there are odd signs on the display or the display ”24 H” is not visible.

The ”R” button is slightly recessed, take eg a toothpick to help you.

• If the display ”24 H” flashes, select between the 12 and the 24 hour mode with the ”” or ””buttons.

”” 12 hour mode (AM = first part of the day, PM = second part of the day)

”” 24 hour mode

• To confirm briefly press the ”SET” button. Afterwards the time display appears (eg 00:00:10).

• If desired you can carry out further settings (see chapter 9) or complete the installation.

i) Inserting control unit into base part and tightening it withscrews

• Insert the control unit with the correct orientation into the base part. Only one orientation iscorrect! Push the base part in the snap-on contacts of the masking frame.

Make sure that the three pins on the back of the control unit fit precisely into theholes of the base part and that they don’t get bend.

• Tighten the screw underneath the front cover (screw between the ”P” and ”ON/OFF” button).

• The digital timer is now ready for programming and operation.

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9. Programminga) Setting 12/24 hour mode

Switching between the 12 and 24 hour mode of the time is only possible afterpressing the reset button (”R” button) or directly after inserting the batteries.However, during reset all data gets lost.

This is why you should set the 12/24 hour mode first before you carry outany other programming!

• Press the ”R” button.

• If the ”24 H” display flashes, select between the 12 and the 24 hour mode with the ”” or ””buttons.

”” 12 hour mode (AM = first part of the day, PM = second part of the day)

”” 24 hour mode

• To confirm briefly press the ”SET” button. Afterwards the time display appears (eg 00:00:10).

b) Setting weekday and time• The digital timer has to be in time display. If necessary change the time display by briefly

pressing the ”P” button several times (”CLOCK” will be shown on the display).

• Hold the ”SET” button (approx. 2 seconds) until the weekday starts flashing on the top in thedisplay.

• Select today’s weekday with the ”” or ”” buttons and confirm the setting by briefly pressingthe ”SET” button.

• The hour indicator is flashing. Set the hours with the ”” or ”” buttons (for quick adjustmenthold the button for longer) and confirm it again by briefly pressing the ”SET” button.

• The minute indicator is flashing. Set the minutes with the ”” or ”” buttons (for quickadjustment hold the button for longer) and confirm it by briefly pressing the ”SET” button.

• Doing this, the setting is completed.

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c) Setting on/off programs1. Switch to the programming mode by briefly pressing the ”P” button several times. “PRO-

GRAM” has to be displayed on the bottom

Icon for ”off”

Icon for ”on”

2. With the ”” or ”” buttons the programming group is switched to their ”on”/”off” state.

„“ button: 1 1 2 2 ..... 10 10

„“ button: 10 10 9 9 ..... 1 1

3. Press the ”SET” button to confirm the selection.

4. The weekdays start flashing on the top in the display.

With the ”” or ”” buttons you choose on what weekday (or on what weekdays) the programgroup is valid.

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Each day of the week, Monday to SundayMo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Individual dayMo Tu We Th Fr Monday to FridaySa Su Saturday and SundayMo Tu We Th Fr Sa Monday to SaturdayMo We Fr Monday, Wednesday and FridayTu Th Sa Tuesday, Thursday and SundayMo Tu We Monday, Tuesday and WednesdayTh Fr Sa Thursday, Friday and Saturday

5. Press the ”SET” button to confirm the selection.

PROGRAM

Program mode active Program group (1-10)

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6. The hour indicator is flashing. Set the hours with the ”” or ”” buttons (for quick adjustmenthold the button for longer) and confirm it again by briefly pressing the ”SET” button.

7. The minute indicator is flashing. Set the minutes with the ”” or ”” buttons (for quickadjustment hold the button for longer) and confirm it by briefly pressing the ”SET” button.

8. For further programming proceed as described in steps 2-7.

For each program group (1-10) the turn on time (icon ” ”) and the turn off time(Symbol ” ”) is to be programmed

Otherwise the load (eg a lamp) is switched on at the programmed time, but it isnever switched off.

This is why you should always program the turn on time first (steps 2-7) andafterwards the turn off time (again steps 2-7) of the program groups selected byyou, note the icon on the right of the display for the turn on and off time.

d) Activating / Deactivation switching programs:Hold the ”RCL” button down for a longer time in order to activate or deactivate the automaticswitching programs (which you have set in the program groups).

On the right in the display the icon ” ” appears when the automatic switchingprograms are active.

If the icon disappears there will be no automatic on/off switching of theconnected load.

e) Countdown settingIn countdown mode (display ”CD” in the lower part of the display) the load stays switched on untilthe countdown time set by you (possible setting from ”1 minute” to ”99 hours/59 minutes”) hasrun out. Then the load is switched off.

When the countdown mode is selected or started, all automatic switchingprograms are deactivated. That means that there is no turning on or off at thedefined times and weekdays in the program groups.

• Press the ”P” button as many times until ”CD” is shown on the display.

• Press the ”SET” button. The hour indicator is flashing.

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• Set the hours with the ”” or ”” buttons (0 - 99 hours are possible). For a quick adjustmenthold the corresponding button for a longer period of time.

Confirm the setting by briefly pressing the “SET” button.

• The minute indicator is flashing. Set the minutes with the ”” or ”” buttons (0 -59 minutesare possible). For a quick adjustment hold the corresponding button for a longer period oftime.

Confirm the setting by briefly pressing the “SET” button.

• Doing this, the setting is completed.

• Start the computer with the ”ON/OFF” button. In the display the icon ” ” for ”turned on” isshown.

The load is only turned on until the countdown has finished and is ”00:00”. Then the load isswitched off.

• In order to stop the countdown, press the ”ON/OFF” button again. The icon ” ” for ”turnedoff” appears on the display. The countdown time is furthermore set back to the value set byyou.

f) Random function• Press the ”P” button as many times until ”RND” is shown on the display.

• The random function can be switched on with the ”ON/OFF” button (display ”ON” in displayor switched off (”OFF”).

• After a little while the time display reappears. When the random function is turned on ”RND”is flashing on the bottom right in the display.

It is turned on after 18:00 hours (16-24 minutes afterwards).

It is turned off after 06:00:00 hours (24-42 minutes afterwards).

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g) Manual controlIn the normal operating mode (”CLOCK” is shown in the bottom of the display) the loadconnected to the digital timer can be switched on or off manually by briefly pressing the ”ON/OFF” button.

Due to the special design of the cap, it does not need to be opened. A little pinon the bottom of the cap operates the button directly.

The load stays switched on until the turn off time of an active program group was reached.Afterwards automatic switching programs take over the control of the load again.

The same is the case if the load was switched off manually. It is activated through an automaticswitching program when the turn on time of an active program group was reached.

h) Activating summertime• The digital timer has to be in time display. If necessary change the time display by briefly

pressing the ”P” button several times (”CLOCK” will be shown on the display).

• Press the two buttons ”” and ”” simultaneously until the symbol ”S” is shown on the display(summertime activated).

• To switch over to standard time, you do the same, the symbol ”S” disappears

i) ResetIf you carry out a reset all data (time, setting of on/off times etc.) gets lost.

• Press the ”R” button with, eg a toothpick All display elements will appear briefly, afterwardsa new programming (see from chapter 9) is necessary.

• The button is slightly recessed in order to protect if from unintended confirmation.

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10. Fuse ReplacementIf there is an overload the integrated fuse is triggered.

Even if the rated load of the load is below the connected load of the digital timer(max. 690W) this can happen through, eg too high starting currents.

Because of the existing back-up battery the display remains visible. However, the load is nolonger switched on/off.

If the digital timer worked perfectly beforehand, change the integrated fuse.

For this purpose, proceed as follows:• De-energize the respective circuit. Turn off the circuit breaker and unscrew the fuse.

• Remove a possible overload.

Otherwise there is danger of a life-threatening electric shock!

• Take the control unit from the base part. For this purpose, see chapter 8. b).

• You can carefully lever out the fuse holder with the fuse with a flat screwdriver and then pullit out.

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• Check the fuse with eg a measuring instrument.

A broken fuse is normally discoloured black (the evaporated wire gets depositedon the inside of the glass tube).

• Exchange a broken fuse with a new fuse identical in construction (3.15A, delay fuse, 250V).

Never short-circuit a broken fuse, do not patch it up! Otherwise there is thedanger of a perilous electric shock, furthermore there is the risk of fire andexplosion!

• Insert the fuse holder with the new fuse correctly. Take note of the form of the top of the fuseholder and the recess on the back of the housing on the base part.

• Insert the control unit into the base part, see chapter 8. i).

• Finally you switch the supply voltage back on.

• Check the function of the digital timer, as a test switch the load on or off with the ”ON/OFF”button.

• If there is no detectable function check the fuse a second time (proceed as describedabove!).

If the fuse was triggered again, the rated load of the load is still too high (or itsstarting current) or the digital timer is broken.

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11. Handling• Take note of all the safety instructions in these operating instructions!

• The product is only to be used in dry indoor locations. Contact with moisturemust be avoided by all means. Do not touch the product if your hands are wet!It can cause perilous electric shock!

• The following unfavorable conditions are to be avoided at the place ofinstallation or during transport:

- wetness or too high air humidity- extreme hot and cold temperatures- direct sunlight- dust or flammable gases, fumes or solvents- strong vibrations- strong magnetic fields such as near machines or loudspeakers

• When the product is brought from a cold into a warm room condensation mayform.

Let the product get to room temperature first before you install/use the digitaltimer or before you connect it with the power supply. This can sometimes takeseveral hours.

Otherwise the digital timer may get damage, there is furthermore the risk ofa mortal electric shock!

• During the installation make sure that no cables are pinched or caught.

• Check the product for damage before each use! If you notice any damagethe product must not be used anymore.

• Safe operation must be presumed to be no longer possible, if

- the device exhibits visible damage,- the device does not operate any longer and- the device was stored under unfavourable conditions for a long period of

time or- the device was exposed to extraordinary stress caused by transport.

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12. Maintenance and CleaningThe product is maintenance free for you, this is why you should never open it or take it apart(aside from the jobs described in this operating instruction).

Have repairs/maintenance only carried out by an expert or a specialised workshop.

Clean the surface of the product with a soft, clean, dry and lint-free cloth.

Never use aggressive cleansing agents or other chemical solvents since thismay damage the surface of the housing or even impair operation.

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13. Disposala) General information

At the end of its serviceable life, dispose of the product according to the relevantstatutory requirements.

b) Batteries and rechargeable batteriesYou, as end user are under legal obligation (Battery Regulation) to take back all used batteriesand rechargeable batteries, to dispose of them via domestic waste is not permitted.

Batteries/storage batteries containing harmful substances are marked with thefollowing symbols which point out that the disposal via the household rubbish isprohibited.

The designations for the respective hazardous heavy metals are: Cd=cadmium,Hg=mercury, Pb=lead (name on battery/rechargeable battery, eg under therubbish bin icons on the left).

You can return your exhausted batteries/rechargeable batteries free of chargeto any authorized disposal station in your area, in our stores or in any other storewhere batteries/rechargeable batteries are sold.

Thus, you comply with your legal obligations and make your contribution to environmentalprotection.

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14. Technical SpecificationsOperating voltage: 230V~/50Hz

Breaking capacity: 690W (230V~, 3A)

Back-up batteries: 2 x SR69 (371, AG6, LR920)

Installation necessary in flush mounting box or surface frame

Manual control (on/off) of the load possible

10 programming groups (10*on, 10*off) for automatic switching program

Random program

Countdown program

Time display (12 or 24 hour display)

Summertime function

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