Explanation Of Symbols; General Safety Instructions - Dometic TRT140 AIR Montage- Und Bedienungsanleitung

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Explanation of symbols

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DANGER!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in prop-
erty damage.
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NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.

General safety instructions

D
DANGER! Failure to obey this instruction will cause
death or serious injury.
Hazard of carbon monoxide poisoning
• Never use a fuel-burning appliance such as barbecues or
gas heaters inside the tent. The burning process produces
carbon monoxide which accumulates inside the tent as
there is no flue.
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WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could
result in death or serious injury.
Fire hazard
• Ensure to know the fire precaution arrangements on the
site.
• Do not cook inside the tent or use open flames.
• Keep all flame and heat sources away from this tent fabric.
Beware of suffocation
• Ensure ventilation openings are open all the time to avoid
suffocation.
Risk of injury
• This device is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities.
• Do not allow children to play around or in the tent and
ensure that they are careful when using the ladder.
• Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by
unsupervised children.
EN
• Always check the weather forecast before set up and use
of the rooftop tent.
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• Do not use the rooftop tent if any part or any of its compo-
nents are visibly damaged. Contact the manufacturer for
assistance.
• Only use tested (e.g. GS-tested) roof racks that are
approved for use with your vehicle.
• Before mounting the rooftop tent, make sure that your
vehicle and your roof rack offer sufficient load capacity for
the rooftop tent and the persons and objects intended to
be inside the rooftop tent.
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NOTE
• Always keep the vehicle and roof rack manuals with you
and follow their instructions.
Safety when using the ladder
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CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Risk of injury
• After delivery and before every use, check that the ladder
is not damaged and is safe to use. Do not use a damaged
ladder.
• There is a risk of falling during ascent, descent and general
use of the ladder. The use of the ladder must be carried
out in such a way that the risk of falling is kept as low as
possible.
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• Do not enter the ladder with more than one person at a
time.
• Do not erect the ladder on an uneven, unstable or contam-
inated ground.
• Do not carry equipment which is heavy or difficult to
handle while using the ladder.
• Do not wear unsuitable footwear when climbing the
ladder.
• Do not use a ladder that is soiled, e.g. by mud or snow.
• Do not use the ladder in case of physical limitations.
Certain health conditions, medication use, alcohol or
drug abuse may cause a safety risk when using the ladder.
• Ensure that the locking mechanisms for all extended
segments are locked before transport, each use and stor-
ing of the ladder.
• When setting up and using the ladder, be aware of the risk
of collisions, e.g. with pedestrians, vehicles or doors.
Close doors (except emergency exits) and windows in the
area of use, if possible.
• Do not modify the ladder or any of its components in any
way.
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NOTICE! Damage hazard
• Observe the specified maximum total load of the ladder.
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Do not use the rooftop tent if a storm or a thunder-
storm is announced.
If getting caught in a thunderstorm, immediately leave
the rooftop tent and get yourself to safety in your
vehicle. Stay in your vehicle until the thunderstorm is
over to avoid being struck by lightning.
Do not set up, use or fold down the rooftop tent or the
ladder if it is very windy.
Do not fold down the rooftop tent during heavy rain.
Keep a secure grip on the ladder.
Do not lean out to the side.
Only ascend and descend facing the ladder.
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