G Operating instruction
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1. Explanation of warning symbols and notes
Risk of electric shock
This symbol indicates a risk of electric shock
from touching product parts carrying hazardous
voltage.
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions
or to draw your attention to specific hazards
and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional
information or important notes.
2. Package contents
• Overvoltage protection adapter
• These operating instructions
3. Safety instructions
• The product is intended for private, non-
commercial use only.
• The product is intended only for use inside
buildings.
• Use the product only for the intended purpose.
• Children must not play with the device.
• Protect the product from dirt, moisture and
overheating and use it in dry environments only.
• The product must only be operated on a supply
network as described on the type plate.
• The surge arrester must only be operated on
a mains socket with 16A fuse and a properly
installed protective earth.
• Do not connect to extension cables, tabletop
sockets or adapters.
• Route all cables so that there is no risk of tripping.
• Do not bend or crush the cable.
• Never connect multiple units of this product
in series.
• Always pull directly on the plug when
disconnecting the cable, never on the cable itself.
• Do not continue to operate the product if it is
visibly damaged.
• If the device is used commercially, increased duty
of care requirements apply.
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• Therefore, please observe the accident prevention
regulations of the German employer's liability
insurance association for electrical systems and
equipment. Please also observe all accident
prevention regulations from other applicable
employer's liability insurance associations and
accident insurance companies, as well as any
legal regulations applicable to the particular
industry and/or location.
• Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity
of heaters, other heat sources or in direct
sunlight.
• Only use the article under moderate climatic
conditions.
• As with all electrical products, this device should
be kept out of the reach of children.
• Do not operate the product outside the power
limits specified in the technical data.
• Do not use the product in areas in which
electronic products are not permitted.
• Do not use the product in a damp environment
and avoid splashing water.
• Do not drop the product and do not expose it to
any major shocks.
• Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so
voids the warranty.
• Keep the packaging material out of the reach of
children due to the risk of suffocation.
• Dispose of packaging material immediately
in accordance with the locally applicable
regulations.
Risk of electric shock
• Do not open the device or continue to operate
it if it becomes damaged.
• Do not use the product if the
AC adapter, the adapter cable or the mains
cable are damaged.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the product
yourself. Leave any and all service work to
qualified experts.
4. Correct use
The installed surge arrester is designed for
mains-related voltage surges caused by switching
operations or distant lightning strikes. Additional
measures must be taken to protect against direct
lightning strikes. Coarse protection (requirement
clause) must be provided in the house installation.
The main purpose is to protect high-quality
telephone systems / computer systems and audio /
video / satellite devices.