Briefkasten Manufaktur Goethe Series User manual

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Table of contents
1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Purpose of the document.............................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Handling this document ................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Intended use.................................................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Use of symbols and highlighting.................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Warranty and liability.................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 General safety instructions ........................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Safety instructions for installation ................................................................................................ 5
2.4 Safety instructions for the electrical connection .......................................................................... 5
2.5 Safety instructions for commissioning .......................................................................................... 6
3 System description ............................................................................................................................... 6
4 Installation and electrical connection .................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Requirement for the installation area........................................................................................... 7
4.2 Criteria for the electrical connection ............................................................................................ 7
4.3 Installation..................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3.1 Installation of surface-mounted letterboxes ......................................................................... 8
4.3.2 Installation flush-mounted letter box .................................................................................... 8
4.3.3 Installing a letterbox............................................................................................................... 9
4.4 Electrical connection ................................................................................................................... 10
5 Use...................................................................................................................................................... 10
6 Decommissioning the product ........................................................................................................... 11
7 Maintenance, cleaning, repair............................................................................................................ 11
7.1 Maintenance................................................................................................................................ 11
7.2 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 11
7.3 Repair .......................................................................................................................................... 12
8 Disposal .............................................................................................................................................. 13
9 Declaration of conformity .................................................................................................................. 13

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1 General
1.1 Purpose of the document
These operating and installation instructions are part of the product and contain information for the
user on safe operation and for the assembly and electrician on safe installation of the letterbox
collection "Goethe". In this respect, this document is valid for both single and multiple installations.
1.2 Handling this document
- Read the operating and installation instructions before installing and commissioning the letterbox
(system).
- Keep these instructions handy
- Pass these instructions on to subsequent owners or users of the letterbox (system).
NOTE:
We would like to point out that an installation protocol must be drawn up by the installer for
professional installation.
NOTE:
People with colour vision deficiencies need support in assigning any coloured cables that may be
present.
1.3 Intended use
The "Goethe" letterbox collection is a letterbox for the insertion and removal of postal items in
accordance with DIN EN 13274 (Postal services - Insertion openings of domestic letterboxes -
Requirements and tests; EN 13274:2013 and its amendments).
1.4 Use of symbols and highlighting
DANGER
The signal word indicates a hazard with a high degree of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
The signal word indicates a hazard with a medium degree of risk which, if not avoided, may result in a
minor or moderate injury.
NOTE
The signal word indicates a technical feature or (in case of non-observance) possible damage to the
product.
Prerequisite for the following action instruction
Instruction for action
Caution

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The signal word indicates a hazard with a low degree of risk which, if not avoided, may result in a minor
or moderate injury.
1.5 Warranty and liability
Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH accepts no liability for defects and damage resulting from failure
to observe assembly and operating instructions. This exclusion of liability applies in particular to:
Improper use
Faulty installation
Repairs by an installation company not commissioned by Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH.
and/or electrician
Use of non-original spare parts
Modification of the installations without the consent of Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH
● Installation and commissioning by unqualified personnel (no installation and/or
Electrician)
Improper disposal after decommissioning
2 Safety
2.1 General
The "Goethe" letterbox collection is developed, manufactured, tested and documented in accordance
with the relevant safety and environmental regulations. Only use the installations when they are in
technically perfect condition.
Faults that affect the safety of persons or the system must be rectified immediately by an installation
and/or electrical specialist in accordance with the nationally applicable rules.
2.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
- Check letterboxes, standing letterboxes, flush-mounted and surface-mounted letterboxes for optical
defects before use.
Check for damage. In case of damage, replace the letterbox, standing letterbox, flush-mounted and
Do not use surface-mounted letterboxes.
- The installation, electrical connection and commissioning of the letterbox,
The installation of a floor-standing, flush-mounted and surface-mounted letterbox may only be
carried out by an installation technician.
and/or a qualified electrician.
- Do not remove markings, warning symbols and type plate from letterboxes, floor-standing
letterboxes, flush-mounted letterboxes and letterboxes.
and remove the surface-mounted letterbox.
- Letterbox, standing letterbox, flush-mounted and surface-mounted letterbox never with a
Clean with a high-pressure cleaner or similar device.
- Ensure that no body parts are positioned between the insertion and/or removal flap.
Become, there is a risk of crushing, shearing, cutting.

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- Ensure that only persons can access the letterbox, standing letterbox, flush-mounted and
surface-mounted letterbox who have read these operating instructions.
2.3 Safety instructions for installation
CAUTION
- Observe local legal requirements for electrical installations, fire protection,
Safety regulations and escape routes at the planned installation site.
- If necessary, take professional precautions for ESD protection when the system is open in order to
avoid electrostatic discharges.
- Installation and/or electrical specialists must be present during the installation of the letterboxes.
Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterboxes, standing letterboxes, flush-mounted and surface-mounted
letterboxes
be properly earthed.
- Install the letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, freestanding letterbox, flush-mounted
and surface-mounted letterbox are not in a potentially explosive area (Ex zone).
- Install the letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, freestanding letterbox, flush-mounted
and surface-mounted letterboxes in such a way that the system does not block or obstruct any
passage.
- Install the letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, floor standing letterbox, flush-mounted
and surface-mounted letterboxes in environments with ammonia or air containing ammonia.
- Install the letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, floor standing letterbox, flush-mounted
and surface-mounted letterboxes in a place where they could be damaged by falling objects.
can be damaged.
- The Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, floor-standing letterbox, flush-mounted and
Surface-mounted letterbox is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
- Install the letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, floor standing letterbox, flush-mounted
and surface-mounted letterboxes in the vicinity of water spray systems, e.g. car washes,
pressure washers or garden hoses.
- The Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, floor-standing letterbox, flush-mounted and
Surface-mounted letterbox is suitable for use in areas without restricted access.
- Protect the letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, floor standing letterbox, flush-mounted
and surface-mounted letterbox from direct sunlight. The operating temperature is -20 °C to
+55 °C.
- The installation location of the Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, floor-standing letterbox,
Flush-mounted and surface-mounted letterboxes must be selected in such a way that unintentional
approach by
vehicles is excluded. If damage cannot be ruled out, the following must be
protective measures are taken.
- Take the letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, floor-standing letterbox, flush-mounted
letterbox.
and surface-mounted letterbox will not operate if it has been damaged during installation; the
Unit must be replaced.
2.4 Safety instructions for the electrical connection
WARNING
- The national legal requirements for electrical installations, fire protection,

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Consider safety regulations and escape routes at the planned installation site. The
observe the applicable national installation regulations.
- If necessary, each letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, standing letterbox,
Flush-mounted and surface-mounted letterboxes with their own residual current circuit breaker and
circuit breaker in the connection installation must be protected. See requirements for the
Installation location.
WARNING
- Before the electrical connection of the Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox,
Stand mailboxes, flush-mounted and surface-mounted mailboxes ensure that the electrical
connections are voltage-free.
- Ensure that the correct connection cable is used for the electrical mains connection.
- The Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, standing letterbox, flush-mounted and
Do not leave surface-mounted letterboxes unattended with the installation cover open.
2.5 Safety instructions for commissioning
WARNING
- The commissioning of the letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, standing letterbox,
Flush-mounted and surface-mounted letterboxes may only be installed by an installation and/or
by a qualified electrician.
- The correct electrical connection of the letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH may be required.
mailbox, standing mailbox, flush-mounted and surface-mounted mailboxes must be
be checked by a qualified electrician.
- Before commissioning the letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, floor-standing letterbox,
Check flush-mounted and surface-mounted letterboxes for visual defects or damage. The
Commissioning of a letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox, standing letterbox,
flush-mounted and surface-mounted letterboxes is not permitted. Defects found must be reported
immediately
be reported to Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH customer service.
3 Plant description
The system described in these operating and installation instructions is a "Goethe" collection 215 series
letterbox.
4 Installation and electrical connection
DANGER
It is essential to observe the safety instructions given in chapter 2, "Safety".

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4.1 Requirement for the installation area
When selecting the installation location of a "Goethe" letterbox collection, the following points must
be taken into account:
- The mounting surface must be solid and stable.
- The mounting surface must be completely flat (max. 1 mm difference between the individual
mounting points).
- No obstruction of walkways and escape routes.
- For optimum and trouble-free operation, we recommend an installation location without direct
Solar radiation.
- Observance of local building and fire safety regulations.
NOTE
The mounting height (in relation to the centre line of the insertion flap) of a "Goethe" collection
letterbox must be at least 700 mm above the floor. This ensures ergonomic use of the unit in
accordance with DIN EN 13274.
4.2 Criteria for the electrical connection
(if required)
Before starting the connection work, the prerequisites for the installation of the letterbox, standing
letterbox, flush-mounted and surface-mounted letterbox must be checked by a qualified electrician.
Depending on the country, the regulations of the authorities and electricity grid operators must be
observed.
The national installation regulations and standards must be applied when selecting the protective
devices.
4.3 Installation
NOTE
Any installation work must be carried out by a competent installation specialist. The use of suitable
installation materials must be ensured. In addition, national installation standards must be observed.
NOTE
Observe the separate assembly instructions which are included in your
Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterboxes, standing letterboxes, flush-mounted and surface-
mounted letterboxes. You can also find these on the homepage:
https://www.briefkasten-manufaktur.de/anleitungen
NOTE
Please note that in order to ensure interchangeability, it must be possible to remove the system at a
later date. In this respect, the system must always be screwed together. Gluing, welding or similar
types of installation are not permitted.

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4.3.1 Installation surface-mounted letterbox
A suitable masonry or concrete wall is required for mounting a Manufaktur Lippe GmbH surface-
mounted letterbox (system). If the surface-mounted letterbox is to be mounted on wood, a sufficiently
stable construction is required. Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH always recommends the use of
the supplied mounting rails for the installation of the surface-mounted letterboxes series 385. These
simplify the installation and ensure an aligned assembly of the entire system. All existing mounting
holes must be used.
Check
The wall to which the letterbox system is to be attached must be clean and level. Make sure that the
wall has an appropriate load-bearing capacity. Depending on its size, a letterbox weighs between 5
and 18kg (excluding mail).
Measuring
Measure the mounting holes at the back of the unit. Transfer these measurements to the wall. Please
observe the mounting height prescribed by DIN 13724. The centre line of the lowest insertion opening
should not be lower than 700 mm. The centre line of the top insertion opening should not be higher
than 1,700 mm. Only in exceptional cases (accessibility) is 400 mm permissible as the lower limit and
1,800 mm as the upper limit.
Drilling
Drill holes in the wall and insert dowels into the holes.
Bolting
Open the doors of the boxes in which the fixing holes are located and insert the appropriate screws
with the spacers into the dowels through these boxes. Screw the system together. This step is best
done by three people.
For the fastening of a surface-mounted letterbox (system), Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH
recommends using Fischer connecting anchors, type FAZ II 6/10 or higher. These ensure secure
installation and a permanent hold.
NOTE
Always use the recommended fixing material.
4.3.2 Installation flush-mounted letter box
For the installation of a Manufaktur Lippe GmbH flush-mounted letterbox (system), a sufficiently large
recess must be provided at the installation site. Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH recommends
leaving 10 mm clearance around the letterbox/system to the building structure. If this requires
interventions in the building structure, these must be considered in advance from a static and strength
point of view.
Letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH flush-mounted letterboxes (systems) are supplied with a
surrounding frame that covers the gap between the masonry and the letterbox/system. All existing
fixing holes are to be used. Our flush-mounted systems are equipped with pre-punched cable inlets on
all sides, these can be removed very easily if required. We recommend that the installation of flush-

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mounted systems be carried out by a master craftsman's company, as cold bridges can occur when
systems are installed in house walls if the insulation layer is interrupted during installation.
Measure height and width
Take the exact width and height from the back of the letterbox. This is important because you need
the measurements without the plaster cover frame. Add a total of approx. 20 mm to these
measurements in both height and width and then use these measurements to draw a rectangle on the
wall where the system is to be mounted. Please observe the mounting height prescribed by DIN EN
13724. For example, the centre line of the lowest insertion opening should not be lower than 700 mm,
and the centre line of the highest insertion opening should not be higher than 1,700 mm. Only in
exceptional cases is 400 mm permissible as the lower limit and 1,800 mm as the upper limit.
Measure depth
Now measure the total depth of the letterbox system, add 5 to max. 10 mm here.
Break out of niche
Then break out a niche from the wall within the marked rectangle and at the depth of the installation.
Fit plant
Then carefully fit the unit into this niche and correct the niche size if necessary.
Drilling
Place the unit in the final position and mark the drill holes on the wall. Remove the unit from the niche
and drill the corresponding holes in the niche rear wall and insert the dowels into the holes. The unit
can also be fixed via the side walls.
Bolting
Now insert the unit into the niche again, open the doors of the boxes in which the fixing holes are
located and insert the matching screws into the dowels through these boxes. Screw the unit into place.
Make sure that the plaster cover frame completely covers the niche.
For the fastening of a flush-mounted letterbox (system), Briefkasten Manufaktur Lippe GmbH
recommends using Fischer connecting anchors, type FAZ II 6/10 or higher. These ensure secure
installation and a permanent hold.
NOTE
Always use the recommended fixing material.
It is explicitly NOT permissible to glue the flush-mounted system in place or to install it permanently in
any other way. Interchangeability must be guaranteed, also in terms of possible repairs.
4.3.3 Installation of a letterbox
For the assembly or installation of a Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox/standing letterbox/system,
particular attention must be paid to a stable, level installation site. The ground conditions must be such
that the Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox/standing letterbox/system does not warp and sufficiently
supports the mass of the Manufaktur Lippe GmbH letterbox/standing letterbox/system. The dowel
holes should only be determined when the system is delivered, as minor tolerance deviations may
occur during the production process of the letterbox Manufaktur Lippe GmbH stand-up
letterbox/system. All existing fixing holes must be used.

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For free-standing units, we recommend concrete foundations (B25), with a dimension of 450 x 450
mm per side of the frame. For smaller units, a continuous foundation with the following dimensions is
required: system width + 450 x 450 mm. Depending on the ground conditions, the foundation must be
enlarged. The foundation depth should be at least 700 mm, depending on the frost line in the ground.
Before excavation, it is advisable to obtain a division plan of the planned installation site from the
responsible office so that pipelines, electric cables, etc. are not damaged.
NOTE
Pay attention to the retraction of the cables before concreting.
If the system is concreted into a concrete foundation, the inlet depth for the stand elements should
be 350 mm - 500 mm.
For the fastening of a free-standing letterbox (system) for screw mounting, Letterkasten Manufaktur
Lippe GmbH recommends using Fischer connecting anchors, type FAZ II 8/10 or higher. These ensure
secure installation and a permanent hold. For large systems with more than 20 parties, we recommend
using Fischer connecting anchors, type FAZ II 12/10 or higher.
NOTE
Always use the recommended fixing material.
4.4 Electrical connection
(if required)
DANGER
It is essential to observe the safety instructions given in chapter 2, "Safety".
If your "Goethe" letterbox collection has additional electrical and/or electronic components, these
may only be connected by a trained electrician.
NOTE
The national regulations and standards must be observed.
The electrical supply line for a "Goethe" collection letterbox must be provided on site.
5 Use
DANGER
There is a risk of crushing if used improperly or not as intended. No limbs may be positioned in the
insertion or removal flap.
DANGER
There is a risk of cutting if used improperly or not as intended. No limbs may be positioned in the
insertion or removal flap.