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Instruction manual | BDA 686
NEUTRIK
IpowerCON®TRUE1 Cable INKPH*
3. Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions
carefully and observe the safety
instructions in particular.
If you do not follow the safety
instructions and the information on
proper handling in this operating
manual, we accept no liability for
any resulting personal injury or
damage to property.
Damage to property. In addition,
the warranty/guarantee will
become void in such cases.
• The product is not a toy. Keep it away from
children and pets.
• To avoid clamping injuries and burns at high
ambient temperatures, it is recommended to wear
safety gloves.
• It voids the warranty, in case of manual
modifications of the device.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures,
direct sunlight, strong vibrations, high humidity,
water jets from any angle, falling objects,
flammable gases, vapors and solvents.
• Do not subject the product to very high mechanical
stress.
• If safe operation is no longer possible, take the
product out of operation and protect it from
unintended use. Safe operation is no longer
guaranteed if the product:
shows visible damage,
no longer functions properly,
has been stored under unfavorable ambient
conditions for an extended period of time or has
been subjected to considerable transport stresses.
• Also observe the safety instructions and operating
instructions of the other devices to which the
product is connected.
• The junction box to which the product is connected
must have been previously checked for proper
condition by a qualified electrician.
• Unwind the cable completely during operation. Do
not place any objects on the cable. Lay the cable
in such a way that no one can trip over it and that
the cable plug is easily accessible. Do not lay the
cable under carpets or similar.
• Make sure that the cable is not crushed, bent or
damaged by sharp edges. A damaged cable can
result in a life-threatening electric shock.
• If the cable is damaged, do not touch it. First
switch off the power to the associated connection
socket (e.g. via the associated protective device)
and then carefully pull the cable plug out of the
connection socket. Do not operate the product in
a damaged condition under any circumstances.
• A damaged cable may only be repaired by the
manufacturer, a workshop authorized by the
manufacturer or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid hazards.
• Check that the operating voltage and rated
current are not exceeded by connecting the cable.
Use only a proper junction box approved by a
qualified person as the voltage source.
• The operation of the product with a personal
protection switch is recommended.
• Do not operate the product covered! At higher
connected loads, the product heats up, which
can lead to overheating and possibly fire when
covered.
• At higher ambient temperatures, this product
may cause burns. Avoid prolonged direct skin
contact. Ensure the use of appropriate protective
equipment.
• The product is only de-energized when the cable
plug is disconnected.
• The cable plug must be disconnected from the
socket under the following conditions:
before cleaning the product
during thunderstorms
when the product will not be used for an
extended period of time.
• Never pour liquids on or near the product. There
is a high risk of fire or fatal electric shock. If liquid
should nevertheless get into the cable connectors,
immediately switch off all poles of the mains
socket to which the product is connected (fuse/
automatic circuit breaker/FI circuit breaker of the
associated circuit).
• In commercial facilities, the local accident
prevention regulations. For Germany: The accident
prevention regulations of the German Federation
of Institutions for Statutory Accident Insurance
and Prevention (Verband der gewerblichen
Berufsgenossenschaften) for electrical systems
and equipment. In schools, training centers,
hobby and self-help workshops, the handling
of electrical equipment must be supervised by
trained personnel.
• Contact a specialist if you have any doubts about
the operation, safety or connection of the product.
• Have maintenance and repair work carried out
exclusively by a specialist or a specialist workshop.