1. General Information
The information provided in these installation and operating
instructions exclusively apply to the devices described in this
manual.
There may be visual variations regarding the illustrations in
this manual, depending on the device version. If device-spe-
cific information is required, reference to this is made at the
relevant passage in the manual.
Apart from these installation and operating instructions,
the scope of delivery may include additional instructions for
device components, which must be fully complied with.
In addition to the requirements set out in this manual,
national statutory regulations and provisions in the country
of installation must also be complied with (concerning acci-
dent prevention, work protection regulations, environmental
protection regulations, etc.).
Apart from the printed version of these installation and
operating instructions, there are further language versions
available for download at the homepage of MENNEKES.
1.1 Contact details
MENNEKES
Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Industrial plugs and sockets
Aloys-Mennekes-Str. 1
D-57399 Kirchhundem
Germany
Tel.:
+49 (0) 27 23 / 41-1
Fax:
+49 (0) 27 23 / 41-2 14
E-mail
info@MENNEKES.de
Internet www.MENNEKES.de
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2. For Your Safety
2.1 Intended use
The AMAXX
receptacle combination is intended solely for
®
use as a fixed power distributor (indoor and outdoor use,
dependent on the version).
As a wall-mounted power distributor, the device is intended
to be mounted on a wall; as a suspended power distributor,
it is intended to be attached to a ceiling, for example.
MENNEKES Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG accepts no
liability for any consequences arising from improper use of
the device.
Please read these installation and operating instructions
thoroughly before using the device, and always comply with
the information provided.
No liability is assumed for damage or defects due to failure
to observe instructions contained in this manual.
Keep these installation and operating instructions available
at the device, and pass these on to the new owner or user
should the device change hands.
There are certain tasks associated with the use of the device
that must exclusively be carried out by a qualified electri-
cian.
This is explicitly pointed out at the beginning of a relevant
chapter.
Warning
Risk of sustaining injury due to failure to comply
with instructions given in the operating manual
There is a risk of sustaining major injury, if instructions in
the operating manual are not complied with or if work
steps are not exactly executed as specified in the operat-
ing manual.
• Observe the instructions given in the operating manual
in all aspects.
• Only carry out the work steps described in the operating
manual.