6. Operation
Danger
Risk of sustaining injury due to damaged device
There is a risk of sustaining major injury or death if the
device is damaged.
• Do not use the device if there is external damage.
• Mark the possibly damaged device, so that no other
person will continue to use it.
• Have a qualified electrician rectify the damage without
delay.
• Have an electrician take the device out of service if
necessary.
6.1 Connecting electrical consumers
IP 44 version
• Open the hinged lid of the socket and completely insert
the plug of the electrical consumer.
IP 67 version
• Open the firmly closed hinged lid by turning it
anticlockwise.
• Open the hinged lid of the socket and completely insert
the plug of the electrical consumer.
• Tighten the bayonet ring of the plug at the socket
by turning it clockwise (so that the protection class
requirements are met).
• Switch on the electrical consumer.
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6.2 Removing electrical consumers
Warning
Risk of sustaining injury due to improper operation
Improper operation may cause damage to the device,
which may result in injuries.
• Always disconnect the device plug from the socket by
pulling the plug housing.
• Do not disconnect the plug by pulling at its cable.
• Ensure that the cables are not kinked, pinched or run
over, and will not make contact with external heat
sources.
IP 44 version
• First switch off the connected electrical consumer.
• Then slightly raise the hinged lid of the socket and pull the
plug out of the socket.
IP 67 version
• First switch off the connected electrical consumer.
• Loosen the bayonet ring of the plug by turning it
anticlockwise.
• Then slightly raise the hinged lid of the socket and pull the
plug out of the socket.
• Turn close the hinged lid so that it is hand-tight and to
ensure that the protection class requirements are met
again.