Operating instructions
3-way car distributor with USB
Item no. 1918175
Intended use
The distribution socket serves as an extension of the built-in cigarette lighter socket in vehicles
such as passenger cars and lorries. It provides 2 standard sockets (DIN ISO 4165), 1 cigarette
lighter socket and one USB socket.
Each output can provide up to 10 A current except the USB socket, which can provide up to 1 A.
Make sure the total current consumption of all connected electrical load does not exceed 10 A.
The distribution socket can be powered by 12 V cigarette lighter socket. It is only authorized to be
operated in dry environments, such as indoors or inside vehicles. Do not expose it to moisture.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use
the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged.
In addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc.
Read the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only
together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company
names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• 3-way car distributor with USB
• 4x screws
• Tape
• Operating instructions
Latest operating instructions
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Explanation of symbols
The lightning symbol inside a triangle is used when there is a potential risk of
personal injury, such as electric shock.
An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions in this operating
manual that absolutely have to be observed.
The arrow symbol indicates specific tips and advice on operation.
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety
information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper
handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or
damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become
dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high
humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and
protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed
if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height
can damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are
connected to the product.
• Sufficient ventilation is essential when operating the charging unit. Never cover
the ventilating slot on the top of the housing since cooling of the unit is achieved
by convection (heat flow).
• The device should not be connected immediately after it has been brought from
an area of cold temperature to an area of warm temperature. Condensed water
might destroy the product. Wait until the device has adapted to the new ambient
temperature before use.
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an
expert or at a qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
Operation
The vehicle cigarette lighter must be plugged into a cigarette lighter socket in
the distribution socket. The cigarette lighter socket is identified by the symbol
on the cover. Before drilling mounting hole on the interior of the vehicle,
make sure that the electric cables, brake lines, fuel tanks or similar system will
not be damaged.
Mounting
To mount the distribution socket, slide out the mounting plate, which locates at the back of the
distribution socket. Affix it on the interior of the vehicle. The diameter of the mounting hole is
2.75 mm.
It is recommended to mount the distribution socket vertically, such that the output
sockets locate at the side.
Connection
Insert the universal cigarette lighter plug to the cigarette lighter socket in the vehicle. The red
LEDs will illuminate.
To avoid dust or dirt accumulate in the output sockets, only open the covers when
the sockets are in use.
Fuse replacement
1. Disconnect the device from cigarette lighter socket in the vehicle.
2. Pull out the defective fuse gently from the universal cigarette lighter plug.
3. Replace the defect fuse with a new one of the same type, please refer to "Technical data".
Care and cleaning
• Disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions as
they can cause damage to the housing and malfunctioning.
• Clean the product with a dry, fiber-free cloth.
• Do not immerse the product in water.
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the
household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to
the relevant statutory regulations.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the
environment.
Technical data
Operating voltage ......................... 12 V/DC
Output voltage .............................. 12 V/DC (standard sockets (DIN ISO 4165)
and cigarette lighter socket)
5 V/DC (USB socket)
Output current for each socket ..... max. 10 A (standard sockets (DIN ISO 4165)
and cigarette lighter socket)
max. 1 A (USB socket)
Total output current ....................... max. 10 A
Fuse .............................................. 10 A (blade type)
Dimensions (W x H x D) ............... approx. 90 x 69 x 35 mm
Weight .......................................... 290 g
This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
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part, is prohibited. This publication represent the technical status at the time of printing.
Copyright 2018 by Conrad Electronic SE.
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