Lenz Digital plus SILVER+ Mode D'emploi page 32

32 Information SILVER+ / GOLD+ Decoder
1 Important safety instructions
Digital plus locomotive decoders are to be used only with Lenz Digital plus or other standard digital
control systems with an NMRA-conformance seal. If in doubt, ask the system supplier.
Please note that the maximum current-carrying capacity of the outputs may not be exceeded as this
could damage the decoder! Under no circumstances may the parts of the locomotive decoder be
allowed to touch the metal components of the chassis or the body of the locomotive as this could
cause a short-circuit within the locomotive decoder leading to damage.
Never wrap the locomotive decoder in insulating tape as this prevents the necessary air circulation
around the decoder. Instead, use insulating tape or something similar around the metal components
of the locomotive to avoid unintentional short-circuits without depriving the decoder of air. Use
double-sided adhesive-tape to affix the decoder.
Locomotives equipped with Digital plus decoders must not be run using powered overhead lines
either on conventional DC control or DCC control systems as this could subject the locomotive to
double the voltage and damage the decoder.
The current-carrying capacities noted in the technical data above may not be exceeded.
Before installing a Digital plus decoder, check the locomotive in normal DC operation to ensure that
it works correctly before modifying the locomotive.
Replace worn wheel contacts, motor brushes and blown bulbs. Only a locomotive that is
mechanically OK will function properly with a locomotive decoder.