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• Please make sure that your hands, your shoes, your clothing, the floor and the power supply are dry.
• Maintenance, adjustment or repair work may only be carried out by an expert/authorised service centre,
who/which is familiar with the hazards involved and the relevant regulations.
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the product is prohibited for safety and approval
reasons. Do not open/disassemble! It contains no customer-serviceable parts.
• Live components may be exposed if covers are opened or parts are removed, unless this can be done
by hand.
• Before opening, disconnect the device from all voltage sources. Capacitors inside the device may still be
charged, even if the device has been disconnected from all voltage sources.
• Do not switch the laboratory power supply on immediately after it has been taken from a cold to a warm
environment. The condensation generated may destroy the product in adverse conditions. Leave the
device switched off and allow it to reach room temperature.
• The power supply will heat up during operation; ensure appropriate ventilation. Do not cover the ventila-
tion apertures of the device! Do not touch the cooling element on the rear during operation. Risk of burns!
• Considering the wide variety of protective products used on furniture, there is a risk of chemical reaction
with the surface. Place the device on a resistant, smooth and flat surface.
• Do not leave power supplies and connected consumers in operation unattended.
• Only use fuses of the rated type and current. Repaired fuses must not be used.
• Do not use non-insulated metallic leads.
• Working with power supplies while wearing metallic or conductive jewellery, such as necklaces, brace-
lets, rings, etc. is prohibited.
• The power supply is not designed for use on humans or animals.
• Never expose the device to mechanical stress. Dropping the device even from a low height may damage
it! Avoid vibrations and direct sunlight.
• Do not place any vessels containing liquids on the device.
• Never pour liquids above or near the product. This constitutes a serious fire hazard and may result in a
fatal electrical shock. If any liquid manages to enter the device, immediately switch off the power supply
to the mains socket at which the product is connected (deactivate the fuse/circuit breaker/residual current
operated circuit breaker of the associated circuits). Only then can you unplug the product from the mains
socket and contact a specialist. Discontinue use of the product.
• Never use the product in a vehicle.
• If you suspect that safe operation is no longer possible, discontinue use immediately and prevent unau-
thorised use. Safe operation can no longer be assumed if:
- There are signs of damage
- The device does not function properly
- The device was stored under unfavourable conditions for a long period of time
- The device was subjected to rough handling during transport.
• You should also heed the additional safety instructions in each chapter of the operating instructions for
the connected devices.
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