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Maximum permissible current loads for cables and devices must not be exceeded.
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Always compare the current ratings of the device, the cable and the fuse.
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In the event that these are not the same, use a separate upstream fuse in order to
provide appropriate overcurrent protection.
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Use only connecting cables with safety plugs for electrical connections.
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When laying connecting cables, make sure they are not kinked or pinched.
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Do not lay cables over hot surfaces.
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Hot surfaces are identified with a corresponding warning symbol.
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Make sure that connecting cables are not subjected to continuous tensile loads.
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Devices with an earth terminal must always be grounded.
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If an earth connection (green-yellow laboratory socket) is available, it must always be
connected to protective earth. Protective earth must always be connected first (before voltage),
and must always be disconnected last (after voltage).
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Some devices have a high leakage current. These devices must be additionally grounded
with a protective earth conductor.
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When replacing fuses, use specified fuses only with the correct current ratings and tripping
characteristics.
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The device is not equipped with an integrated fuse unless specified otherwise in the technical data.
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Always pull on the plug when disconnecting connecting cables; never pull the cable.
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Hazard-free operation of the device is no longer possible in the case of:
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Visible damage
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Malfunction
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Incorrect storage
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Incorrect transport
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Switch off the power supply immediately.
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Protect the device against inadvertent restart.
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