Safety Notes - Teufel DecoderStation 5 Technical Description And Operating Instructions

Safety notes

Caution icons
You will find the following caution icons in these instruc-
tions:
Danger High risk!
Failure to observe the warning may result in
severe personal injury or death .
Attention Moderate risk!
Failure to observe the warning may result in
property damage .
Minor risk!
Points which should be observed when hand-
ling the unit .
Safety notes
Danger Risk of electric shock!
Deficient electrical installation or excessive grid
voltage may result in an electrical shock .
• The AC wall adapter is suitable for use with a power
supply voltage of 100–240 V ~ / 50/60 Hz .
• Only use the enclosed mains adapter . When connect-
ing, make sure that the right voltage is present . More
detailed information is available directly on the mains
adapter .
• Immediately disconnect the AC wall adapter and dis-
continue using it, if the device emits smoke, you notice
burning odour, unusual noises, if the case or the mains
adapter is defective or exhibits visible damages .
• The On/Off switch does not fully disconnect the device
from the main supply . Thus, you should set the device
such a way that the AC wall adapter can easily be
reached .
• Never open the case of the unit or mains adapter .
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised
specialist workshop . Only parts which conform with
the original device specifications may be used for
repairs . There are electrical and mechanical parts in
this unit which are essential in order to avoid exposure
to sources of danger .
• Only use the unit in indoor areas .
• Do not operate the unit in moist areas and protect it
from drops of water and splash water .
Also take care not to stand vases or other containers
of liquid on or near the unit in order to avoid liquid
getting into the case or the mains adapter . If water or
other external objects penetrate the housing, immedi-
ately disconnect the AC adapter plug . Then send the
device in to our service address .
• Never touch the mains adapter with wet hands .
• Check the unit regularly for damage .
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Danger Danger to children!
Children can become trapped in the packing
film when playing and suffocate .
• Do not allow children to play with the unit or the pack-
ing film . Danger of suffocation .
• Ensure that children do not remove small parts from
the unit or take them off of the unit (e .g . control knobs
or plug adapters) . They could swallow the parts and
choke .
Never allow children to operate electrical devices
unsupervised .
Danger Danger to hearing!
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss .
Particularly when the system is activated and
has been set to maximum volume, very high noise pres-
sure may be produced . This may have psychological
consequences and also cause physical injury . Children
and pets are particularly at risk .
• Set the volume control to a low level .
• When the volume is set high, always keep a certain
distance from the unit and never place your ear directly
on the speaker .
• To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening at
high volume .
Danger Danger of chemical burns!
Leaking battery acid may lead to chemical
burns .
• Do not allow battery acid to come into contact with
skin, eyes or mucus membranes . In case of contact with
acid rinse the affected parts immediately with plenty of
plain water and if necessary see a doctor .
Danger Danger of injury/damage!
Incorrect location may result in damage .
• Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles, in unstable
locations, on wobbly tripods or furniture, on underdi-
mensioned brackets etc . The device could tip or fall
down and cause injury to persons or be damaged
itself .
• Arrange the device so that it cannot be knocked over
accidentally and make sure that the cables do not pose
a trip hazard .
• Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e .g . heat-
ers, ovens, other heat generating equipment such as
amplifiers etc .)