Important Notes - Please Read This Chapter First - Esu LokSound micro V4.0 Instruction Manual

Important Notes
3. Important Notes – Please read this chapter first
We congratulate you to your purchase of an ESU LokSound de-
coder. This manual will guide you step by step through the fea-
tures of your LokSound decoder.
Please read this manual carefully. Although the LokPilot has been
design as a robust device an incorrect connection may lead to
faults or even to the destruction of the device. Avoid any "costly"
experiments.
Copyright 1998 - 2012 by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co KG. Electri-
cal characteristics and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice.
All rights reserved. ESU might not be held responsible for any damage or conse-
quential loss or damage chaused by inappropriate use of the product, abnormal
operating conditions, unauthorized modifications to the products etc...
Not suitable for children under 14 years of age. Inappropriate use may result in
injury due to sharp points and edges.
Märklin® and mfx® is a registered trademark of the company Gebr. Märklin®
and Cie. GmbH, Göppingen, Germany. RailCom is a registered trademark of the
company Lenz Elektronik GmbH, Giessen, Germany.
All the other trade marks are owned by their respective right holders.
ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG continues to develop the products
according to the company´s politics. Therefore, ESU reserves the right to carry out
changes and improvements on the products listed in this manual at any time and
without any advanced note.
Duplications and reproductions of this documentation are strictly forbidden and
need to be allowed by ESU in writing.
• The LokSound is exclusively intended for use with model train
layouts only. It may only be operated with the components
listed here. Any other use is not permitted.
• Any wiring has to be carried out while power is disconnected.
Please make sure that no voltage reaches the locomotive while
converting it, above all not accidently.
• Avoid mechanical force or pressure on the decoder.
• Do not remove the heat shrink sleeve on the decoder.
• Make sure that neither the LokSound decoder nor any blank
wire ends may come into contact with the engine chassis (risk
of short circuit). Cover any blank ends of unused wires.
• Never solder on the circuit board, extend cables if necessary.
• Never wrap the decoder in insulation tape, since this may cause
overheating.
• Adhere to the wiring principles as outlined in this manual for
wiring any external components. Other circuitry may cause
damage to the LokSound.
• Make sure that no wires are squeezed or cut by the model's
transmission parts when reassembling the engine.
• Any power supply must be protected by a fuse or circuit breaker
to avoid any potential hazards such as burning cables in case of
a short circuit. Only use transformers specifically designed for
model trains that bear the VDE/EN marks.
• Never operate the LokSound unattended. The LokSound is not
a (children's) toy.
• Do not expose to wet and humid conditions.
• Handle the speaker with extreme care: Do not touch the mem-
brane or apply pressure! Solder the speaker connections quickly
and only at the intended contacts!
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