Please have the following information ready to hand: Type designation The content of this document is the property of MENNEKES Serial number Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG and may not be duplicated or reproduced, in whole or in part, without the prior con- 1.3 Warning notices...
2. For your safety 1.4 Symbols used 2.1 Target groups The activities marked with this symbol may only be 2.1.1 Users (electrotechnical laypersons) carried out by a qualified electrician. As a user, you are responsible for the device. This symbol is used to point out an important Your are responsible for its proper and safe use.
2.2 Basic safety information Do not place the device into water (e.g. puddle of For your own safety, please carefully read and comply with water). Do not place the device on traffic routes. the safety information. Do not use the supply line for carrying or suspending the ...
The user is responsible for ensuring compliance with the intended use of the device and its safe operation. climbing aid. MENNEKES Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG accepts no lia- bility for any consequences arising from improper use of the Use of unsuitable cleaning agents ...
3. Product description Portable power distribution box (example) 1 Plastic enclosure 2 Handles The illustrations in this manual may not exactly 3 Plug with supply line correspond (in a visual sense) to the device due to 4 Sockets with hinged lids device variants.
4. Technical data 5. Prior to setting up 4.1 Ambient temperatures for operation 5.1 Transport of power distribution box Indoor and outdoor use min. max. mean value for 24-hour period CAUTION - 25 °C + 40 °C not exceeding + 35 °C There is a risk of injury if the device falls ...
5.2 Maintaining the operating position ATTENTION - The use of plugs and sockets with different protection classes will reduce the effect of the protection class. If, for example, an electrical consumer with an IP 44 plug is connected to an IP 67 socket of the power distribution box, then the effect of the protection class of the power distribution box is reduced to the IP 44 class.
Set toggle (1) of the protective elements to the "I" (ON) 5.6 Earthing of power distribution box (optional) position, or to the green display (2) (dependent on the protective element). Close the inspection window. The power distribution box must be properly ...
5.7 Power distribution box with residual WARNING current device Incorrect installation / Unsuitable back-up fuse – Risk Power distribution boxes equipped with an AC/DC sensitive of injury due electric shock residual current device (FI/RCD) type B/B+, must only be A residual current device (FI/RCD) of type AC/A of a given connected to and operated with electrical installations that electrical installation can, in the event of a fault, become...
6. Setting-up process 6.1 Putting the power distribution box into 5.7.2 Incorrect installation service Prior to putting the power distribution box into service, check whether the connection data of the power distributi- on box matches the local mains data. The power distribution box must only be operated if the connection data matches the mains data (...
6.1.1 Connecting the power distribution box Connect the plug to the supplying socket of the voltage supply system. 6.1.2 Connecting consumers WARNING Unintentional startup of connected electrical consu- mers – Risk of injury Always use the ON / OFF switches of electrical consu- 7.2 Connecting/Removing electrical consu- mers to switch these off, before connecting mers...
8.2 Removing the earthing wire Loosen the ground terminal by rotating it to the left- hand side. Remove the earthing wire. 9. Cleaning The power distribution box can be cleaned with a dry or a damp cloth. However, cleaning with a dry cloth at regular intervals is recommended in order to prevent persistent soiling on the surfaces.
For wet cleaning, we recommend using clean water, wit- Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemicals. hout any cleaning agents, and a clean cleaning cloth, suita- Check with MENNEKES whether cleaning agents are ble for plastic surfaces. approved, if necessary.
10. Maintenance and repair 10.1 Maintenance in the case of domestic use WARNING For long-lasting and safe operation we recommend that Contact with live parts – Life-threatening danger you have a qualified electrician inspect the device for proper due to electric shock ...
What should you pay attention to before use? Check the power distribution box for defective or missing components (e. g. sockets, plugs, inspection window, etc.) and replace these as needed. Clean soiled components, especially contact parts and seals at sockets and plugs. ...
Check the device for defects. Properly rectify any defects or damage. For repairs only use original spare parts from MENNEKES. Check the device for correct functioning. If re-commissioning the device is not likely due to defects, and with regard to further safe use, the device must no longer be put into service.
10.4.1 Removing the front panel Removing the device carrier Loosen the strain relief of the screwed cable gland of Removing the front panel the supply line at the rear of the device. Use a suitable tool to unscrew the screws (1) of the front ...
10.5 Installation tasks in the case of repairs The tasks described below may only be car- ried out by a qualified electrician. 10.5.1 Fitting sockets Fit the flanged socket into the front panel and fasten it with four screws. ...
11. Faults 11.1 Remedy 10.5.3 Fitting the front panel Course of action when circuit breakers or residual cur- rent device (FI/RCDs) have been tripped Possible causes that lead to the tripping of a circuit breaker can involve, for example, residual current or an overloaded electrical circuit.
12. Storage and disposal 12.1 Storing the device Situation B): A circuit breaker is triggered again. Proper storage of the device serves to maintain the correct Course of action: functioning of the device. It can also have a positive impact ...
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