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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.
If there are scorch marks (welding beads) on contact
parts, have a qualified electrician replace the affected
plugs and sockets.
10.3.1 Maintenance tasks performed by the user
(electrotechnical layperson)
Check power distribution box for defects
DANGER
Risk of sustaining injury due to electric shock
Danger of severe or fatal injury when contact is made
with live components.
Disconnect the device from the voltage supply.
Check the power distribution box for exterior damage.
If defects are detected on the device they must be rectified
before use by a qualified electrician.
Checking residual current devices (FI/RCDs)
Residual current devices (FI/RCDs) can vary in terms of
appearance and operation.
They are usually checked by pressing a test button whereby
the residual current circuit breaker is triggered.
click!
Checking residual current devices (FI/RCDs)
Connect the power distribution box to the voltage supply.
Press the test button (
T
) (
1
).
The circuit breaker is tripped and the toggle (
2
) is switched
(
click!
).
Return the toggle (
2
) to its initial position.
If any faults occur during the checking process, contact
a qualified electrician.
Cleaning of the power distribution box
Regularly clean the power distribution box in order to
prevent persistent soiling on its surfaces
(
Chapter 9).
10.3.2 Maintenance tasks performed by a qualified
electrician
The tasks described below may only be car-
ried out by a qualified electrician.
