FRITZ!Box 7272
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Security and Handling
Before installing and using the FRITZ!Box, please read the fol-
lowing security and handling instructions.
Safety Instructions
Before connecting the FRITZ!Box 7272, observe the following
security instructions in order to protect yourself and the
FRITZ!Box from harm.
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Overloaded outlets, extension cords and power strips
can lead to fires or electric shocks.
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Avoid using sockets strips and extension cords if at
all possible.
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Do not connect multiple extension cords or socket
strips to each other.
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Damage to electric wiring or gas or water pipes during
drilling can present a significant danger.
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Before mounting the FRITZ!Box on the wall, make
sure that there are
no
electrical lines, gas or water
pipes located where you need to drill the holes. If
necessary, check the site with a pipe detector or con-
sult with qualified experts.
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Heat accumulation can lead to overheating of the
FRITZ!Box and subsequently damage the FRITZ!Box.
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Provide for sufficient air circulation around the
FRITZ!Box.
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Make sure that the ventilation slits on the FRITZ!Box
housing are always unobstructed.
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The FRITZ!Box should not be placed on a carpet or on
upholstered furniture.
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Do not cover the FRITZ!Box.