SAFETY REGULATIONS.

1. All staub designlight luminaires may only be operated with the corresponding required power/voltage. 
2. Before using a staub designlight luminaire with a screw attachment for the first time, make sure that the front part of the light is screwed tightly in place. Use the universal mounting key (see accessories). Otherwise, the water-resistance of the luminaire is not guaranteed.
3. Always switch off the power supply before opening a luminaire. If the luminaire is wet, dry the light housing thoroughly. 
4. Regarding halogen lights: never pour water over hot halogen lights. The light glass may be destroyed due to the rapid change in temperature. Never touch a halogen light that is switched on or has not yet cooled down – danger of burns! When using a staub designlight halogen luminaire above water, a safety distance of at least 20 cm from flammable or heat-sensitive materials must be ensured on all sides, as the temperature of the luminaire housing can exceed 150°C. In flammable floors, walls, ceilings, etc. (wood, plastic, etc.) only LED lights may be installed. 
5. Only use the halogen bulbs specified by staub designlight ag. Unsuitable bulbs may destroy the luminaire by generating too much heat. Replace the sealing ring (O-ring) every time you replace the bulb. It is essential that you follow the corresponding operating instructions. 
6. All staub designlight luminaires can be used indoors and outdoors, above or under water. The corresponding restrictions are listed on the relevant catalogue pages. All staub designlight luminaires that are operated via a plug-in power supply unit may only be used indoors. 
7. The staub designlight spotlight, flat light, tube light as well as the Ultraspot, Maxispot, Megaspot and Gigaspot, which are not operated under water, must be mounted on the corresponding luminaire holders to ensure adequate cooling! All lights must not be covered with insulating materials such as plastic, fabric, paper, etc. Fire hazard! The ambient temperature must not exceed 40°C. 
8. The iron-core and toroidal transformers (including connection cables) are designed for outdoor use. Iron-core transformers are waterproof against temporary immersion in accordance with IP 67 (mains plug with IP 20). However, they must not be placed in water. Toroidal transformers are only splash-proof in accordance with IP 54. The connection cables must be protected against martens. The connecting cable’s power plug must be plugged into a water-protected socket which is protected by a residual current circuit breaker (RCD). If no mains plug is required, the mains connection (230 Volt AC) may only be established by a trained and qualified electrician. All transformers must be installed outside in a cement shaft or in the staub designlight ground installation box in the ground with sufficient fresh air supply (for cooling of the transformer/power supply unit). Regarding the IP 67 iron-core transformer, any water penetrating the shaft/box must be able to drain off immediately into the ground (drainage bed). The IP 54 toroidal transformer must not come into contact with running or standing water. All transformers must not be installed in inflammable housings or niches (e.g. made of wood). The local electrical installation regulations, especially VDE 0100, SEV NIN 1000-1, 1995, must be observed. The input and output circuits must be installed in accordance with local installation regulations and routed in electrical conduits for protection. All electrical cable connections must be grouted/sealed to ensure that they are watertight. 
9. All electrical cables that are laid in the ground must be routed in electrical conduits for protection. All cables laid above ground in outdoor areas to which animals have access (e.g. martens) must be protected by means of a martens-resistant conduit.
10. All cable connections and electrical boxes must be professionally waterproofed.
11. Damaged staub designlight products must be repaired immediately via our customer service team, otherwise their waterresistance and operational safety cannot be guaranteed. 
12. All staub designlight LED lights may only be operated up to a maximum ambient temperature of 40°C. The 230 V AC line network must not transmit any impermissible peak voltages (peak to peak) to the transformer/power supply unit, for example during thunderstorms. On the 12/24 V side, the DC voltage must not be exceeded (not even for a short time), otherwise the electronics and/or the LED may be destroyed.
13. All staub designlight luminaires may only be operated with an appropriate transformer/power supply unit and an upstream residual current circuit breaker (RCD). For safety reasons, the user must seek advice from an electrical specialist to determine whether an RCD is already installed in the building.
14. All electrical installations with operating currents above 2 A or operating voltages above 50 V AC or 120 V DC, which are newly created or modified, may only be implemented by a specialist with the appropriate installation permit. 
15. All staub designlight luminaires that are used outdoors as underwater lights and are approved for this purpose by staub designlight ag must be removed from the water during the winter season, unless they are installed at a depth of at least 30 cm, because the glass spheres, glass bulbs and spotlight glass may be destroyed in extreme cold conditions (ice).
16. All staub designlight luminaires/accessories which are used under water must not come into contact with chlorine, hydrochloric acid or other aggressive additives, which may cause the surface of the stainless steel to oxidise or corrode. This does not apply to the “Poolstar HP-LED” and “Megaspot Pool HP-LED” underwater luminaires. These may be used in water containing the usual chlorine levels that are permitted in swimming pool areas. Other water additives (e.g. brine baths, etc.) must be tested to check the resistance of the stainless steel before use and approved in writing by staub designlight ag.