Safety tips
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1 Safety tips
The optimail 30 is a digital postage meter with a thermal printer for metering letter
mail. The optimail 30 complies with the pertinent safety regulations for office
information equipment.
Please observe the following tips for your own safety:
• Install and commission the optimail 30 according to the instructions in the
installation guide.
• When you move the optimail 30 from a cold environment (i.e. below 50°F):
wait at least 24 hours before connecting the optimail 30. The optimail 30 requires
this period to adapt to the ambient conditions.
• Use only the power and modem cables provided or approved by Francotyp-
Postalia. Make sure that cables are not damaged.
• Connect the optimail 30 only to a grounded single-phase power socket.
• Make sure the socket for connecting the optimail 30 is close by and easily
accessible at all times.
• Do not remove any parts of the housing.
• Never cover the ventilation slots in the housing.
• Switch off the optimail 30 before cleaning the postage meter or moving it to another
location.
• Make sure that no liquids or foreign objects penetrate the interior of the optimail 30.
If this happens, pull out the mains plug immediately. Have the optimail 30 checked
by a service technician before using it again.
• Pull out the power plug in the event of danger! Call the after-sales service.
• Only use original ribbon cassettes from Francotyp-Postalia.
Observe the information enclosed with every package.
• Only use the batteries provided by Francotyp-Postalia. Observe the instructions
enclosed with the battery for correct use and disposal.
• Maintenance and repair work should only be carried out by qualified personnel
authorized by Francotyp-Postalia. Otherwise your warranty will be voided.
You will be liable for any damages arising.