12V Wired Products

• NEVER LEAVE A LIT DOLLS HOUSE UNATTENDED.
• None of our 12V electrical products are suitable for use by children under 14. Children over 14 should be supervised when using these products.
• Never leave a child or vulnerable person unsupervised near a lit dolls house.
• Do not leave 12V wired lighting systems lit for more than 1 hour at a time and allow all components to thoroughly cool (for at least 1 hour) by turning the transformer off and unplugging it.
• Always use with a fuse-protected socket strip (maximum 1.6-amp fast fuse).
• Do not allow people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities to use electrical products unsupervised.
• Do not allow people with lack of experience or knowledge to install a wiring system or rewire a plug without supervision.
• Always switch the transformer off at the socket and unplug it from the mains after each use.
• Always test each light (see TESTING below) before installation and after each modification.
• Always read and follow any safety information printed on the packaging.

• Check that the transformer is 12V and that the voltage on the rating label matches your mains voltage.
• Do not operate the transformer from an extension lead — plug directly into a mains socket.
• Never exceed the maximum bulb capacity of your transformer, socket/terminal strip, or fuse (contact us with the product codes if unsure).
• Never touch the screws on the transformer or the connecting spades from the socket strip whilst the transformer is plugged in.

• A damaged light fitting or poorly wired plug can cause fire or electric shock — do not use the product if it has been dropped or appears damaged.
• Always inspect the product for damage after unpacking and contact us if your new Minimum World product has any damage/defects.
• Do not continue to use the light/component if in any doubt — switch off and unplug the transformer immediately.

• Some components may get hot during normal use — switch off and cool for a few minutes before handling.
• Do not use in environments with extreme temperatures.
• Do not use near heat sources such as radiators, gas/electric fires, or naked flames.
• Do not expose to water or moisture. If you spill any liquid onto the product, switch off and unplug the entire wiring system immediately.
• Do not touch any components with wet hands.

• Ensure the transformer is unplugged before cleaning or modifying any elements (such as changing a bulb).
• Do not use abrasive pads, chemical cleaning solutions, or any liquids on components in your lighting system.

• We strongly recommend using a "round-wire" system (see below for details).
• Always test each light before installation, after each modification, and again after installation.
• The wire insulation is thin — always fully uncoil each wire before use and avoid wires from other components touching.
• Never install a light while it is plugged in.
• Never change a bulb while the light is plugged in.
• Plugs will often need to be removed and replaced during installation — ensure the two exposed wires do not touch at any point when rewiring.
• The on/off switch on socket strips does not turn the system off completely — the transformer will continue to draw electricity while plugged in. Switch off at the mains and unplug when not in use.
• All 12V products from Minimum World should be used on a fuse-protected system (maximum 1.6-amp fast-blow fuse) with a transformer at the appropriate voltage for your country.

Some other dolls house brands continue to use 2-amp fuses in their socket strips. While this has been deemed safe practice, we strongly urge switching to a lower amp fast-blow fuse for maximum safety.

We stock 1.5-amp fast-blow fuses compatible with most 12V terminal strips:

• LT9021 — Pack of 4 Fuses 1.5A for most 12-socket terminal strips (such as LT9017, commonly used in 1:12 scale).
• LTH49006 — Fuses (pk4) for most 6-socket terminal strips (such as LT9072, commonly used in 1:24 scale).