Ampcontrol ABCM, User Manual

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ABCM CHARGER USER MANUAL
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Ampcontrol Electronics Pty Ltd
– ABN 35 000 770 141
ABCM Battery Charger User Manual
MAG-212, Rev 5
– March/2020
8
SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & DISPOSAL
8.1 Equipment Service
The ABCM Battery Charger requires no internal servicing during its normal operating life. A number of
external system based checks should however be completed
on a regular basis. These ‘routine
inspections’ must be carried out by suitably trained people with knowledge of the battery charger and the
systems into which it is fitted. Routine inspections may take the form of either visual-only checks, or
visual
and ‘hands-on’ checks.
8.1.1 Visual Only Inspections
A basic visual inspection focuses on looking at the installation for signs of physical damage, water or
dust ingress and the condition of cables and labels. This type of inspection may involve opening cabinets
to gain access to the ABCM Battery Charger and other equipment. This level of inspection may also
include cleaning display windows that have become obscured by dirt.
Observations would typically be:

Check that equipment enclosures, cable trays, conduits, etc. are in good order with no physical
damage.

Check that sealed wall boxes are free from water and dust ingress internally. Door seals are in good
condition.
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Check that connected cables are free from cuts, abrasions and obvious signs of damage. Cable
restraints are in good order and correctly fitted.

Check that labels on equipment, wall boxes and cables are present and in good condition
(especially certification labels).
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Check that no modifications have been carried out to installed equipment.
8.1.2 Hands-On (Detailed) Inspections
A more detailed inspection would include all of the elements of a visual inspection, plus some checks
that cover the integrity of connections, fixtures and fittings.
In addition to basic visual observations, more detailed integrity checks would involve:

Verify that equipment housings, wall boxes and other mechanical fixtures are secured in place. This
includes terminal box lids, tightness of cable glands, integrity of wall-box mountings, security of
equipment fixing to walls/DIN rails etc.

Verify all electrical connections are secure with no loose screw terminals or DIN rail terminals not
fitted to rails etc.
8.2 Equipment Maintenance
WARNING!
The ABCM Battery Charger has no user-serviceable parts. All
repairs must be carried out by Ampcontrol only. If a fault develops,
return the relay to Ampcontrol for repair. It is essential that no
attempt be made to repair the ABCM as any attempt to dismantle or
repair the charger can seriously compromise the safety of the unit.
8.3 Disposal
The electronic equipment discussed in this manual must not be
treated as general waste. By ensuring that this product is disposed
of correctly you will be helping to prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by incorrect waste handling of this product.