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1.
PRECAUTIONS – WARRANTY
The CRISTEC equipment includes the following:
1 metal box containing the battery charger's electronic function
this user manual
1 specific packing
This document applies to battery chargers from the CRISTEC CPS3 range as listed on the cover.
The manual is intended for users, installers and equipment maintenance staff. Please read this manual
carefully before working on the charger.
This manual should be kept safely and consulted before attempting any repairs because it contains all the
information required to use the appliance.
This document is the property of CRISTEC; all the information it contains applies to the accompanying
product. CRISTEC reserves the right to modify the specifications without notice.
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RECAUTIONS
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WARNING
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PROVISIONS RELATING TO SAFETY
Material of class I according to NF EN 60950 standards.
The instructions of installation are contained in the NFC 15-100 standards and in the specific standard “for
pleasure boats – electrical systems- Installation of distribution of alternating current” ISO13297 reference.
The installation must be carried out by an electrician or a professional installer.
The AC network must be disconnected before starting any maintenance work on the equipment.
This equipment is not intended to be used by children.
Main precaution
Before handle the charger, please imperatively read carefully this manual.
Precautions regarding the electric shocks
Risk of electric shock and danger of death: it’s strictly forbidden to interfere in the charger when
under voltage.
Precautions regarding accidental earthing leaks
The charger's PE terminal must be earthed and connected before any other terminal.
The charger must be closed before it is turned on with the screw provided for the purpose.
Accidental leakage current between phase and earth: standard NFC15-100 should be followed when
installing.
Use the services of an electrician or professional installer to make the necessary connections.
The charger should be connected to a system having a 30mA differential two-pole circuit-breaker.
Accidental leakage current between the charge circuit and the earth: accidental current leakage at
the earth must be detected by means of an independent protective device outside the charger (a
residual current device or an insulation detector).
The installer should decide on the rating and nature of the protection according to the risks. Special
precautions should be taken on any installation prone to electrolyse phenomena. Regulations require
the presence of a battery switch on the outputs between the + and - poles.
Precautions regarding lightning
In areas highly exposed to lightning, it may be advisable to install a lightning arrestor upstream of
the charger to safeguard it against irreversible damage.
