IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
It is important that you take some simple precautions before using this product. Incorrect use
or poor safety practices can result in injury or fatality. Whenever possible, turn off the main
breaker outside your home feeding power to your electric panel.
When installing the ecotouch energy management system you should find that everything is
straight-forward. However, there are a number of important health and safety issues which
you need to be aware of:
Mini CT sensor clip fits onto the internal live feed cable inside the electricity meter, which
delivers the live supply to your home.
Do not touch any metallic connections during the installation of the mini CT sensor. Do not
carry out this installation if under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Remember the device is not intrusive and does not require rewiring; no wires or cables need
to be cut, removed or modified to perform this installation. If you notice anything unusual
about the electricity supply such as loose wires, exposed cabling, burn marks, holes in the
insulating materials or damage to the electric wires in the service panel or where the mini CT
sensor is to be attached, stop immediately and report the findings to your supply company.
efergy energy monitoring systems are considered plug and play devices that meet all
regulatory requirements for installation in Australia.
Do not force or bend the cables at any point during installation. If you are worried or have
any concerns about the installation, please contact a qualified electrician immediately.
Only a
qualified electrician can access the live cable in Australia.
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The mini CT sensor is not run by batteries and so does not need to be removed from the
electricity panel for the life of the unit. The transmitter requires 3xAA batteries, and the
ecotouch monitor charges through the ecosockets or your computer using a USB cable.
Even with the main breaker in the off position, the connection lugs where the main wires
terminate at the main breaker may still be live with potentially lethal voltage. Stay clear of
these connections during the installation of the mini CT sensor, see page 9.
The mini CT sensor itself is insulated so do not be concerned if it slides down the main wire
to the breaker after being secured around the insulated wire. A plastic tie wrap (with 5cm of
the tie not cut off) secured to the main wire under the desired location for the sensor may be
used to keep the sensor from sliding down the wire.
Millions of these systems have been installed worldwide without incident but please follow
safe work practices as outlined during the installation.
