Special Instructions and Hazards of AGT-DC
Generators
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2. Special Instructions and Hazards of AGT-DC Generators
2.1
General safety instructions for operating an AGT generator
With all live systems, special safety precautions must be implemented to protect the components from fire.
It is mandatory to ensure that the battery is fitted with a main switch in an easily accessible area so that the main
switch can be disconnected immediately in case of danger. The main switch must, however, also be installed directly
on the battery. If this location is not accessible, a power relay must be used instead of a manually operated main
switch, which can then be operated from different locations, as well, if necessary. The switches for the power relay
shall be labelled accordingly as main switch for the DC battery with „Switch off in case of danger!“.
2.1.1 Diode block cooling
The diode block is water-cooled. Proper cooling of the diode block is therefore possible only while the cooling water
supply of the generator functions properly.
Power rails and cooling devices are monitored with thermal switches. After a cooling system failure, the diodes shall
be tested. See chapter on defects/maintenance in this manual.
WARNING: General warning
The generator shall not be operated while the battery block is
disconnected, the diodes could otherwise be destroyed!
WARNING: Risk of electric shock upon contact
Touching the electric contacts can be LETHAL!
2.2
Sample system AGT DC generator
WARNING: Important information!
The AGT generator must not be directly connected to an
inverter (without the batteries)!
The inverter generates voltage peaks that can destroy the
rectifier diodes of the generator!
