SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES
EN / DC Distribution / July 2010
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2 SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES
2.1
WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS
Safety instructions and warnings are marked in this
manual by the following pictograms:
CAREFUL!
Special data, restrictions and rules with
regard to preventing damage.
WARNING
A WARNING refers to possible injury to
the user or significant material damage to
the charger if the user does not (carefully)
follow the procedures.
A procedure, circumstance, etc which
deserves extra attention.
2.2
USE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE
1 The
DC Distribution
is constructed as per the
applicable safety-technical guidelines.
2 Use
the
DC Distribution
only:
•
in a technical correct condition;
•
in a closed, well-ventilated room, protected
against rain, moist, dust and condensation;
•
observing the instructions in the users
manual.
WARNING
Never use the DC Distribution in locations
where there is danger of gas or dust
explosion or potentially flammable
products!
3 Use of the
DC Distribution
other than mentioned
in point 2 is not considered to be consistent with
the intended purpose. Mastervolt is not liable for
any damage resulting from the above.
2.3
ORGANIZATIONAL MEASURES
The user must always:
•
have access to the user's manual;
•
be familiar with the contents of this manual.
This applies in particular to this chapter,
Safety Guidelines and Measures.
2.4
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
1 If the electrical installation is switched off during
maintenance and/or repair activities, it should be
secured against unexpected and unintentional
switching on:
•
switch off all charging systems;
•
switch off the connection with the batteries;
•
be sure that third parties cannot reverse the
measures taken.
2 If maintenance and repairs are required, only
use original spare parts.
2.5
GENERAL SAFETY AND INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
•
Connection and protection must be done in
accordance with local standards.
•
Do not work on the
DC Distribution
or system if it
is still connected to a current source. Only allow
changes in your electrical system to be carried
out by qualified electricians.
•
Check the wiring at least once a year. Defects
such as loose connections, burned cables etc.
must be corrected immediately.
2.6 WARNING REGARDING THE USE OF
BATTERIES.
Excessive battery discharge and/or high charging
voltages can cause serious damage to batteries. Do
not exceed the recommended limits of battery
discharge level. Avoid short circuiting batteries, as
this may result in explosion and fire hazard.
Installation of the batteries and adjustments of the
DC Distribution
should only be undertaken by
authorised personnel!
