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Safety
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ELC X-Series-V1.3-09.16-GB
subject to technical alterations
The ELC causes a leakage current given in chapter 6.
Safeguarding by means of leakage current protection type A and type AC
according to IEC 60755 is not permitted!
The ELC operates in principle as a frequency converter and is equipped with a
mains filter whose leakage current could trip the earth leakage detector RCD.
Contact to the grounding connector must always be ensured.
Additional measures must be taken to ensure that there is no danger when
touching the appliance. This could be by means of a universal leakage current
protection type B, taking into consideration the increased response threshold, or
by means of an independent equipotential connection.
The leakage current through the interference suppression capacitors demands
as per EN 50178 the use of a second protective earth conductor in parallel to the
first one. The cross-section of each earth conductor corresponds at least to the
cross-section of an outer conductor.
1.3 Correct operation
The ELC is conceived as an electronic ballast exclusively for the operation of
lamps approved for this ELC type.
Any other use is deemed as misuse. The manufacturer will not assume liability
for damage resulting from misuse.
A pre-requisite for authorised operation of the ELC is the observance of both the
operating and maintenance instructions and the safety advice.
1.4 Extended use
Extended use beyond the operating specifications as stated is not permitted.
The manufacturer will not assume liability if the equipment is used in any other
way. The operator acts at his own risk.
Any operation beyond the scope of the authorised operation is considered to be
misuse.