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Safety Instructions and Warnings.
2.1 Basic safety instructions, if appropriate.
• Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the installation
process, including safety goggles, safety shoes, ear protection, gloves and helmet,
as installation may require work under the vehicle, overhead and in places difficult
to access.
• When carrying out work on the product, always secure the vehicle against rolling
away or tipping over. Switch the engine off.
• When carrying out work on the product, always secure the product against unin-
tentional restarting. If necessary, switch off the product and/or disconnect it from
the power supply.
• Always ensure safe stand when carrying out work which cannot be per-
formed from the ground. Use steps and grips or handles where avail-
able. If necessary, use suitable aids.
• When working on the product or the vehicle electrics, always ensure these are volt
free. Remove the battery terminals. Always read the vehicle manufacturer’s instruc-
tions to prevent loss of data and malfunctioning.
• Electrical faults in the product can cause serious injury. Make sure therefore to
disconnect all electrical connections to the product when carrying out welding
work on the vehicle or when charging the vehicle battery or jump-starting the
engine. Always ensure correct polarity when making electrical connections.
• The product, or its parts, are permanently or temporarily under pressure.
• Hoses or pipes which come uncoupled under pressure may whip and cause serious
injury. When carrying out work on the product, always ensure that the product
and its parts are not under pressure. If work without pressure is not possible, take
the recommended safety precautions and wear the recommended personal pro-
tective equipment (PPE). Keep other people away from the danger zone.
• The operating controls of the product should be easy to access and allow operation
without risk of contact with hot, sharp-edged or moving parts.
• Always fit the product and/or components in such a way that the controls/indica-
tors and safety information of the vehicle and/or other devices are not obstructed.
• The visibility range of the driver must not be obstructed by fitted system components.
• Before using the product, familiarise yourself with its features and operation. Always
follow these operating instructions.
• Do not use this product to inflate or deflate tires that are not in good condition.
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