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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning!
Read all the instructions and cautions before using the PowerMon-5S device. Thornwave Labs Inc does
not assume responsibility for any injury or property damage caused by improper installation, bad wiring, or use
of PowerMon-5S outside of its intended purpose. The device should be installed by a professional.
Warning!
The PowerMon-5S device should not be used for any medical purposes, life-sustaining equipment, safety
applications, or any application where equipment failure can cause injury, death, fires, or any other hazard.
Warning!
There are no serviceable parts or fuses inside the power meter! Do not disassemble or attempt to repair!
The unit operates with voltages up to 32V which can be lethal or cause serious and permanent injury.
Warning!
Do not submerge under water or other liquids. The device is neither weatherproof nor waterproof.
Covering the device with liquid electrical tape may improve the resistance to the elements.
Warning!
The device is to be connected to DC circuits only, not exceeding 32V and 500A. Failure to do so will result
in equipment damage. Confirm that all connections are tight to avoid excessive heating, sparks, or fires. Never
connect without using a properly sized fuse or circuit breaker.
Warning!
Batteries are dangerous! Do not short-circuit a battery or the power meter. Batteries can produce
flammable and explosive gases and can generate very high currents that can lead to serious consequences
including explosion, fire, damage to equipment, personal injury, and even
death. It is the user’s responsibility to
operate the equipment in a safe manner. Do not charge batteries in an enclosed environment unless allowed
by the manufacturer of the battery. Never connect a load to a battery without using fuses or circuit breakers
properly sized for the wires/ equipment.
Warning!
Although PowerMon-5S coupled with a relay can disconnect power if an over-current condition occurs,
it should not be used to replace circuit-breakers. A properly rated circuit breaker or fuse should be used to
protect the load and the wiring!