Safety
5.2.5 General safety information
DANGER!
Risk of fatal electric shock!
Contact with uninsulated or damaged parts can result in death or severe
physical injuries.
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Do not use damaged power supply units.
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Do not undertake any repair work whatsoever on the Ultralight system your-
self.
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Never touch frayed or severed wiring, or obviously defective components.
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If you suspect a problem, switch off the Ultralight system immediately, and
do not touch any metal components.
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Prevent the electronic components from coming into contact with water.
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Prevent strong mechanical forces from working on the batteries and cables
of the Ultralight system.
DANGER!
Risk of explosion due to formation of oxyhydrogen gas!
Death or severe physical injuries may result.
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In case the battery is submerged more than one meter under water for a
short period of time, contact Torqeedo Service and do not attempt to recov-
er the battery.
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If the battery has been submerged in shallow water (<1 meter) for a more
than 30 minutes, contact Torqeedo Service and do not attempt to recover
the battery.
DANGER!
Risk of death from fire!
The use of third-party charger units can cause fires.
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Always use the power supply unit supplied by Torqeedo.
DANGER!
Risk of death from lithium fire!
Death or severe physical injuries may result.
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A lithium fire cannot be extinguished using water; if possible, smother the
fire with sand.
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Use water to cool the battery and to prevent the fire from spreading.
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Move the battery to a position in which it causes the least amount of dam-
age possible.
DANGER!
Risk of death from electromagnetic radiation!
Death or severe physical injuries may result.
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Persons with cardiac pacemakers must keep a suitable distance from the mo-
tor.
WARNING!
Danger to life from a boat which is not manoeuvrable!
This can result in severe physical injuries or death.
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Before starting a trip, inform yourself of the intended travel area, and take
note of the predicted weather and water conditions.
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Depending on the size of the boat, keep the typical safety equipment ready
(anchor, paddles, means of communication, auxiliary drive if necessary).
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Check the system for mechanical damage before setting out on a trip.
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Do not use the system unless it is in proper working order.
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