Veratron VMH 35, User Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
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No smoking! No open fire or heat sources!
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The product was developed, manufactured
and inspected according to the basic safety
requirements of EC Guidelines and state-of-
the-art technology.
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The instrument is designed for use in
grounded vehicles and machines as well as in
pleasure boats, including non-classified
commercial shipping.
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Use our product only as intended. Use of the
product for reasons other than its intended
use may lead to personal injury, property
damage or environmental damage. Before
installation, check the vehicle documentation
for vehicle type and any possible special
features!
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Use the assembly plan to learn the location of
the fuel/hydraulic/compressed air and
electrical lines!
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Note possible modifications to the vehicle,
which must be considered during installation!
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To prevent personal injury, property damage
or environmental damage, basic knowledge
of motor vehicle/shipbuilding electronics and
mechanics is required.
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Make sure that the engine cannot start
unintentionally during installation!
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Modifications or manipulations to VDO
products can affect safety. Consequently, you
may not modify or manipulate the product!
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When removing/installing seats, covers, etc.,
ensure that lines are not damaged and plug-
in connections are not loosened!
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Note all data from other installed instruments
with volatile electronic memories.
SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION
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During installation, ensure that the product’s
components do not affect or limit vehicle
functions. Avoid damaging these
components!
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Only install undamaged parts in a vehicle!
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During installation, ensure that the product
does not impair the field of vision and that it
cannot impact the driver’s or passenger’s
head!
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A specialized technician should install the
product. If you install the product yourself,
wear appropriate work clothing. Do not wear
loose clothing, as it may get caught in moving
parts. Protect long hair with a hair net.
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When working on the on-board electronics,
do not wear metallic or conductive jewelry
such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc.
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If work on a running engine is required,
exercise extreme caution. Wear only
appropriate work clothing as you are at risk of
personal injury, resulting from being crushed
or burned.
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Before beginning, disconnect the negative
terminal on the battery, otherwise you risk a
short circuit. If the vehicle is supplied by
auxiliary batteries, you must also disconnect
the negative terminals on these batteries!
Short circuits can cause fires, battery
explosions and damages to other electronic
systems. Please note that when you
disconnect the battery, all volatile electronic
memories lose their input values and must be
reprogrammed.
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If working on gasoline boat motors, let the
motor compartment fan run before beginning
work.
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Pay attention to how lines and cable
harnesses are laid so that you do not drill or
saw through them!
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Do not install the product in the mechanical
and electrical airbag area!
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Do not drill holes or ports in load-bearing or
stabilizing stays or tie bars!