Victron energy MultiPlus Compact 12/1200/50-16, Manual

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General
Please familiarize yourself with the safety features and instructions by first reading the
documentation supplied with this product before using the equipment. This product has
been designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The equipment
must be used exclusively for the purpose for which it was designed.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
The product is used in conjunction with a permanent energy source (battery). Input and/or
output terminals may still be dangerously energized, even when the equipment is
switched off. Always switch off the AC supply and the battery before carrying out
maintenance or servicing the product.
The product has no internal user-serviceable components. Do not remove the front plate
or operate the product if any panels have been removed. All servicing must be
undertaken by qualified personnel.
Never use the product where there is a risk of gas or dust explosions. Consult the battery
manufacturer's information to ascertain that the product is intended for use in conjunction
with the battery. Always comply with the battery manufacturer's safety instructions.
WARNING: Do not lift heavy loads without assistance.
Installation
Read the installation instructions in the installation manual before installing the equipment.
This is a Safety Class I product (supplied with a protective grounding terminal).
Uninterruptible protective grounding must be provided at the AC input and/or output
terminals. Alternatively the grounding point located externally on the product may be
used.
Whenever it is likely that the grounding protection has been damaged, the product must
be turned off and secured against unintended operation; please contact qualified service staff.
Ensure that the DC and AC input cables are fused and fitted with circuit breakers. Never
replace a safety component with a different type. Consult the manual to determine the correct
component.
Before applying power, ensure that the available power source matches the configuration
settings of the product as described in the manual.