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Mounting and operating instructions compact emergency power supply CEAG LP-STAR
40071860247 (L) September 2018 www.ceag.de
Important information
2 Safety
At the time of its development and completion the LP-STAR
device was manufactured in accordance with the recognised
technical rules and is deemed to be operationally safe.
However, the equipment could be dangerous if is not used
by specially trained personnel, if it is used for purposes for
which it is not intended or if it is used incorrectly.
WARNING!
When planning a lighting system using an LP-STAR
system check in advance whether the planned electrical
installations are sufficient for the application environment .
Special environmental requirements (e . g . potentially
explosive atmospheres or areas with aggressive
atmospheres) require special set-ups and installations .
Only use the equipment and the associated component
parts in a technically faultless condition, taking into account
• the safety and hazard information in the assembly and
operating instructions,
• the operating and safety instructions for the operator of
the equipment
• the installation and operating data set out under
“3 Technical data” and the CEAG catalogue “Emergency
lighting and emergency lighting systems”.
Faults that could inhibit the functioning or safety of the
equipment must be reported to the relevant management
units immediately and must be rectified (within two weeks
at the latest). However, this does not release the operator
from the duty to take immediate measures.
2 .1 Use as intended
The LP-STAR devices are used exclusively for the surveillance
and steering of a lighting system with general and
emergency lighting. Operations are steered by a programme.
Parametrisation is carried out exclusively by specialist
personnel with special knowledge about the legal and
technical principles for the assembly and operation of a
lighting system.
Operational safety is guaranteed only in the case of the
proper use of the systems.
ATTENTION!
Any use that exceeds the purpose of the equipment and/
or is another type of use of the equipment is prohibited
and is deemed to be improper use .
The automatic test system of the LP-STAR devices complies
with the requirements of the EN 62034 and is classified as
type PERC.
ATTENTION!
Please observe the Installation conditions in chapter 5
„Setting up and installation“ .
2 .2 Contents of the operating manual
Every person who is authorised to carry out work on or with
the equipment must have read and understood the operating
manual before commencing work on the battery unit. This
also applies if the person concerned has worked with the
same or similar batteries in the past or was trained by the
manufacturer.
2 .3 Changes and alterations to the equipment
In order to avoid any risks and to ensure optimum
performance, no changes or alterations may be made to the
LP-STAR device that have not been expressly authorised by
the manufacturer.
In the event of enhancements, modifications or the
implementation of works that are due, that are not described
in this manual, specifically trained specialists and service
personnel (either from CEAG as the manufacturer or sales
and service companies authorised by CEAG) remain reserved!
2 .4 Responsibility of the operator
This operating manual must be kept in the direct vicinity of
the equipment and must always be accessible to people
working on or with the equipment.
The device may be operated only if it is in an exemplary and
operationally safe condition. The integrity of the LP-STAR
device must be checked every time before it is put into
operation.
The operating instructions as set out in the manual must be
complied with in full!
2 .5 Personnel requirements
Only authorised trained electricians may carry out work on
the open device. These personnel must have been trained
in possible hazards that may occur.
A specialist is deemed to be a member of staff who, based
on his/her training, expertise and experience as well as his/
her knowledge of the relevant provisions, is able to assess
the work that he/she has been given and to identify any
potential hazards.
If the personnel do not have the necessary knowledge,
• appropriate professional training must be carried out,
• the tasks and activities must be precisely defined and
understood,
• the activities must be carried out under the supervision of
specialists and experts.
