Use of the product
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3.
Use of the product
3.1.
Intended use
The rail.power blocks / cells of the battery are used to store and release electrical energy in
rail vehicles.
Use only in rail vehicles for:
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Buffering and supply of the low-voltage vehicle electrical system
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Provision of energy in emergencies
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Provision of energy for the maintenance and start-up of vehicles
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Start of the vehicle drive motors
Intended use includes the following requirements:
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Operation of the batteries only in perfect condition
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No deactivation or dismantling of safety devices
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Compliance with all instructions in this operating and maintenance manual
3.2.
Unintended use
DANGER!
The improper use of the batteries can lead to personal injury and damage to property.
HOPPECKE Batterie Systeme GmbH assumes no responsibility and no liability for personal
injury or damage to property resulting directly or indirectly from handling the batteries if they are
not used as intended. The risks associated with improper use are borne solely by the operator.
Any other use than described under "Intended use" is not intended and therefore not
permitted.
The improper use of the product includes in particular:
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Operation in potentially explosive atmospheres
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Operation in safety-relevant applications, unless these applications are expressly
specified or permitted in the product documentation.
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Operation without permanent/insufficient fastening
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Operation outside the technical data
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Operation or storage outside the specified environmental conditions
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The electrical connection does not correspond to the documentation supplied with the
battery.
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Operation with unauthorized changes or modifications to the product
