SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES
EN / Alpha alternator - Alpha Pro II regulator / January 2013
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2 SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES
2.1
WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS
Safety instructions and warnings are marked in this
manual by the following pictograms:
A procedure, circumstance, etc which
deserves extra attention.
CAREFUL!
Special data, restrictions and rules with
regard to preventing damage.
WARNING
A WARNING refers to possible injury to
the user or significant material damage to
the Alpha alternator / Alpha Pro II
regulator if the user does not (carefully)
follow the procedures.
WARNING
Moving machinery. This symbol indicates
that a potential hazard exists caused by
moving parts.
2.2
USE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE
1
The Alpha alternator / Alpha Pro II regulator is
constructed as per the applicable safety-
technical guidelines.
2
Use the Alpha alternator / Alpha Pro II regulator
only:
•
for the charging of lead acid or li-ion
batteries and the supply of loads connected
to these batteries, in permanent systems;
•
with fuses, protecting the wiring between
Alpha alternator / Alpha Pro II regulator
output and battery;
•
in a technical correct condition;
•
in a closed, well-ventilated room, protected
against rain, moist, dust and condensation;
•
observing the instructions in the users
manual.
WARNING
Never use the Alpha alternator / Alpha
Pro II regulator in locations where there is
danger of gas or dust explosion or
potentially flammable products!
3
Use of the Alpha alternator / Alpha Pro II
regulator other than mentioned in point 2 is not
considered to be consistent with the intended
purpose. Mastervolt is not liable for any damage
resulting from the above.
2.3
ORGANIZATIONAL MEASURES
The user must always:
•
have access to the user's manual;
•
be familiar with the contents of this manual.
This applies in particular to section 2, Safety
Guidelines and Measures.
2.4
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
1
If the Alpha alternator, Alpha Pro II regulator and
engine are switched off during maintenance
and/or repair activities, they should be secured
against unexpected and unintentional switching
on:
•
remove the key from the engine ignition
switch
•
switch off the connection with the batteries
or remove the DC fuse(s);
•
be sure that third parties cannot reverse the
measures taken.
WARNING
When service has to be carried out while
the engine is running, be aware of
moving parts like V-belts.
2
If maintenance and/or repairs are required, only
use original spare parts.
