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3. Safety instructions
Please read and follow all the below safety
instructions and precautions before installation
and use of the Synapse H2O.
3.1 Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual to
highlight and emphasise important information.
The general meanings of the symbols used in
the manual, and those present on the device,
are as follows:
General
Caution
General
Electrical
Hazard
Information
Prohibited
Direct
Current
Reinforced
Insulation
3.2 Purpose
These safety instructions are intended to
highlight risks and dangers of improper
installation, commissioning and use of the H2O
device.
3.3 Transport damage check
Immediately after receiving the package, make
sure that the packaging and the device have
no signs of damage. If the packaging shows
any sign of damage or impact, damage of
the H2O should be suspected and it should
not be installed. If this occurs, please contact
Rubicon’s customer service.
3.4 Staff
This system should be installed, handled and
replaced solely by qualified personnel.
Qualification of the staff mentioned herein
must meet all the safety-related standards,
regulations and legislation applicable to the
installation and operation of this system in the
country concerned.
The responsibility to select qualified staff lies
with the company that the staff work for. It is also
the responsibility of the company to assess the
ability of the worker to carry out any kind of work
and ensure their safety. Staff must comply with
workplace health and safety regulations. It is the
responsibility of the company to provide their
staff with the training necessary for handling
electrical devices and to make sure that they
familiarize themselves with the contents of this
user manual.
3.5 Special hazards
The Synapse H2O is designed to form part of
a domestic electrical installation. Applicable
safety measures must be observed, and any
additional safety requirements should be
specified by the company who has installed or
configured the system.
Dangerous voltages may be present in the
system and any physical contact could cause
a serious injury or death. Please ensure that
all covers are securely fastened and that only
qualified staff service the Synapse H2O. Ensure
that the system is switched off or disconnected
during handling
3.6 Installation location
The Synapse H2O may only be installed indoors,
vertically secured onto a firm surface and be
protected from water, excessive dust, corrosion
and humidity. It should never be installed
directly below a geyser or in any location where
a potential water leak could occur. (See section
5 for more info).
3.7 Alterations
It is strictly prohibited to carry out any alteration
or modification to the Synapse H2O or any of its
accessories.
