EQUIPMENT:
T1216W-C
PUBLICATION:
MARINEW-P-I
ISSUE No. & DATE:
1
11/12
© 2012 Thorn Security Ltd
PAGE 5 of 39
Registered Company: Thorn Security Ltd. Registered Office: Dunhams Lane Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1BE
IMPORTANT NOTES ON BATTERIES:
DANGER
:
Batteries are electrically live
at all times, take great care never to
short circuit the battery terminals.
WARNING
:
Batteries are often heavy;
take great care when lifting and
transporting batteries. For weights
above 24 kilos, lifting aids should be
used.
DANGER
:
Do NOT attempt to remove
the battery lid or tamper with the
internal workings of the battery.
Electrolyte
is
a
highly
corrosive
substance, and presents significant danger to
yourself and to anything else it touches. In case of
accidental skin or eye contact, flush the affected
area with plenty of clean, fresh water and seek
immediate medical attention.
Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries are
“low maintenance”, requiring no electrolyte top-
up or measurement of specific gravity.
WARNING
:
Only clean the battery case with a cloth
that has been soaked or dampened with distilled
water. Do not use organic solvents (such as petrol,
paint thinner, benzene or mineral spirits) or other
materials that can substantially weaken the case.
Do not use a dry cloth as this will generate static
electricity, which in turn may lead to an explosion.
WARNING
:
Avoid operating temperatures outside
the range of -15
C/5
F to +50°C/122°F for
float/standby applications.
The recommended normal operating temperature is
20°C.
HIGH TEMPERATURE will reduce battery service
life. In extreme cases this can cause Thermal
Runaway, resulting in high oxygen/hydrogen gas
production and battery swelling. Batteries are
irrecoverable from this condition and should be
replaced.
LOW TEMPERATURE will prolong battery life but
reduce output capacity.
DANGER
:
Do not incinerate batteries.
If placed in a fire, the batteries may
rupture, with the potential to release
hazardous gases and electrolyte.
VRLA batteries contain substances
harmful to the environment.
Exhausted batteries must be recycled.
Return
them
to
the
battery
manufacturer or take them to your
Council
waste
disposal
site
for
appropriate disposal.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY:
The volt-free relay contacts provided within the
panel must not be used to directly switch any
voltage that exceeds 30V. (Please also refer to
relay rating data).
A 9V battery is supplied fitted to the inside of the
door. This battery provides power to the buzzer in
the event of total power failure or display ribbon
disconnection. The connecting lead of this battery is
disconnected from the display board during
shipping.
1. DO NOT short circuit the battery terminals or
the connecting lead.
2. DO NOT remove this battery unless it
measures 8V or less.
3. DISCONNECT THE LEAD from the display
board BEFORE replacing the battery to avoid
accidental polarity reversal which may damage
the display circuitry.
4. ALWAYS secure the battery in the battery
holder with a Tie-wrap.
5. DO NOT use rechargeable batteries as these
will gradually discharge due to internal
resistance.
Some of the panels covered by this manual
require a 110 or 230V AC supply. Refer to the
equipment rating plate and T1200-C Application
Manual for detailed information.
All installation work should be carried out in
accordance with the recommendations of the
current edition of the IEE regulations by
suitably qualified and trained personnel.
This is an IEC Class 1 electrical
appliance and therefore must have
the
chassis
connected
to
an
electrical earth.
