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Safety Instructions:
Safety Regulations and Appropriate Application:
The VPC Terra has been designed according to the valid safety regulations.
Appropriate application is restricted to:
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Control of commercial types of lead storage batteries (acid, gel, AGM), as well as LiFePo4, of the
indicated nominal voltage and of connected consumers in fixed installed systems.
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Technically faultless condition.
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Installation in a well-ventilated room, protected from rain, humidity, dust, aggressive battery gases,
as well as in an environment being free from condensation water.
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With a rear insulating cover of the display unit.
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Never use the unit in locations where the risk of gas or dust explosion exists!
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Open-air operation of the unit is not allowed.
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Cables are always to be laid in such a way that damage is excluded. Observe to fasten them tightly.
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Never lay 12 V (24 V) cables and 230 V mains supply cables into the same cable conduit (empty
conduit).
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Check live cables or leads periodically for insulation faults, points of break or loosened connections.
Occurring defects must be remedied immediately.
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The unit is to be disconnected from any connection prior to execution of electrically welding or work
on the electric system.
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If the user is not able to draw from the manual, which characteristic values are valid for a unit or
which regulations are to be observed, a specialist is to be consulted.
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The user / buyer is responsible for the observation of construction and safety regulations of any kind.
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Keep children away from the batteries.
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Observe the safety regulations of the battery manufacturer.
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The consumer disconnection via the terminal does not replace the BMS (battery management
system) or the safety disconnection for lithium iron-phosphate battery systems planned by the
battery manufacturer.
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Ventilate the battery room.
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The unit is not equipped with parts, which can be replaced by the user.
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Non-observance may result in injury or material damage.
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Never use solvents or aggressive household cleaners for cleaning of the display!
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The warranty period is 36 months from the purchase date (against presentation of the sales slip or
invoice).
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The warranty will be void in case of any inappropriate utilisation of the unit, if it is used beyond the
technical specification, in case of improper operation or external intervention. We do not assume any
liability for any damage resulting hereof. The liability exclusion is extended to any service being
executed by third, which has not been ordered by us in writing. Service is to be effected exclusively by
VOTRONIC D-36341Lauterbach.
