IVT DSW Series Instruction Manual page 11

Operation
• The product may only be operated in a dry environment. It may not get humid or wet, otherwise there is a risk of life-
threatening electrical shocks.
• The use of the product under unfavorable environmental conditions must be avoided under all circumstances. Unfavorable
environmental conditions include: ambient temperatures above 50 °C, flammable gases, solvents, vapours, dust, relative
humidity in excess of 80 %, and moisture.
• The device may not be operated or charged in the presence of flammable materials or gases.
Explosion hazard!
• Ensure proper ventilation during the operational phase, never cover the voltage converter and connected devices.
• Protect the voltage converter against electro-magnetic fields as well as impacts and vibrations.
• Protect the voltage converter against heat! Should the voltage converter become too hot due to high ambient
temperatures, the overheat protection switches the device off to avoid consequential damage. In this case, wait until the
device has cooled down.
• Avoid sudden differences in temperature! This may cause the formation of condensation water in the voltage converter! In
this case, the voltage converter must be adjusted to the new ambient temperature before start at a well ventilated place
for a least one hour.
• Keep the voltage converter away from ignition sources or open fire! Explosion hazard!
• The operation of electrical loads may lead to high currents of about 170 A.
Please use sufficiently dimensioned wire cross-section for the connection wires.
• Please use a secondary battery, for the operation of powerful loads with an inverter, which is used in a vehicle. Do not only
use the vehicle battery.
• Operate fluorescent tubes only in conjunction with this voltage converter if they are equipped with an electronic starter or
electronic ballast. Using conventional starters may lead to severe damage of the voltage converter.
• AC outputs of several power sources may not be connected in parallel! Do not connect AC generators or mains voltage to
the AC output of the voltage converter. This leads to the immediate destruction of the voltage converter!
• Never open the voltage converter! Even after disconnecting the device from the battery there may be hazardous voltages
in the interior of the device. This is why service and repairs may only be carried out by authorized and qualified personnel.
Notes on the battery
If used improperly, lead batteries are a high risk for humans, animals and the environment.
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Always observe the safety instructions of the battery manufacturer!
Lead batteries contain aggressive corrosive acids. Avoid eye and skin contact with liquids from the battery! Never
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disassemble lead batteries! Wash the parts of the skin affected thoroughly with water and soap. If acid enters the eye,
immediately flood the eye with running, clear and cool water! Then seek medical help immediately! If acid contacts your
clothing, wash immediately with soap and water!
The use of electronic devices with an inverter and the simultaneous charging of a battery with the generator of a vehicle
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may lead very fast to an overheating of the battery. Danger of fire!
The operation of electrical loads may lead to high currents of about 170 A.
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Please always observe the data sheet of the battery producer, if the battery is able to supply the required current over the
whole load ON time. Suitable vehicle battery should have a prove voltage at cold start of 750 A - 800 A.
Warning:
Improper assembly may cause hazardous contact voltages even on the closed device!
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