Precautions For Using The Batteries; Assembly And Installation; Handling And Moving; Storage - Studer XTH 3000-12 User Manual

STUDER Innotec
Xtender
In the event of use in motorised vehicles, the Xtender must be protected from dust, splash water
and any other humid condition. It must also be protected from vibration by installing absorbent
parts.

2.4.2 Precautions for using the batteries

Lead-acid or gel batteries produce a highly explosive gas with normal use. No source of sparks or
fire should be present in the immediate vicinity of the batteries. The batteries must be kept in a well-
ventilated place and be installed in such a way as to avoid accidental short-circuits when
connecting.
Never try to charge frozen batteries.
When working with the batteries, a second person must be present in order to lend assistance in the
event of problems.
Sufficient fresh water and soap must be kept to hand to allow adequate and immediate washing
of the skin or eyes affected by accidental contact with the acid.
In the event of accidental contact of the eyes with acid, they must be washed carefully with cold
water for 15 minutes. Then immediately consult a doctor.
Battery acid can be neutralised with baking soda. A sufficient quantity of baking soda must be
available for this purpose.
Particular care is required when working close to the batteries with metal tools. Tools such as
screwdrivers, open-ended spanners, etc. may cause short-circuits. Consequently occurring sparks
may cause the battery to explode.
When working with the batteries, all metal jewellery such as rings, bracelet watches, earrings, etc.,
must be taken off. The current output by the batteries during a short-circuit is sufficiently powerful to
melt the metal and cause severe burns.
In all cases, the instructions of the battery manufacturer must be followed carefully.

3 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

3.1 H
ANDLING AND MOVING
The weight of the Xtender is between 35 and 50kg depending upon the model. Use an appropriate
lifting method as well as help from a third party when installing the equipment.
3.2 S
TORAGE
The equipment must be stored in a dry environment at an ambient temperature of between
-20°C and 60°C. It stays in the location where it is to be used a minimum of 24 hours before being
set up.
3.3 U
NPACKING
When unpacking, check that the equipment has not been damaged during transportation and
that all accessories listed below are present. Any fault must be indicated immediately to the
product distributor or the contact given at the back of this manual.
Check the packaging and the Xtender carefully.
Standard accessories:
Installation and operating instructions, c.f. Appendix 1
Mounting plate – fig. 2a (18)
2 conduit glands for the battery cable
3.4 I
NSTALLATION SITE
The installation site for the Xtender is of particular importance and must satisfy the following criteria:
Protected from any unauthorised person.
Protected from water and dust and in a place with no condensation.
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