Safety Instructions - Victron energy BlueSolar MPPT 150/45-Tr Manual

2. Safety instructions

● Please read this manual carefully before the product is
installed and put into use.
● This product is designed and tested in accordance with
international standards. The equipment should be used for the
designated application only.
● Install the product in a heatproof environment. Ensure
therefore that there are no chemicals, plastic parts, curtains or
other textiles, etc. in the immediate vicinity of the equipment.
● Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct operating
conditions. Never operate it in a wet environment.
● Never use the product at sites where gas or dust explosions
could occur.
● Ensure that there is always sufficient free space around the
product for ventilation.
● Refer to the specifications provided by the manufacturer of the
battery to ensure that the battery is suitable for use with this
product. The battery manufacturer's safety instructions should
always be observed.
● Protect the solar modules from incident light during
installation, e.g. cover them.
● Never touch uninsulated cable ends.
● Use only insulated tools.
● Connections must always be made in the sequence described
in section 3.5.
● The installer of the product must provide a means for cable
strain relief to prevent the transmission of stress to the
connections.
● In addition to this manual, the system operation or service
manual must include a battery maintance manual applicable to
the type of batteries used.
● Use flexible multistranded copper cable for the battery and PV
connections.
The maximum diameter of the individual strands is
0,4mm/0,125mm² (0.016 inch/AWG26).
Danger of explosion from sparking
Danger of electric shock
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