Setting Up The Bmv; Installation - Victron energy BMV-600S Manual

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SETTING UP THE BMV

2.1 Safety Precautions!
Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous.
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Batteries can generate explosive gases during operation.
Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a
battery. Provide sufficient ventilation around the battery.
Wear eye and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while
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working near batteries. Wash your hands when done.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash them
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immediately with soap and water. If acid enters an eye,
immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least
15 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
Be careful when using metal tools in the vicinity of batteries.
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Dropping a metal tool onto a battery might cause a short
circuit and possibly an explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
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necklaces, and watches when working with a battery. A
battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to melt
objects such as rings, causing severe burns.
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Installation

Before proceeding with this chapter, please make sure your BMV is
fully installed in accordance with the enclosed installation guide.
If using a shunt other than the one supplied with the BMV, the following
additional steps are required:
1. Unscrew the PCB from the supplied shunt.
2. Mount the PCB on the new shunt, ensuring that there is good
electrical contact between the PCB and the shunt.
3. Set the correct values for the SA, and SV parameters (see
chapter 2.5).
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