Chapter 3: Safety - Pyronix PCX-256 Installation Manual

1. A technically competent person must carry out the mains installation in accordance with the
national and local electrical installation regulations
2. Protective Earth: This equipment must be earthed/grounded.
3. Functional Earth: Must be connected to earth terminal to allow the equipment to operate
correctly. Has no safety implications.
4. Connect the unit to a single pole, unswitched, 3 Amp fused spur, using 0.75mm
Neutral cannot be positively identified use a double pole disconnect version.
5. Always remove / isolate the mains supply before carrying out any servicing of the panel.
6. Fuses: For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only with the same type and
rating of fuse.
7. There are no user serviceable parts inside the equipment.
8. This unit should be mounted so that there will be no outside access to the electrical cable entry
point.
9. Ventilation: To ensure the correct airflow, always mount the unit vertically with the unit having
a clear space on all sides. It must not be covered by clothes, furnishings, boxes, etc. It must
not be mounted close to, or above, heat radiating sources.
10. On completion of wiring, use tie-wraps to prevent any loose wires causing a safety hazard.
11. The mechanical mounting of the unit must be secure enough to carry the full weight of the unit
including all batteries.
12. Batteries: Ensure that the battery terminal connections will not create an electrical short-circuit
on the case metalwork when the unit is closed. Use insulated battery lead connectors.
13. Dispose of old batteries as required by environmental legislation / recommendations.
14. The battery case must have a flame-retardant rating of UL94-V2/V1/V0 – IEC60950:2000
15. Water: The equipment must be kept free from dampness, water and any other liquids. It is only
suitable for installation indoors.
Protective Earth
Protective Bonding
Functional Earth
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P C X 2 5 6 I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L
C H A P T E R 3 : S A F E T Y
SAFETY
Must be connected to the electrical installation earth /
ground
Must be connected to the equipment protective earth
terminal
Must be connected to earth terminal to allow the
equipment to operate correctly. Has no safety
implications.
Read equipment instructions
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