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2 SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES
2.1
WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS
Safety instructions and warnings are marked in this
manual by the following pictograms:
CAREFUL!
Special data, restrictions and rules with
regard to preventing damage.
WARNING
A WARNING refers to possible injury to
the user or significant material damage to
the MasterShunt if the user does not (carefully)
follow the procedures.
A procedure, circumstance, etc which
deserves extra attention.
2.2
USE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE
1
The MasterShunt is constructed as per the
applicable safety-technical guidelines.
2
Use the MasterShunt only:
•
in a technical correct condition;
•
in a closed, well-ventilated room, protected
against rain, moist, dust and condensation;
•
observing the instructions in the user's
manual.
WARNING
Never use the MasterShunt in locations
where there is danger of gas or dust
explosion
or
products!
3
Use of the MasterShunt other than mentioned in
point 2 is not considered to be consistent with
the intended purpose. Mastervolt is not liable for
any damage resulting from the above.
EN / MasterShunt / February 2011
potentially
flammable
2.3
ORGANIZATIONAL MEASURES
The user must always:
•
have access to the user's manual;
•
be familiar with the contents of this manual. This
applies in particular to chapter 2, Safety
Guidelines and Measures.
2.4
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
1
If the electrical installation is switched off during
maintenance and/or repair activities, it should be
secured against unexpected and unintentional
switching on:
•
switch off all charging systems;
•
switch off the connection with the batteries;
•
be sure that third parties cannot reverse the
measures taken.
2
If maintenance and repairs are required, only
use original spare parts.
2.5
GENERAL SAFETY AND INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
• Connection and protection must be done in
accordance with local standards.
• Do not work on the MasterShunt or system if it is
still connected to a current source. Only allow
changes in your electrical system to be carried
out by qualified electricians.
• Check the wiring at least once a year. Defects
such as loose connections, burned cables etc.
must be corrected immediately.
2.6
WARNING REGARDING BATTERY USE
Excessive battery discharge and/or high charging
voltages can cause serious damage to batteries. Do
not exceed the recommended limits of battery
discharge level. Avoid short circuiting batteries, as
this may result in explosion and fire hazard.
Installation of the batteries and adjustments to the
MasterShunt
should
authorised personnel!
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