General Safety - Victron energy 25A Manual

General safety

DANGER!
Use a fire extinguisher suitable for electrical appliances in the event of a fire. Always have a
fire extinguisher at hand in the premises and use it appropriately.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Safety when assembling the product
DANGER!
Do not mount the product in places where there is a risk of a gas or dust explosion.
WARNING!
Provide a stable mounting!
The product must be securely mounted and attached to prevent it falling, dropping, and
preventing contact of the connections with surrounding objects.
CAUTION!
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Use the equipment only according to the instructions.
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Make sure that the plus (+) and minus (-) poles never touch each other.
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• Disconnect the product from the battery when:
– performing cleaning and maintenance
– replacing a fuse (only by specialists)
for disassembly of the product:
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– Disconnect all connections.
– Ensure that all inputs and outputs are energized.
• If the product or connecting cable is visibly damaged, the product should not be put
into operation.
If the connection cable of this product is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified
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personnel.
Repairs to this product may only be performed by the manufacturer. Improper repairs
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can lead to considerable hazards.
• This product must not be used by children and by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities or lacking necessary experience and knowledge. Users
should have insight into the dangers that the use of the product entails.
Electrical appliances are not toys. Store and use the product for this reason out of
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reach of children, and ensure that children do not play with the product.
Before commissioning, ensure that the set voltage of the product corresponds to the
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system voltage of the existing energy supply.
• Pay attention that other objects cannot cause a short circuit at the contacts of the
device.
Store the product in a dry and cool place.
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Do not expose the product to heat sources (solar radiation, heating, etc.).
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• Avoid additional heating of the product.
• Install the product in a dry place protected against splashing water.