Safety Guidelines And Measures; Warnings And Symbols; Use For Intended Purpose; Organizational Measures - Mastervolt MasterVision User Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES

2 SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES
2.1

WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS

Safety instructions and warnings are marked in this
manual by the following pictograms:
A procedure,
deserves extra attention.
CAUTION!
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
charger if the user does not (carefully) follow
the procedures.
2.2

USE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE

1 The GMDSS Interface is constructed as per the
applicable safety-technical guidelines.
2 Use the GMDSS Interface only:
•
In combination with a Mastervolt Mass series
battery charger
•
in an approved application
•
in a technical correct condition;
•
in a closed, well-ventilated room, protected
against rain, moisture, dust and non condensing
circumstances;
•
observing the instructions in the user's manual
WARNING
Never use the GMDSS Interface in situations
where there is danger of gas or dust explosion
or potentially flammable products!
3 Use of the GMDSS Interface 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.
4
circumstance, etc which
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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 & REPAIR
1 If the GMDSS Interface and/or the Mass Battery
Charger is switched off during maintenance and/or
repair activities, it should be secured against
unexpected and unintentional switching on:
•
Remove and tag out the fuse(s) from the AC
supply or;
•
Switch off and tag out the AC circuit breaker;
•
Switch off and tag out the connection with the
batteries and remove the fuses;
•
Take adequate precautions to ensure that third
parties cannot reverse the measures taken.
2 If maintenance and repairs are required, use only
original spare parts.
2.5 GENERAL SAFETY AND INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
•
Do not expose the GMDSS Interface to rain, snow,
spray, moisture, excessive pollution and condensing
circumstances.
•
Short circuiting or reversing polarity will lead to serious
damage to batteries, GMDSS Interface and the wiring.
Fuses between the batteries and the Interface can not
prevent damage caused by reversed polarity and the
warranty will be void.
•
Protect the DC wiring with fuses, according to the
guidelines in this manual.
•
Connection and protection
accordance with local standards.
•
Do not work on the Interface or system if it is still
connected to a power source. Only allow changes in
your electrical system to be carried out by qualified
electricians.
•
Check the wiring and connections at least once a year.
Defects such as loose connections, burned cables etc.
must be corrected immediately.
•
Do not touch the equipment when wet or if your hands
are clammy.
•
To open the cabinet of the Mass Battery Charger,
follow the instructions as stated in the user's manual of
the battery charger.
must be done in