Safety; Intended Use; Operating The Storage System; Product Modifications Or Changes To The Product Environment - Sonnen sonnenBatterie eco 8.0/2,5 Operating Instructions Manual

2 | Safety

2 Safety

2.1 Intended Use

The sonnenBatterie eco 8.0 is a battery storage system which can be used to store elec-
trical energy. Improper use of this system poses a risk of death or injury to the user or third
parties as well as damage to the product and other items of value. The following points
must therefore be observed in order to comply with the intended use of the prouct:
• The storage system must not be installed in any kind of combination.
• The storage system must be fully installed in accordance with the installation instruc-
tions.
• The storage system must be installed by a licensed electrician. Country-specific regula-
tions concerning electrical installations must be observed at all times.
• The storage system must only be used at a suitable installation location.
• The transport and storage conditions must be observed.
Especially the following uses are not permissible:
• Operation in flammable environments or areas at risk of explosion.
• Operation in locations at risk of flooding.
• Operation outdoors.
• Operation of the battery modules outside of its storage system.

2.2 Operating the storage system

Incorrect operation can lead to injury to yourself or others and cause damage to property:
• The storage system must only be operated as described in the product documentation.
• This device can be used by children from the age of eight (8) years old and individuals
with impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities or individuals with limited know-
ledge and/or experience of working with the device, as long as they are supervised or
have been trained to safely use the device and understand the resulting risks of doing so.
Children must not play with the device.

2.3 Product modifications or changes to the product environment

• Only use the storage system in its original state - without any unauthorised modifica-
tions - and when it is in proper working order.
• Safety devices must never be overridden, blocker or tampered with.
• The interfaces of the storage system must be wired in accordance with the product doc-
umentation.
• An appropriate and readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the
fixed wiring.
• All repairs on the storage system must be performed by authorised service technicians
only.
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Failure to comply with the conditions of the warranty and the information spe-
cified in this document invalidates any warranty claims.
Operating instructions sonnenBatterie eco 8.0