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Cautions and Warnings
Working on tractive systems (which includes but is not limited to motor(s), inverter(s), high voltage battery packs
and high voltage cables) requires special experience and training. AEM EV has implemented fault detection and
failsafe logic into its vehicle control units ("VCU"), however this does not mean that your VCU installation will be safe
or effective, or that your VCU installation will not interfere with other systems on your vehicle and create a
hazardous situation. It is the responsibility of the installer to understand the implications of each stage of tractive system
installation and testing and to recognize what might be unique about your application that presents potential hazards or safety
issues – and it is the responsibility of the installer to solve or address any such hazards or issues.
The following list includes basic recommended practices. This is not a comprehensive list; as noted below, if you are not well-
versed in the appropriate installation and testing procedures, you should refer the installation and calibration to a
reputable installation facility or contact AEM EV for a referral in your area.
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When access is required near the battery pack, the cell segments must be separated by using an appropriate
maintenance disconnect plug.
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When working on the battery pack or tractive system, safety gloves with side shields and appropriate insulated tools
must be used.
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Always wear Class 0 gloves rated at 1000V with leather protectors.
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Only use CAT III rated digital multimeters (DMM) and test leads.
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When working on the battery pack or tractive system, work with one hand while keeping the other behind your back.
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During initial system power up and testing, the vehicle must be raised off the ground and supported appropriately.
Wheels and tires should be removed.
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During the VCU firmware upgrade process, battery cell segments must be separated using an appropriate maintenance
disconnect plug.
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Do not make calibration changes when the inverter pulse width modulation (PWM) is enabled.
USE THIS VCU WITH EXTREME CAUTION. MISUSE AND/OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE SIGNIFICANT
DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY BELONGING TO YOU OR OTHERS, AS WELL AS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH. IF YOU ARE NOT WELL VERSED IN THE INSTALLATION OF TRACTIVE SYSTEMS OR CONFIGURING THE
CALIBRATIONS IN THE AEM EV VCU THAT ARE NECESSARY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, YOU SHOULD REFER THE
INSTALLATION AND VCU CALIBRATION TO A REPUTABLE INSTALLATION FACILITY, OR CONTACT AEM EV FOR A REFERRAL IN
YOUR AREA. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ULTIMATELY CONFIRM THAT THE INSTALLATION AND
CALIBRATIONS ARE SAFE FOR ITS INTENDED USE.
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REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "AEM PARTIES") HOLD NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
DAMAGE OR INJURY THAT RESULTS FROM INSTALLATION OR MISUSE OF ANY AEM PRODUCTS. EXCEPT FOR, TO THE EXTENT
APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCTS YOU HAVE PURCHASED, AEM'S 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY (WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT
https://www.aemelectronics.com/about-us/warranty-returns
PARTIES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THE AEM PARTIES
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL
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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ANY AEM PARTY BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DAMAGES
OF ANY AMOUNT OR CHARACTER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY GENERAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
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), ALL AEM PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND THE AEM
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