Safety Precautions - tbs electronics Omnicharge Solar OCS 150-60 Installation Manual

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a TBS Electronics (TBS) Omnicharge Solar MPPT Solar Charge Controller
(hereinafter referred to as 'product' or 'solar charger'). Please read this installation manual for
information about installing the product correctly and safely. Keep this installation manual and all
other included documentation close to the product for future reference. For the most recent manual
revision, please check the downloads section of our website.
The installation instructions are intended for installers that should have knowledge and experience
in installing electrical equipment, knowledge of the applicable installation codes, and awareness of
the hazards involved in performing electrical work and how to reduce those hazards.
This chapter contains important safety information for this product. READ ALL instructions and
cautionary markings on or provided with this product, and all appropriate sections of this guide. This
product contains no user serviceable parts. Opening up the product will void product warranty.
• Do not cover or obstruct any air vent openings and/or install in a zero clearance
compartment. Ensure that there is always sufficient free space around the product
for ventilation.
• Shock hazard! Solar panel arrays may generate dangerously high open circuit
voltages.
• Avoid moisture ingress. Never expose the unit to snow, water, etc.
• Explosion hazard! Do not use this product in the vicinity of flammable fumes or
gases.
• After unpacking, check if the product shows any mechanical damage. Never use
the product when the enclosure shows any visual damage caused by harsh
handling, or when it has been dropped accidentally. Contact your local supplier for
further information.
• Do not mount this product in a publicly accessible area. Keep away from children!
• When installing or servicing this product, always make sure that the solar panel
input is de-energized by either opening the advised double pole circuit breaker in
the PV line or by protecting the solar panels from light by covering these.
• Never touch uninsulated wire ends and always use insulated tools during
installation and servicing of this product.
• Please use this product for the designated application only
GENERAL WARNINGS
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