Intended Use; Risks Related To Improper Use Or Product Defect; Residual Risks - ABB Terra 94 UL Operation And Installation Manual

Safety
2.2

Intended use

This equipment has the exclusive function of fast EV charging and it is intended to be used both in indoor and
outdoor environments.
DANGER
The manufacterer isn't liable for any risk and damage related to its different use. Use the
equipment only for its intended use and do not change or alter the system under any
circumstances. If you use the EVSE in any other way than described in the related documents,
you can cause death, injury and damage.
Only use it in its original condition and with its proper aim.
NOTE
The equipment can be only connected to the electricity grid in countries for which it has been
certified.
The equipment may only be used in compliance with all its technical characteristics.
Only use the EVSE with accessories that the manufacturer provides and that obey the local rules.
NOTE
- DC fast charge: no additional cables are required.
- AC charge (if present): the cable owned by the user must be used.
2.2.1

Risks related to improper use or product defect

Any improper use of the device is forbidden, even for common other arrangement related to the final scope
and function.
To avoid any serious consequence on personal safety, please contact the service of the manufacturer in case of
need of further warnings concerning the ways in which the equipment must not be used and which could occur.
In the event of residual risks which persist, despite the protection and safety measures integrated in the
machine and the complementary measures adopted, contact the service of the manufacturer immediately.
DANGER
Do not proceed with installation if the integrity of the equipment is compromised.
Do not use the equipment if you find any operating anomalies.
To avoid risk related to improper use of the product, it is forbbiden:
• To install the equipment in environments subject to particular conditions of flammability or in adverse or
disallowed environmental conditions, (temperature and humidity).
• To use the equipment with safety devices which are faulty or disabled.
• To use the equipment or parts of the equipment by linking it to other machines or equipment, unless
expressly provided for.
• To modify operating parameters that are not accessible to the operator and/or parts of the equipment to
vary its performance or change its isolation.
• To clean with corrosive products that could corrode parts of the equipment or generate electrostatic
charges.
• To place any heavy object, sit or stand up on the device.
2.2.2

Residual risks

Despite the warnings and safety systems, there are still some residual risks that cannot be eliminated.These
risks are listed in the following table with some suggestions to prevent them:
Risk analysis and description
Noise pollution due to installation in unsuitable
environments or where individuals routinely work
and/or animals dwell most of the time.
Adverse external climatic conditions, accumulations
of rainwater, low temperatures, high humidity, etc.
Overheating of components (transformers,
accumulators, coils, etc.) which could cause burns.
Clogged equipment cooling slots or systems.
Suggested action
Reassess the environment or the place of
installation.
Maintain ambient conditions suitable for the system.
Use suitable PPE. Wait for the parts to cool down
before opening the equipment.
Do not block cooling vents or heat sinks.
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