Samlexpower SMC-20 Owner's Manual - Section 1 |
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SECTION 1 |
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important Safety and Operating Instructions. Please
read before using this unit .
These operating instructions are part of the product. Read these operating
instructions carefully before use, keep them over the entire lifetime of the
product, and pass them on to any future owner or user of this product.
Applicability
This manual describes the installation, function, operation and mainte-
nance of the solar charge controller.
Further technical information is provided in a separate technical manual.
Users
These operating instructions are intended for end customers. A technical
expert must be consulted in cases of uncertainty.
Description of symbols
Safety instructions are identified as follows:
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CAUTION!
Type, source and consequences of the danger! Measures
for avoiding danger.
SAFETY
Proper usage
The solar charge controller may only be used in PV systems for charging and
controlling lead-acid batteries in accordance with this operating manual
and the charging specifications of the battery manufacturer.
Improper usage
No energy source other than a solar generator may be connected to the
solar charge controller. No mains devices, diesel generators or wind genera-
tors may be connected. Do not connect any defective or damaged measur-
ing equipment.
General safety instructions
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Follow the general and national safety and accident prevention
regulations.
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Never alter or remove the factory plates and identification labels.
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Keep children away from PV systems.
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Never open the device.
Other risks
1. Danger of fire and explosion:
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Do not use the solar charge controller in dusty environments, in the
vicinity of solvents or where inflammable gases and vapours can occur.
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No open fires, flames or sparks in the vicinity of the batteries.