Studer Innotec XPC 1400-12 - Manual (Page 4)

STUDER INNOTEC XP-COMPACT
XP-COMPACT V5.3 6/77
− Damage from atmospheric over voltage (lightning)
1.4 Liability Disclaimer
Respecting this manual, servicing and method of installation, functioning, application
and maintenance of the appliance can not be controlled or supervised by STUDER
INNOTEC. Hence we do not accept any liability and responsibility for damages,
losses and costs which result through the use of this appliance or which result
through incorrect installation, incorrect operation or wrong application and
maintenance, or which by some other means maybe connected to each other.
The use of STUDER INNOTEC’s inverters does exclusively involve the user’s
liability.
This device is not designed for applications involving health care and medical
treatments where the patient life is concerned and where any mishap may be lethal.
Similarly, we do not accept any liability for any violation of the patents rights or
violation of any third party’s rights resulting from the use of this appliance
STUDER INNOTEC reserves the right to modify the technical data or these operating
instructions without any prior notice.
1.5 Warning
This manual must be readily available for the user at any time. The user must be
familiar with the precautions and safety aspects in the country of installation.
During operation of XP-COMPACT, high voltages are generated at the connections
and inside of the appliance which could be lethal. Work on the appliance and on the
installation should only be carried out by skilled and trained people.
The whole installation connected with the XP-COMPACT must comply with the rules
and codes in force.
People without the written authorization from STUDER INNOTEC are strictly
forbidden to carry out any change or repair on the appliances. For authorized
changes only original parts are to be used.
The XP-COMPACT may only be used when it has been installed in accordance with
these instructions and all parts have been correctly assembled and installed.
The XP-COMPACT may only be connected to lead-acid or lead-gel batteries.
Caution: Even when a XP-COMPACT has been disconnected from all
connections, at the OUTPUT point there could still be deadly voltages present.
To remove these voltages you must switch on the XP-COMPACT ON with the
ON/OFF switch. After one minute the electronics are discharged and any work
can now be safely carried out.
The XP-COMPACT is only suitable for internal use and under no circumstances
should it be subjected to snow, rain, or any other wet conditions.
By installations in motorized vehicles the XP-COMPACT must be protected from
water-spray and any other wet conditions.
Caution: In normal use lead-acid and lead-gel batteries give out explosive
gases. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of batteries. The
batteries must always be stored or placed in a well ventilated room, they
should be placed in such a way that there is no danger of short-circuit through
carelessness. Never charge frozen batteries.
1.6 Special precautions
− While working on batteries there should always be a second person close to you
or within your voice range, in case help is needed.