Important Safety Instructions; English - Mastervolt CHARGEMASTER Manual Del Usario

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This chapter describes important safety and operating instructions for use of a Chargemaster in residential,
recreational vehicle (RV) and marine applications.
GENERAL
1 Before using the Chargemaster, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the Chargemaster, the batteries, and all
appropriate sections of the manual.
2 To reduce the risk of electric shock – Do not expose Chargemaster to rain, snow, spray, moisture, excessive pollution and
condensing circumstances. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install
the Chargemaster in a non-ventilated room, overheating may result.
3 Use of an attachment or spare part not recommended or sold by Mastervolt may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
4 The Chargemaster is designed to be permanently connected to an AC and DC electrical system. Installation of, and work
on the Chargemaster, may be carried out only by a qualified, authorised and trained technician or electrician, consistent
with the locally applicable standards and regulations.
5 Make sure that all wiring is properly installed and in good electrical condition; and that wire size is large enough for AC
ampere rating of the Chargemaster. Check the wiring on a regular base, at least once a year. Do not use the
Chargemaster when the wiring is undersized or damaged.
6 Do not operate Chargemaster if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a
qualified serviceman.
7 Except for the connection compartment, the Chargemaster may not be opened or disassembled. There are no serviceable
parts inside the cabinet. Take it to a qualified, authorized and trained serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. Only qualified, electrician installers are authorized to
open the connection compartment.
8 To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect the Chargemaster from both AC and DC electrical system before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
9 The Chargemaster may not be used by children or by those who cannot read and understand the manual if they are not
supervised by a responsible person who can guarantee that the charger is being used in a safe manner. Keep the charger
away from children.
10 The Chargemaster must be provided with an equipment-grounding conductor to the AC-input ground terminal. Grounding
and all other wiring must comply with local codes and ordinances.
11 Short circuiting or reversing polarity will lead to serious damage to batteries, Chargemaster, wiring as well as accessories.
Fuses cannot prevent damage caused by reversed polarity and the warranty will be void.
12 In case of fire, you must use the fire extinguisher which is appropriate for electrical equipment.
13 If applied in a marine application in the United States, external connections to the Chargemaster shall comply with the
United States Coast Guard Electrical Regulations (33CFR183, Sub part I).
EXPLOSIVE GASES
1 WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS
OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING THE CHARGEMASTER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL
AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
2 To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary marking on these products.
3 DANGER: To reduce the risk of explosion – Never use the Chargemaster in situations where there is danger of gas or
dust explosion or area in which ignition-protected equipment is required.
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