Precautions - Warranty; Precautions (Warning) - Provisions Relating To Safety - Cristec CPS3 12V/16A Manual Del Usuario

1. PRECAUTIONS – WARRANTY
The CRISTEC equipment includes the following:
► 1 metal box containing the battery charger's electronic function
► this user manual
► 1 specific packing
This document applies to battery chargers from the CRISTEC CPS3 range as listed on the cover.
The manual is intended for users, installers and equipment maintenance staff. Please read this manual carefully
before working on the charger.
This manual should be kept safely and consulted before attempting any repairs because it contains all the
information required to use the appliance.
This document is the property of CRISTEC; all the information it contains applies to the accompanying product.
CRISTEC reserves the right to modify the specifications without notice.
1.1. PRECAUTIONS (WARNING) – PROVISIONS RELATING TO SAFETY
Material of class I according to NF EN 60950 standards.
The instructions of installation are contained in the NFC 15-100 standards and in the specific standard "for
pleasure boats – electrical systems- Installation of distribution of alternating current" ISO13297 reference.
The installation must be carried out by an electrician or a professional installer.
The AC network must be disconnected before starting any maintenance work on the equipment.
This equipment is not intended to be used by children.
Main precaution
Before handle the charger, please imperatively read carefully this manual.
Precautions regarding the electric shocks
Risk of electric shock and danger of death: it's strictly forbidden to interfere in the charger when under
voltage.
Precautions regarding accidental earthing leaks
The charger's PE terminal must be earthed and connected before any other terminal.
The charger must be closed before it is turned on with the screw provided for the purpose.
Accidental leakage current between phase and earth: standard NFC15-100 should be followed when
installing.
Use the services of an electrician or professional installer to make the necessary connections. The
charger should be connected to a system having a 30mA differential two-pole circuit-breaker.
Accidental leakage current between the charge circuit and the earth: accidental current leakage at the
earth must be detected by means of an independent protective device outside the charger (a residual
current device or an insulation detector).
The installer should decide on the rating and nature of the protection according to the risks. Special
precautions should be taken on any installation prone to electrolyse phenomena. Regulations require the
presence of a battery switch on the outputs between the + and - poles.
Precautions regarding lightning
In areas highly exposed to lightning, it may be advisable to install a lightning arrestor upstream of the
charger to safeguard it against irreversible damage.
Precautions regarding overheating of the appliance
This appliance is designed to be mounted on a vertical wall or partition as indicated herein.
It is imperative that there be a gap of 150mm around the charger. The installer must see to it that the
temperature of the air at the input is lower than 65°C in extreme operating conditions.
Measures should also be taken to allow for the discharge of hot air on either side of the charger.
It's strictly forbidden to put any device on or against the charger.
The charger must not be installed near a source of heat; it should be installed in a well-ventilated area.
The charger's air inlets and outlets must not be obstructed.
Be careful hot surface:
Precautions regarding dust, seepage and falling water
The charger should be located so as to prevent penetration of damp, liquid, salt and dust, any of which
could cause irreparable damage to the equipment and be potentially hazardous for the user.
The appliance should be installed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Precautions regarding inflammable materials
The charger should not be used near inflammable materials, liquids or gases.
The batteries can emit explosive gases: please follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully when
installing them.
Nearby the batteries: ventilate the place, do not smoke, do not use any high flame.
Use fuses as defined in this manual.
CPS3-1M-2M-DED
do not touch the charger during and after its operation (risk of burn).
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