Safety; Proper Usage; Other Risks; Behaviour In The Case Of Faults - Steca PAx4 Instrucciones De Montaje

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Safety

2.1 Proper usage

The PAx4 parallel switch box is exclusively intended for use in stationary autono-
mous power supplies in accordance with these operating instructions.
Any other use is regarded as improper use of the device. Examples of improper
use:
• The PAx4 parallel switch box must never be connected to the public mains
grid or a generator.
• The device may not be installed outdoors.
• An autonomous power supply system (including PAx4 parallel switch box)
must not be installed, operated or maintained in locations where inflam-
mable gases and vapours can occur, in dusty environments, or in the vicinity
of solvents (danger of fire and explosion: ensure that the room is adequately
ventilated).
• The PAx4 parallel switch box, inverters and batteries must not be used in the
vicinity of open fires, flames or sparks.

2.2 Other risks

WARNING
Battery acid!
Acid splashes on skin or clothing should be immediately treated with soap
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suds and rinsed with plenty of water.
If acid splashes into the eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of water and seek
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medical advice.

2.3 Behaviour in the case of faults

DANGER
• The connected inverters do not appear to function.
• Parallel switch box, inverter, alternating current cable or battery cable
are visibly damaged.
• If there is smoke emission or fluid penetration.
• If parts are loose!
In these cases immediately disconnect the inverter from the battery and the
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parallel switch box from the loads.

2.4 Exclusion of liability

The manufacturer can neither monitor compliance with this manual nor the
conditions and methods during the installation, operation, usage and mainte-
nance of the parallel switch box. Improper installation of the system may result
in damage to property and, as a consequence, bodily injury.
Therefore, we assume no responsibility or liability for loss, damage or costs
which result from, or are in any way related to, incorrect installation, improper
operation, or incorrect use and maintenance.
Similarly, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for patent right or other
right infringements of third parties caused by usage of this parallel switch box.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product, technical
data or assembly and operating instructions without prior notice.
As soon as it is evident that safe operation is no longer possible
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(e.g. visible damage), immediately disconnect the inverter from the battery
and the parallel switch box from the loads.
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