Victron energy Phoenix Smart 12 | 1600 230V Manual página 3

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General
Please familiarize yourself with the safety features and instructions by first reading the documentation supplied with this product before
using the equipment. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The equipment must be
used exclusively for the purpose for which it was designed.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
The product is used in combination with a permanent energy source (battery). Even if the equipment is switched off, a dangerous
electrical voltage can occur at the input and/or output terminals. Always disconnect the battery before performing maintenance.
The product has no internal user-serviceable components. Do not remove the front plate or operate the product if any panels have been
removed. All servicing must be undertaken by qualified personnel.
Never use the product where there is a risk of gas or dust explosions. Consult the battery manufacturer's information to ascertain that the
product is intended for use in conjunction with the battery. Always comply with the battery manufacturer's safety instructions.
WARNING: Do not lift heavy loads without assistance.
Installation
Read the installation instructions in the installation manual before installing the equipment.
This is a Safety Class I product (supplied with a protective grounding terminal). The chassis must be grounded. A grounding point is
located on the outside of the product. Whenever it is likely that the grounding protection has been damaged, the product must be turned
off and secured against unintended operation; please contact qualified service staff.
Ensure that the DC and AC input cables are fused and fitted with circuit breakers. There is no internal fuse inside this product. Never
replace a safety component with a different type. Consult the manual to determine the correct component.
During installation ensure that the remote connector with wire bridge is removed (or swtich off the remote on/off switch if installed) to
be sure that the inverter cannot be switched on unexpectedly.
Before applying power, ensure that the available power source matches the configuration settings of the product as described in the
manual.
Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct ambient conditions. Never operate the product in a wet or dusty environment.
Ensure there is adequate free space for ventilation around the product and check that the ventilation vents are not blocked.
Ensure that the required system voltage does not exceed the product's capacity.
Transport and Storage
Ensure that the mains power and battery leads have been disconnected before storing or transporting the product.
No liability can be accepted for any transport damage if the equipment is shipped in non-original packaging.
Store the product in a dry environment; the storage temperature must be between -20°C and 60°C.
Consult the battery manufacturer's manual in respect of transport, storage, charging, recharging and disposal of the battery.
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