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 : do not touch the charger during and after its operation (risk of
burn).
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.
Other precautions
Never attempt to drill a hole in or to machine the charger's case : this may damage components or
cause metal chips or filings to fall on the charger's board.
Do not do anything that is not explicitly stated in this manual.
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