Liability Disclaimer, Special precautions

STUDER INNOTEC

XP-COMPACT

−Damage from atmospheric over voltage (lightning)

1.4Liability Disclaimer

Respecting this manual, servicing and method of installation, functioning, application and maintenance of the appliance can not be controlled or supervised by STUDER INNOTEC. Hence we do not accept any liability and responsibility for damages, losses and costs which result through the use of this appliance or which result through incorrect installation, incorrect operation or wrong application and maintenance, or which by some other means maybe connected to each other.

The use of STUDER INNOTEC’s inverters does exclusively involve the user’s liability.

This device is not designed for applications involving health care and medical treatments where the patient life is concerned and where any mishap may be lethal. Similarly, we do not accept any liability for any violation of the patents rights or violation of any third party’s rights resulting from the use of this appliance STUDER INNOTEC reserves the right to modify the technical data or these operating instructions without any prior notice.

1.5Warning

This manual must be readily available for the user at any time. The user must be familiar with the precautions and safety aspects in the country of installation.

During operation of XP-COMPACT, high voltages are generated at the connections and inside of the appliance which could be lethal. Work on the appliance and on the installation should only be carried out by skilled and trained people.

The whole installation connected with the XP-COMPACT must comply with the rules and codes in force.

People without the written authorization from STUDER INNOTEC are strictly forbidden to carry out any change or repair on the appliances. For authorized changes only original parts are to be used.

The XP-COMPACT may only be used when it has been installed in accordance with these instructions and all parts have been correctly assembled and installed.

The XP-COMPACT may only be connected to lead-acid or lead-gel batteries.

Caution: Even when a XP-COMPACT has been disconnected from all connections, at the OUTPUT point there could still be deadly voltages present. To remove these voltages you must switch on the XP-COMPACT ON with the ON/OFF switch. After one minute the electronics are discharged and any work can now be safely carried out.

The XP-COMPACT is only suitable for internal use and under no circumstances should it be subjected to snow, rain, or any other wet conditions.

By installations in motorized vehicles the XP-COMPACT must be protected from water-spray and any other wet conditions.

Caution: In normal use lead-acid and lead-gel batteries give out explosive gases. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of batteries. The batteries must always be stored or placed in a well ventilated room, they should be placed in such a way that there is no danger of short-circuit through carelessness. Never charge frozen batteries.

1.6Special precautions

−While working on batteries there should always be a second person close to you or within your voice range, in case help is needed.

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