Safety Instructions; Installation Environment - Samlexpower SCC-1208L Manuel Du Propriétaire

SECTION 1 |
Please read these instructions before installing or operating the Charge Controller to
prevent personal injury or damage to the Charge Controller.
1.1 GENERAL
Installation and wiring compliance
• Installation and wiring must comply with the local and National Electrical Codes and
must be done by a certified electrician.
Preventing electrical shock
• The Negative system conductor should be properly grounded. Grounding should
comply with local codes.
• Disconnect all input and output side connections before working on any circuits as-
sociated with the Charge Controller.

Installation environment

• The controller is splash proof and can be mounted outdoors in a vertical position. Do
not expose to ambient temperature > 60° C.
Preventing fire and explosion hazards
• Working with the Charge Controller may produce arcs or sparks. Thus, the Charge
Controller should not be used in areas where there are inflammable materials or
gases requiring ignition protected equipment. These areas may include spaces con-
taining gasoline powered machinery, fuel tanks,
battery compartments.
Precautions when working with batteries
• Batteries contain very corrosive diluted Sulphuric Acid as electrolyte. Precautions
should be taken to prevent contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
• Batteries generate Hydrogen and Oxygen during charging resulting in evolution of
explosive gas mixture. Care should be taken to ventilate the battery area and follow
the battery manufacturer's recommendations.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the batteries.
• Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark
or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
• Remove metal items like rings, bracelets and watches when working with batteries.
The batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the
like to metal and thus cause a severe burn.
• If you need to remove a battery, always remove the ground terminal from the bat-
tery first. Make sure that all the accessories are off so that you do not cause a spark.

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