Mastervolt MPPT Solar ChargeMaster 25 Mode D'emploi page 3

OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING THE MPPT SOLAR CHARGEMASTER, YOU READ
THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
2 To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary marking on these products.
3 DANGER: To reduce the risk of explosion – Never use the MPPT Solar ChargeMaster in situations where there is danger
of gas or dust explosion or area in which ignition-protected equipment is required.
WARNINGS REGARDING THE USE OF BATTERIES
1 Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a battery.
2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye
with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
6 Do not short circuit batteries, as this may result in explosion and fire hazard! Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a
metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
7 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a battery. A battery
can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
8 Only use MPPT Solar ChargeMaster for charging a LEAD-ACID or Mastervolt MLi batteries and the supply of users
attached to these batteries, in permanent systems. Do not use MPPT Solar ChargeMaster for charging dry-cell batteries
that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to
property.
9 NEVER charge a frozen battery.
10 Excessive battery discharge and/or high charging voltages can cause serious damage to batteries. Do not exceed the
recommended limits of discharge level of your batteries.
11 If it is necessary to remove a battery, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories are
off, so as not to cause an arc.
12 Be sure that the area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. Refer to the recommendations of the
battery manufacturer.
13 Batteries are heavy! It may become a projectile if it is involved in an accident! Ensure adequate and secure mounting and
always use suitable handling equipment for transportation.
WARNING REGARDING LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS
The MPPT Solar ChargeMaster is not sold for applications in any medical equipment intended for use as a component of any
life support system unless a specific written agreement pertaining to such intended use is executed between the manufacturer
and Mastervolt. Such agreement will require the equipment manufacturer either to contract additional reliability testing of the
MPPT Solar ChargeMaster and/or to commit to undertake such testing as a part of the manufacturing process. In addition the
manufacturer must agree to indemnify and not hold Mastervolt responsible for any claims arising from the use of the MPPT
Solar ChargeMaster in the life support equipment.
GUARANTEE SPECIFICATIONS
Mastervolt guarantees that this unit has been built according to the legally applicable standards and specifications. Should
work take place, which is not in accordance with the guidelines, instructions and specifications contained in this users manual,
then damage may occur and/or the unit may not fulfil its specifications. All of these matters may mean that the guarantee
becomes invalid.
The guarantee is limited to the costs of repair and/or replacement of the product. Costs for installation labor or shipping of the
defective parts are not covered by this guarantee.
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