Victron energy Compact 12/1200 230V Manuel page 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 conjunction with a permanent energy source (battery). Input and/or
output terminals may still be dangerously energized, even when the equipment is
switched off. Always switch off the AC supply and the battery before carrying out
maintenance or servicing the product.
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. Never
replace a safety component with a different type. Consult the manual to determine the
correct component.
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.
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