Safety Instructions - Victron energy Phoenix Inverter Smart 12/1600 Manual Del Usuario

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 combination with a permanent energy source (battery). Even if the
equipment is switched off, a dangerous electrical voltage can occur at the input and/or
output terminals. Always disconnect the battery before performing maintenance.
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. There is no
internal fuse inside this product. Never replace a safety component with a different type.
Consult the manual to determine the correct component.
During installation ensure that the remote connector with wire bridge is removed (or swtich off
the remote on/off switch if installed) to be sure that the inverter cannot be switched on
unexpectedly.
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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