Installation Safety Precautions; Battery Safety - Morningstar Essential Serie Manual Del Operador

WARNING: Risk Of Electrical Shock.
NO POWER OR ACCESSORY TERMINALS ARE
ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED FROM DC INPUT,
AND MAY BE ENERGIZED WITH HAZARDOUS
SOLAR VOLTAGE. UNDER CERTAIN FAULT
CONDITIONS, BATTERY COULD BECOME OVER-
CHARGED. TEST BETWEEN ALL TERMINALS AND
GROUND BEFORE TOUCHING.
• External solar and battery disconnects are required.
• Disconnect all sources of power to the controller
before installing or adjusting the EcoPulse.
• There are no fuses or disconnects inside the
EcoPulse Do not attempt to repair.

Installation Safety Precautions

• Mount the EcoPulse indoors. Prevent exposure to
the elements and do not allow water to enter the
controller.
• Install the EcoPulse in a location that prevents
casual contact. The EcoPulse heatsink can become
very hot during operation.
• Use insulated tools when working with batteries.
• Avoid wearing jewelry during installation.
• The battery bank must be comprised of batteries of
same type, make, and age.
• UL/IEC 62109 certified for use in negative ground or
floating systems only
• Do not smoke near the battery bank.
• Power connections must remain tight to avoid
excessive heating from a loose connection.
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• Use properly sized conductors and circuit
interrupters.
• This charge controller is to be connected to DC
circuits only. These DC connections are identified by
the symbol below:
Direct Current Symbol
The EcoPulse controller must be installed by a qualified
technician in accordance with the electrical regulations
of the country where the product is installed.
A means of disconnecting all power supply poles must
be provided. These disconnects must be incorporated
in the fixed wiring.
The EcoPulse negative power terminals are common,
and must be grounded as instructions, local codes,
and regulations require.

Battery Safety

WARNING: A battery can present a risk of
electrical shock or burn from large amounts
of short-circuit current, fire, or explosion from
vented gases. Observe proper precautions.
WARNING: Risk of Explosion.
Proper disposal of batteries is required. Do
not dispose of batteries in fire. Refer to local
regulations or codes for requirements.
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