SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES
EN / Alpha alternator - Alpha Pro regulator / June 2007 5
2 SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES
2.1 WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS
Safety instructions and warnings are marked in this
manual by the following pictograms:
A procedure, circumstance, etc which
deserves extra attention.
CAREFUL!
Special data, restrictions and rules with
regard to preventing damage.
WARNING
A WARNING refers to possible injury to
the user or significant material damage to
the Alpha alternator / Alpha Pro regulator
if the user does not (carefully) follow the
procedures.
WARNING
Moving machinery. This symbol indicates
that a potential hazard exists caused by
moving parts.
2.2 USE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE
1 The Alpha alternator / Alpha Pro regulator is
constructed as per the applicable safety-
technical guidelines.
2 Use the Alpha alternator / Alpha Pro regulator
only:
• for the charging of lead acid batteries and
the supply of loads connected to these
batteries, in permanent systems;
• with fuses, protecting the wiring between
Alpha alternator / Alpha Pro regulator output
and battery;
• in a technical correct condition;
• in a closed, well-ventilated room, protected
against rain, moist, dust and condensation;
• observing the instructions in the users
manual.
WARNING
Never use the Alpha alternator / Alpha
Pro regulator in locations where there is
danger of gas or dust explosion or
potentially flammable products!
3 Use of the Alpha alternator / Alpha Pro regulator
other than mentioned in point 2 is not considered
to be consistent with the intended purpose.
Mastervolt is not liable for any damage resulting
from the above.
2.3 OGANIZATIONAL MEASURES
The user must always:
• have access to the user's manual;
• be familiar with the contents of this manual.
This applies in particular to section 2, Safety
Guidelines and Measures.
2.4 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
1 If the Alpha alternator, Alpha Pro regulator and
engine are switched off during maintenance
and/or repair activities, they should be secured
against unexpected and unintentional switching
on:
• remove the key from the engine ignition
switch
• switch off the connection with the batteries
or remove the DC fuse(s);
• be sure that third parties cannot reverse the
measures taken.
WARNING
When service has to be carried out while
the engine is running, be aware of
moving parts like V-belts.
2 If maintenance and/or repairs are required, use
only original spare parts.
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