Eaton Electrical SC200 Manuel D’Utilisation
Warnings
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IPN 997-00012-41D December 2006
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Batteries (if applicable)
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Always install the batteries according to the relevant battery manufacturer’s
instructions.
instructions.
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Batteries are powerful sources of energy and present a potential electrical shock and
energy hazard. The energy hazard is always present, even if the batteries are not
connected. Avoid short circuiting terminals of opposite polarity.
energy hazard. The energy hazard is always present, even if the batteries are not
connected. Avoid short circuiting terminals of opposite polarity.
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Batteries are heavy, awkward to handle and can cause personal injury. To prevent
back injury, use correct lifting and bending techniques when moving batteries. If the
batteries are too heavy to move, request assistance. Always comply with the relevant
company rules or local regulations.
back injury, use correct lifting and bending techniques when moving batteries. If the
batteries are too heavy to move, request assistance. Always comply with the relevant
company rules or local regulations.
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Remove or cover rings, wristwatch and other metal jewelry that might be exposed to
battery terminals, before installing batteries.
battery terminals, before installing batteries.
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Do not wear synthetic clothing when installing batteries.
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Always use insulated tools.
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Only use a clean soft damp cloth for cleaning the batteries. Do not use cleaning
detergents or chemicals.
detergents or chemicals.
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When unpacking the batteries inspect them carefully for leaks, corrosion and possible
damage. Report any damage or other battery related problems immediately to your
battery supplier.
damage. Report any damage or other battery related problems immediately to your
battery supplier.
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Do not remove the factory-fitted transit insulation covers from the batteries until
access to the battery terminals is required.
access to the battery terminals is required.
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Do not place tools, loose cables or metal objects (such as interconnecting bars) on top
of batteries.
of batteries.
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Do not drop tools, loose cables or metal objects onto intercell connections or terminals
of opposite polarity.
of opposite polarity.
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Only terminate cables and interconnecting bars after confirming that the termination
will not create a short circuit.
will not create a short circuit.
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Always tighten the battery terminal bolts according to the battery manufacturer’s
specification. Failing to do so can cause erratic battery performance, possible damage
to the battery, and/or personal injury.
specification. Failing to do so can cause erratic battery performance, possible damage
to the battery, and/or personal injury.
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Always ensure that any shrouding supplied with the batteries is correctly fitted to
cable connectors.
cable connectors.