Samlex America MSK-10A - Manual (Page 3)

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SeCtIOn 1 | Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLeASe ReAD tHe FoLLoWinG SAFetY inStRUctionS BeFoRe USinG tHe cHARGe contRoLLeR.
FAiLURe to ABiDe BY tHe RecoMMenDAtionS MAY cAUSe PeRSonAL inJURY / DAMAGe to tHe
contRoLLeR.
The following safety symbols will be used in this manual to highlight safety
and information:
WARninG!
Indicates possibility of physical harm to the user in case of non-compliance.
!
cAUtion!
Indicates possibility of damage to the equipment in case of non-compliance.
i
inFo
Indicates useful supplemental information.
WARninGS
!
cAUtionS!
1. This Charge Controller is not waterproof (Ingress Protection rating is IP-30). PLeASe
eNSUre THAT THe UNIT IS INSTALLeD IN DrY, CooL AND WeLL VeNTILATeD eNVI-
roNMeNT.
2. The design of the Charge Controller allows oNLY Positive grounding, where re-
quired. Ground the Positive terminal of the PV Panel(s) input on the Charge
Controller or the Positive terminal of the battery. Do NoT ground the Negative.
3. There are no user serviceable parts inside the controller. Do not disassemble or
attempt to repair it.
4. Install external fuses / breakers as required.
5. Disconnect the PV Panel(s) and fuse / breakers near to battery before installing or
adjusting the controller.
6. Confirm that power connections are tightened to avoid excessive heating from
loose connection.
7. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only 12V / 24V Lead Acid batteries - flooded,
AGM or Gel Cell types. other types of batteries may be subject to bursting which
can lead to personal injury & damage.
8. Comply with battery manufacturer’s recommendations.
9. Avoid charging damaged, defective or old battery.
10. ensure correct polarity is maintained when connecting the Charge Controller to the
battery - Connect the Positive output terminal to the Positive battery Post and the
Negative output terminal to the Negative battery Post. reversal of polarity connec-
tion will blow the external inline protective fuse.