User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DC/DC voltage converter 24 V/2x12 V 18 A
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer,
Thank you very much for the trust you have placed in us. You have acquired a reliable high-quality product which will
deliver good services for a long time if used appropriately.
Please read these instructions for use thoroughly and completely to familiarize yourself with the product prior to putting it
into operation. You receive important information for safe operation and maintenance of the device.
DELIVERY CONTENT
• Voltage converter
• Manual
INTENDED USE
This voltage converter is used wherever 24 DC voltage has to be reduced to 12 DC voltage. For example, in construction
vehicles, trucks, buses, mobile homes, solar systems, boats, etc. The user must ensure that the device is protected against
humidity and damp. Any other use than described before may damage this product; in addition, improper use may result in
serious hazards, such as short-circuiting, fire, electrical shock etc. The entire product must not be modified or converted
and the housing must not be opened in any manner whatsoever!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Dear customer,
The following safety notes and hazard warnings serve not only for the protection of the device but also for the
protection of your health. Please read the following points thoroughly. In case of property damage or personal injuries
caused by improper handling or non-observance of these operating instructions or the safety notes stated herein, the
warrant/guarantee expires. We assume no liability for any consequential damages.
General:
• For safety and technical approval reasons (CE), the unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is not
permitted.
• This device is no toy and must not be used by children! Please ensure childproof operation and storage of the device at
any time.
• Maintenance, installation or repair works may only be performed by an expert/qualified workshop. Use only original
spare parts for repair work. The use of any other spare parts may lead to serious damage to property and personal
injury!
• The interior of the device does not contain any product components which must be set or maintained by you.
• Don’t leave packaging material heedlessly. It could become a hazardous toy for children!
• Handle the product with care; impacts, shocks or even a fall from a low height may cause damage. In this case have the
voltage converter checked by a qualified expert before restart.
• If you detect damages, stop operating the device. Bring it to a qualified workshop or dispose of it in an environmentally
compatible manner.
Operation:
• The product may only be operated in a dry environment. It may not get humid or wet.
• The use of the product under unfavorable environmental conditions must be avoided under all circumstances.
Unfavorable environmental conditions include: ambient temperatures above 50°C, flammable gases, solvents, vapours,
dust, relative humidity in excess of 80%, and moisture.
• The device may not be operated near of flammable materials, open fire or gases.
• Ensure proper ventilation during the operational phase, never cover the voltage converter and connected devices.
• Protect the voltage converter against electro-magnetic fields as well as impacts and vibrations.
• Avoid sudden differences in temperature! This may cause the formation of condensation water in the interior of the
device! In this case, the voltage converter must be adjusted to the new ambient temperature before start at a well-
ventilated place for a least one hour.
• If there is reason to believe that safe operation is no longer possible, the device must be switched off immediately and
secured against unintentional operation. Safe operation can no longer be assumed if the device is not functioning, has
visible damage, the connection cables are damaged, the device has been damaged in transport, after storage under
unfavourable conditions.