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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read the Safety Precautions before installing or using the BC300 External
Shunt and CommLink. Be sure to observe all precautions without fail. Failure to
observe these instructions properly may result in personal damage or personal
injury which, depending on the circumstances, may be serious and cause loss of
life.
WARNING
Correct installation is the most critical factor in ensuring the safe use of the device. If
every consideration of these instructions has been satisfied, the device will be safe to
operate.
Metal conducts electricity. Take care not to drop or touch metal objects onto the
battery terminals. If contact is made, this may cause short circuits or lead to serious
personal injury. Take care and remove unwanted metal objects from the vicinity of the
battery. Remove any personal metal adornment such as chain, watch or ring before
handling the battery.
Batteries are electrically live at all times and must be treated with extreme caution.
They can supply high short circuit currents, even if they appear damaged or
undamaged.
Do not drop or shake the product vigorously as this may cause damage to the product.
Do not shock the equipment, batteries and charger, as this may cause device or
battery failure, fire or explosion.
Keep the device dry; do not expose it to water. Do not use it where it can fall into water
(such as near a pool, pond, bath etc.). Do not let the device, battery or charger come
into contact with water vapour or operate it with wet hands. Contact with water will
cause the device to short-circuit, corrode or cause electric shock.
Do not use this product where it is excessively hot, cold, dusty or humid, or where it
is exposed to strong magnetic fields or long periods of sunshine. Such exposure may
cause device or battery failure, fire or explosion.
Only use the device with the cable supplied. Use of other accessories not
recommended in this manual may cause damage to the unit and will void the
warranty.
Clean the housing of the device lightly with a dry or moist cotton cloth if required. Do
not use alcohol, thinners, benzene or any other chemical cleaner.
This device is a high precision electronic product. It contains no user-serviceable
parts inside. Do not try to dismantle, modify or repair it yourself. Disassembly by
unauthorised persons will void the warranty.
Product specifications are subject to change and improve without notice.
