Electrical connection
DANGER
Risk of fatal injury due to electrical current!
Improper conduct when carrying out electrical work can lead to death due to electric shock!
- Before all electrical work, disconnect the product from the mains and secure it against being switched on again without authorisation.
- Disconnect the battery and insulate the plus contact.
- Electrical work must be carried out by a qualified electrician!
- Observe local regulations!
DANGER
Risk of explosion due to incorrect connection!
If the connected float switch is installed within a hazardous area (ex-zone), there is a risk of explosion if the connection is faulty!
- Connect the float switch using an Ex cut-off relay!
- Connection must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
NOTICE
Finally, connect the mains connection and battery!
Once the mains connection is established or the battery is connected, the switchgear is in operation.
- First connect all inputs and outputs (float switch, alarm signal, etc.).
- Then connect the battery (only DrainAlarm)
- Establish the mains connection as a final step.
- The mains connection current and voltage must be as stated on the rating plate.
- Earth the switchgear − mains connection with correctly installed protective earth conductor.
- Fuse on mains side: max. 10 A.
- Use a circuit breaker with switching characteristic “B”.
- Provide a residual-current device (RCD) in accordance with the local guidelines.
- Route connection cable in accordance with the local guidelines.
- Be careful not to damage the connection cables (e.g. pulling or squeezing/crushing) when installing them.
- Seal unused threaded cable glands.