HP marten-mouse-free Instructions For Use Manual page 15

at the same time. Therefor it is recommended that the plates are
mounted in the vicinity of the cables which are in danger of being bitten in
the upper engine compartment. Even when as a rule the car electrics are
completely insulated, care should be taken to mount the plates such that
no conducting components can be touched. Sparks from the plates to car
electrical parts cannot occur, because the voltage of 400 +/- 50 Volts can
only produce sparks of max. 0.7 mm length. A clearance of 5 mm to other
electrical parts eliminates any possible danger. Utmost care must be
taken that the metal surfaces of the plates cannot become very dirty or be
constantly exposed to moisture. This can produce leakage current which
can lead to a short-circuit and breakdown of the high voltage. Normal
atmospheric humidity is no cause for concern.
The high-voltage modules consist of corrosion-resistant contact surfaces,
alternately with plus and minus switching. The patent-pending
interconnected contact surfaces release the best possible voltage output
to the intruding animal when it touches, rubs against or steps on them.
The high-voltage modules are designed for installation in the all engine
compartments with screws, cable ties or other fastening materials. The
signal colours allow rapid detection in case of repairs or inspection work
in the engine compartment.
NOTE: If your vehicle will not be used for a longer period of time,
please be sure to disconnect the device during this period.
As additional safety, an insulated jumper can be connected between the
contact surfaces in any high-voltage module to bring about a specific
discharge.
When servicing work is being done in the engine compartment, the
device must be turned off (by removing the fuse or by means of the
switch). It is necessary to wait at least 3 minutes until the high voltage on
the platelets is reduced.
Important safety notice
As an additional safety measure, the minus-plates may be shorted to
earth with a piece of isolated wire to deliberately discharge the system.
For safety, before performing any service work within the engine
compartment, the device should be switched off (by removing the fuse or
using the built-in switch). Once switched off, it takes at least 3 minutes
until the high voltage is removed from the plate.