Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com | carmanahtraffic.com 4E / F SERIES USER MANUAL1.0 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS1.0 Warnings and PrecautionsThe following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this manual:WARNING indicates that serious bodily harm or death may result from failure to adhere to theprecautions.CAUTION indicates that damage to equipment may result if the instructions are not followed.NOTE suggests optimal conditions and provides additional information.1.1 Warranty DisclaimerThis manual will familiarize you with the features, operation standards, and installation of Carmanah's E and FSeries flashing beacons. Failure to comply with the use, storage, maintenance, installation or placementinstructions detailed in this manual could void the warranty.1.2 StandardsPerform all installation, wiring, grounding and maintenance in conformance with local building and electricalcodes. Adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is mandatory to comply with any certification markings.Non-adherence to code may void the warranty.1.3 Safety and Usage PrecautionsBatteries are shipped fully charged. Use extreme caution when handling the batteries as they cangenerate hazardous short-circuit currents. Remove all jewelry (bracelets, metal-strap watches,etc.) before handling the batteries.Solar panels produce DC electricity when exposed to light and can therefore produce anelectrical shock or burn. To render solar panels inoperative, remove them from sunlight or fullycover their front surface with an opaque material.Before lifting any heavy or bulky equipment, ensure the load is secured so moving parts do notshift, and that it can be lifted as far as needed without back strain or loss of grip. Installation mayrequire more than one person.