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• No overcurrent protection for the battery supply is provided as
an integral part of this inverter. Overcurrent protection of the
battery cables must be provided as part of the installation.
• No overcurrent protection for the AC output wiring is provided as
an integral part of this inverter. Overcurrent protection of the AC
output wiring must be provided as part of the installation.
IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Wear eye protection (safety glasses) when working with
batteries.
• Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when
installing or performing maintenance on the inverter.
• Never work alone. Always have someone near you when working
around
batteries.
• Use proper lifting techniques when working with batteries.
• Never use old or untested batteries. Check each battery’s label
for age, type, and date code to ensure all batteries are identical.
• Batteries are sensitive to changes in temperature. Always install
batteries in a stable environment.
• Install batteries in a well ventilated area. Batteries can produce
explosive gasses. For compartment or enclosure installations,
always vent batteries to the outside.
• Provide at least one inch of air space between batteries to
provide optimum cooling.
• Never smoke when in the vicinity of batteries.
• To prevent a spark at the battery and reduce the chance of
explosion, always connect the cables to the batteries
fi
rst. Then
connect the cables to the inverter.
• Use insulated tools at all times.
• Always verify proper polarity and voltage before connecting the
batteries to the inverter.
• To reduce the chance of
fi
re or explosion, do not short-circuit the
batteries.
• In the event of accidental exposure to battery acid, wash
thoroughly with soap and water. In the event of exposure to the
eyes,
fl
ood them for at least 15 minutes with running water and
seek immediate medical attention.
• Recycle old batteries.
SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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