Important Safety Instructions
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Battery Safety
WARNING: Explosion, Electrocution, or Fire Hazard
Use the battery types recommended by OutBack Power Technologies.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s recommendations for installation and
maintenance.
Ensure the cables are properly sized. Failure to size the cables properly can
results in a fire hazard.
Ensure clearance requirements are strictly enforced around the batteries.
Ensure the area around the batteries is well ventilated and clean of debris.
Never smoke near, or allow a spark or flame near, the batteries.
Always use insulated tools. Avoid dropping tools onto batteries or other
electrical parts.
Keep plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts
skin, clothing, or eyes.
Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection when working with
batteries. Avoid touching bare skin or eyes while working near batteries.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water. If acid enters the eye, immediately flood it with running cold water
for at least 20 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
Never charge a frozen battery.
Insulate batteries as appropriate against freezing temperatures. A
discharged battery will freeze more easily than a charged one.
If you need to remove a battery, always remove the grounded terminal
from the battery first. Make sure all devices are de-energized or
disconnected to avoid causing a spark.
If a remote or automatic generator control system is used, disable the
starting circuit and/or disconnect the generator from its starting battery
while performing maintenance to prevent accidental starting.
IMPORTANT:
Baking Soda neutralizes lead-acid battery electrolyte.
Vinegar neutralizes NiCad and NiFe battery electrolyte.
Have a supply of either substance readily available if using these types of
batteries.
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