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PORTAWATTZ PowerPAC Owners Manual
2.0 Safety First Before You Use the
PowerPAC
Misuse of the PowerPAC may result in danger to the user. We urge you to
pay special attention to all
CAUTION
and
WARNING
statements.
CAUTION
statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the
PowerPAC or to other equipment.
WARNING
statements identify conditions
that may result in personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING!
Shock hazard. Keep away from children.
The PowerPAC
generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a
normal household wall outlet. Treat it with the same respect that you
would any AC outlet.
Do not insert any objects into the PowerPACs AC outlets, its DC
Power Socket, or the ventilation holes in its AC inverter. Do not expose
the PowerPAC
to water.
Do not, under any circumstances, connect the PowerPAC
AC
receptacle to power utility AC distribution wiring.
Failure to follow the above safety instructions may result in personal
injury and/or damage to the PowerPAC.
WARNING!
Explosion hazard.
Do not use the PowerPAC where there are flammable fumes or gases,
such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat, or near propane
tanks. Do not use the PowerPAC in an enclosure containing
automotive-type lead acid batteries. These batteries, unlike the sealed
battery in the PowerPAC, vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be
ignited by sparks from electrical connections.
When working on electrical equipment, always ensure someone is
nearby to help you in an emergency.
WARNING!
Heated surface.
The PowerPACs AC inverter chassis may become uncomfortably
warm, reaching 60° C (140° F) under extended high power operation.
Ensure at least 5 cm. (2 in.) air space is maintained on all sides of the
PowerPAC. During operation, keep away from materials that may be
affected by high temperatures such as blankets, pillows and sleeping
bags.
CAUTION
Do not connect any AC load, whose neutral conductor is connected to
ground, to the PowerPAC.
Do not expose the PowerPAC to temperatures in excess of 40° C or
100° F.
