Redarc R-12-400RS-NA, Manual

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3. Ensure that all the DC connections are tight — torque between 9 to 10 ft lb (11.7 to 13 Nm). Loose
connections could result in overheating and can be a potential hazard.
4.
Some components in the inverter can cause arcs and sparks. Do not put batteries, flammable
materials, or anything that should be ignition-protected around the inverter. Doing so may result in fire
or explosion. Be extra cautious so as to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto a vehicle battery.
Doing so might cause the battery to spark or might short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts
that may cause an explosion.
5. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a
battery. A battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
causing a severe burn.
6.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove the affected clothing and wash the affected area
of your skin immediately with soap and water. If battery acid enters your eye, immediately flood the
eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical assistance immediately.
7. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery. This may cause the battery to
explode.
8.
Batteries are capable of providing very large currents in the case of a short circuit. A fuse must be
installed on the positive supply cable as close as practical to the battery. Failure to do so provides
inadequate protection against fire in the case of a short circuit. Only use high quality copper cable and
keep the cable length short, refer to Section 2.2.4 (page 10) for more information.
NOTICE
• Upon receipt, examine the box for damage. If you have found any damage on the box please notify the
company you purchased this unit from.
• Install the inverter in a well-ventilated area with reasonable clearance. Do not install the inverter in a
zero-clearance compartment or obstruct the ventilation openings. Doing so may result in the inverter
overheating and ultimately damage the inverter.
• Reverse Polarity connection will blow the internal fuse and may damage the inverter permanently and
will void warranty.
• Do not operate appliances that may feed power back into the inverter. Damage to the inverter may
occur as a result.
• Ensure that the frequency output of the inverter matches the frequency requirements of all
appliances and equipment to be used with the inverter. Attempting to use appliances that requires
an AC frequency different to the inverter output may result in damage to your appliances. Output AC
frequency is dip switch selectable, see section 2.1.2 (page 7).
• All RS Series Inverters are suitable for indoor use only.