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Form
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Safety Instructions
Important: Read this manual before installation, it contains important safety,
installation, and operating instructions. Save this manual and keep it in a safe place.
1.1
Warning and Danger Symbols:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock and to ensure the safe operation of your
Dimensions power inverter, the following symbols are used throughout the manual.
ATTENTION:
Important operating instructions.
Follow them closely.
DANGER:
Risk of personal harm and/or
electrocution exists in this area.
Use extreme caution.
SAFETY CERTIFICATION:
This is a UL and CUL Certified product that complies with all the safety
standards required in the USA and Canada for land vehicle inverters.
1.2
Inverter Precautions:
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Inverters produce hazardous voltages. To avoid risk of harm or fire, the unit must be
properly installed.
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There are no user serviceable parts inside, do not remove the cover.
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The inverter should not be mounted in a location that may be exposed to rain or
spray.
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The inverter should not be installed in a zero clearance enclosure.
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Damage to the inverter will occur if correct polarity is not observed when installing
the DC input cables.
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Damage to the inverter will occur if an external AC power source is applied to the
inverter’s AC hardwire output.
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The inverter contains a circuit breaker and capacitor that may produce a spark. Do
not mount in a confined battery or gas compartment.
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Be sure the inverter is turned OFF during installation.
1.3
Battery Precautions:
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Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. There is a risk of acid
exposure.
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Batteries generate explosive gases during operation.
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There is risk of high current discharge from shorting a battery that can cause fire
and explosion. Use insulated tools during installation.
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Remove all rings, watches, jewelry or other conductive items before working near
the batteries.
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Inspect the batteries once a year for cracks, leaks or swelling.
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Dispose of the batteries according to local regulations. Do not incinerate batteries;
risk of explosion exists.