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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT: Read and save this
Owner’s
Guide
for
future reference.
This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions for the
Freedom HF Inverter/Charger
units
–
Freedom HF 1000
and
Freedom HF
1800
.
1. B
EFORE
INSTALLING
AND
USING
THE
F
REEDOM
HF
,
READ
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
AND
CAUTIONARY
MARKINGS
ON
THE
F
REEDOM
HF
,
THE
BATTERIES
,
AND
ALL
APPROPRIATE
SECTIONS
OF
THIS
GUIDE
.
2. Do not expose the
Freedom HF
to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. To
reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation
openings. Do not install the
Freedom HF
in a zero-clearance
compartment. Overheating may result.
3. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing
wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized. Do not
operate the
Freedom HF
with damaged or substandard wiring.
4. The use of any attachments not recommended or sold by Xantrex,
may result in risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
LIMITATIONS ON USE
The
Freedom HF
is not intended for use in connection with life
support systems or other medical equipment or devices.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious
injury.
RISK OF INJURY
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only 12 Vdc lead-acid (GEL,
AGM, or Flooded) rechargeable batteries. Other battery types
may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate
injury.
