Xantrex RS3000, Installation Manual

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Important Safety Instructions
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Installation Guide contains
important safety instructions.
Before you install and use your RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger, be
sure to read, understand, and save these safety instructions and those in
the other product guides.
Read all cautionary markings on the inverter/charger, the batteries, and all
appropriate sections of this guide.
1. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by Xantrex Technology,
Inc. may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
2. The inverter/charger is designed to be permanently connected to your
AC and DC electrical systems. Xantrex recommends that all wiring
be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to
the local and national electrical codes applicable in your application.
3. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that the existing
wiring is in good condition and that the wire is not undersized. Do not
operate the inverter/charger with damaged or substandard wiring.
4. To reduce risk of damage and injury, charge only rechargeable
lead-acid batteries (flooded, gel, or absorbed glass mat (AGM) types).
Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and
damage.
5. Do not operate the inverter/charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the unit is
damaged, see the Warranty and Product Information section in the
RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide .
WARNING: Risk of injury or loss of life
The RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger shall not be used in connection with life
support systems or other medical equipment or devices.
WARNING
The following warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in
personal injury or loss of life.