Xantrex RV2012GS, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
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5. Use caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could
spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an
explosion.
6. Remove all metal items, like rings, bracelets, and watches when working with
lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries produce a short circuit current high
enough to weld metal to skin, causing a severe burn.
7. Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid
when you work near a lead-acid battery.
8. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing, or eyes.
9. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your
eyes while working near batteries.
10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood it with running cold water
for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately.
11. If you need to remove a battery, always remove the ground terminal from the
battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so you don’t cause a spark.
Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances
Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or
transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage
charging output.
Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the
modified sine wave output of the RV Series Inverter/Charger. When first using a
rechargable device with the RV Series Inverter/Charger, monitor its temperature
for 10 minutes to ensure that it does not become abnormally hot. Use caution
when using the following with the RV Series Inverter/Charger:
• Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors, and night lights that
can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.
• Lightweight, “transformer-less” cordless power tool chargers. Affected
chargers may display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are
present at the battery terminals.
CAUTION: Equipment damage
Important:
If you are unsure about using your rechargeable appliance with the RV
Series Inverter/Charger, contact the equipment manufacturer to find out if the equipment
is compatible with the modified sine wave output of the RV Series Inverter/Charger.