Safety
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This guide for use by qualified installers only
6. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect DC power from the
XPower Inverter 5000 before attempting any maintenance or cleaning
or working on any circuits connected to the XPower Inverter 5000.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
7. The XPower Inverter 5000 must be provided with equipment-
grounding conductors connected to the vehicle chassis as described in
“Chassis Ground Wire Sizing” on page 2–8 and “Output Conductor
Selection for Hardwire Installation” on page 2–8.
Precautions When Working With Batteries
1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the
manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed to
reduce the risk of battery explosion.
2. Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries
generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you
must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before
installing or using your XPower Inverter 5000.
3. This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or
sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the XPower
Inverter 5000 in compartments containing batteries or flammable
materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment.
This includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel
tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections between
components of the fuel system.
4. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
5. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.
6. 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.
7. 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.
WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard
