REV
03
‐
13
Inverter
Safety
Warnings
(Continued)
WARNING:
Handling
the
cord
on
this
product
or
cords
associated
with
accessories
sold
with
this
product,
may
expose
you
to
lead,
a
chemical
known
to
the
State
of
California
to
cause
cancer
and
birth
defects
or
other
reproductive
harm.
Wash
hands
after
handling.
WARNING:
With
use,
the
inverter
will
become
warm
and
possibly
hot.
Keep
it
away
from
any
heat
sensitive
materials.
Make
sure
the
inverter
is
not
close
to
any
potential
source
of
flammable
fumes,
gases
or
clothing.
Keep
the
unit
away
from
flammable
material
or
in
any
location
which
may
accumulate
flammable
fumes
or
gases,
such
as
the
battery
compartment
of
your
car,
boat,
RV
or
truck.
WARNING:
Do
not
operate
the
unit
in
an
enclosed
area
that
contains
automotive
type
lead
‐
acid
batteries.
This
type
of
battery
emits
explosive
hydrogen
gas
that
can
be
ignited
by
sparks.
WARNING:
Do
not
use
the
inverter
near
an
open
engine
compartment.
WARNING:
Keep
the
inverter
dry.
DO
NOT
allow
the
inverter
to
come
into
contact
with
rain
or
moisture.
DO
NOT
operate
the
inverter
if
you,
the
inverter,
the
device
being
operated
or
any
other
surfaces
that
may
come
in
contact
with
any
power
source
are
wet.
Water
and
many
other
liquids
can
conduct
electricity,
which
may
lead
to
serious
injury.
WARNING:
Do
not
connect
the
unit
to
AC
distribution
wiring.
WARNING:
Only
connect
the
power
inverter
to
a
12
‐
volt
battery
accessory
outlet
or
12
‐
volt
battery.
Make
sure
the
AC
plug
connection
is
tight.
Do
not
modify
the
AC
receptacle
in
any
way.
WARNING:
Do
not
place
the
inverter
in
direct
sunlight.
Keep
the
unit
in
cool
environments.
The
ideal
air
temperature
for
operation
is
between
50°
and
80°F.
Keep
out
of
direct
sunlight
and
away
from
heating
vents,
radiators
or
other
sources
of
heat.
Keep
the
inverter
well
ventilated
in
order
to
properly
disperse
heat
generated
while
it
is
in
use.
Make
sure
there
are
several
inches
of
clearance
around
the
top
and
sides
and
do
not
block
the
slots
of
the
inverter.
WARNING:
Do
not
open
the
unit.
High
voltages
are
present
inside.
WARNING:
Use
proper
size
wiring.
High
power
inverters
can
draw
many
amps
from
the
12
volt
source
and
can
melt
wires
if
not
fused
and
sized
properly.
WARNING:
Some
chargers
for
small
nickel
‐
cadmium
batteries
can
be
damaged
if
connected
to
the
unit.
Do
not
use
the
unit
on
small
battery
‐
operated
appliances
such
as
flashlights,
razors
and
night
lights
that
can
be
plugged
directly
into
an
AC
outlet
to
recharge.
Also
do
not
use
the
unit
on
certain
battery
chargers
for
battery
packs
used
in
hand
power
tools.
These
chargers
will
have
a
warning
label
indicating
that
dangerous
voltages
are
present
at
the
battery
terminals.
WARNING:
This
device
does
not
include
an
internal
Ground
Fault
Circuit
Interrupter
(GFCI).