I. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
:
1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near
a lead-acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
3. Wear complete eye and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near a battery.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If battery acid enters
the eye, immediately flood eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
5. NEVER
smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit
the battery or other electrical part and cause a fire or an explosion.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a
lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery, when shorted, can produce a current sufficient to weld a ring or the
like metal causing a severe burn.
8.
Use the battery charger for charging gel-cell, AGM and flooded lead-acid batteries only. Do not use the
charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home applications. These batteries
may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
9. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
: Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous.
Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation.
II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Before installing and using the Inverter Charger, read the manual and cautionary markings on the Inverter
Charger enclosure. Be sure to read all instructions and cautionary markings for any equipment attached
to this unit. Installers must be certified technicians or electricians.
2. This product is designed for indoor/compartment installation. Do not expose the inverter/charger to rain,
snow, spray, bilge or dust. To reduce risk of hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do
not install the Inverter Charger in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result. Allow clearance
around the inverter for air flow. Make sure that the air can circulate freely around the unit. A minimum air
flow of 145CFM is required.
3.
To avoid a risk of fire and electronic shock. Make sure that existing wiring is in good electrical condition;
and that wire size is not undersized. Do not operate the Inverter with damaged or substandard wiring.
4.
This equipment contains components which can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion
do not install in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations which require
ignition protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel
tanks, or joints, fittings, or other connection between components of the fuel system. See Warranty for
instructions on obtaining service.
5. Do not dis-assemble the Inverter Charger. It contains no user serviceable parts. Attempting to service the
Inverter Charger yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged
after all power is disconnected.
6. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC and DC power from the Inverter Charger
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
CAUTION: Equipment damage
The output side of the inverter’s AC wiring should at no time be connected to public power or a
generator. This condition is far worse than a short circuit. If the unit survives this condition, it will shut
down until corrections are made. Installation should ensure that the inverter’s AC output is, at no time,
connected to its AC input.
7. The power unit is to be installed so that it prevents and discourages human contact.
WARNING: LIMITATIONS ON USE
SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INVERTER CHARGER SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION
WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. WE MAKES NO
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR PRODUCTS FOR SUCH USES. USING
THE INVERTER CHARGER WITH THESE PARTICULAR EQUIPMENTS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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West Sayville, NY 11796
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Ph: 800-346-0857
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Save This Manual! Read this manual before installation, it contains important safety, installation and operating
instructions. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
All wiring must follow the National Electric Code, Provincial or other codes in effect at the time of installation,
regardless of suggestions in this manual. All wires should be copper conductors.