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IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
POWERTUNES USE AND CARE
Do not modify the PowerTunes
in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications
for which the Inverter was designed.
Store idle PowerTunes.
When PowerTunes is not in use, store it in a secure place out of the
reach of children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
Exposure.
Do not expose the NPower PowerTunes to rain, snow, or water. To reduce risk of
fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Overheating may result.
Disassembly.
Do not disassemble the NPower PowerTunes. It contains NO user-serviceable
parts. See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the NPower
PowerTunes yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain
charged even after all power is disconnected.
OPERATION
The unit should be operated only in locations that meet the following requirements:
Dry
Don’t allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on the unit.
Cool
Ambient air temperature should be between -10
°
and 40°F (14
°
and 104
°C)
– the cooler the better within this range.
Ventilated
Leave at least 2” (5cm) clearance around the PowerTunes for air flow.
Ensure that the ventilation openings are not obstructed.
Safe
Do not operate the unit in the same compartment as batteries or in any
compartment capable of storing flammable liquids like gasoline.
Protecting unit from
battery gases
Do not operate the unit where it will be exposed to battery gases.
These gases are very corrosive and prolonged exposure will damage the
PowerTunes.
AC Appliance
The Powertunes has one AC power outlet for use with AC appliances. You can either plug the
appliance directly into the AC outlet or you can use an AC power bar to increase the number of
outlets available. However, for continuous operations, the combined loads must be less than 350
Watts. The less wattage used, the longer the PowerTunes will operate before recharging is required.
Some appliances may be difficult or impossible to operate from the PowerTunes. They may have
high surge requirements or may be incompatible with the output waveform of the PowerTunes.
Typical AC appliances that can be used on the PowerTunes are listed in the table below.
AC appliance
Watts
Hours
Cordless
telephone(stand
by)
5
12
