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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of this product.
Location Warnings
• Although your Inverter is moisture resistant, it is NOT waterproof. Flooding the unit with water will cause it to short circuit
and could cause personal injury due to electric shock. Never immerse the unit, and avoid any area where standing water might
accumulate. Mounting should be in the driest location available. The Inverter must be shielded from outside weather conditions.
• Leave a minimum of 2" clearance at front and back of the Inverter for proper ventilation. To avoid automatic Inverter shutdown due
to excessive heat, any compartment that contains the Inverter must be properly ventilated with adequate outside air flow. The heavier
the load of connected equipment, the more heat will be generated by the unit.
• Do not install the Inverter directly near magnetic storage media, as this may result in data corruption.
• Do not install the Inverter near flammable materials, fuel or chemicals.
Battery Connection Warnings
• The Inverter will not operate until batteries are connected.
• Multiple battery systems must be comprised of batteries of identical voltage, age, amp-hour capacity and type.
• Because explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they are not kept well ventilated, your batteries should not be
installed (whether for a mobile or stationary application) in a “dead air” compartment. Ideally, any compartment would have some
ventilation to outside air.
• Sparks may result during final battery connection. Always observe proper polarity as batteries are connected.
• Do not allow objects to contact the two DC input terminals. Do not short or bridge these terminals together. Serious personal injury
or property damage could result.
Equipment Connection Warnings
Do not use a Tripp Lite Inverter in life support or healthcare applications where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite
Inverter could cause failure of, or significantly alter the performance of, a life support device or medical equipment.
• You may experience uneven performance results if you connect a surge suppressor, line conditioner or UPS system to the output of
the Inverter.
• The main grounding lug should be connected to the vehicle chassis with an 8 AWG wire (minimum).
Operation Warnings
• Your Inverter does not require routine maintenance. Do not open the device for any reason. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Potentially lethal voltages exist within the Inverter as long as the battery is connected. During any service work, the battery supply
should be disconnected.
• Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter is operating. Dangerous arcing may result. Operating Mode Switch should be
in the OFF position.
Important Safety Instructions
Caution: If your Inverter/Charger is mounted in a location that lacks proper ventilation, the surface of the metal
enclosure could become hot. Allow to cool before touching. If the Inverter/Charger must be installed in a
location that lacks proper ventilation, mount the unit in such a way that the top of the metal enclosure will
not be subjected to accidental contact during operation.
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