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Important Safety Instructions
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This chapter contains important safety instructions for the PROwatt™ SW
Sine Wave Inverter.
Before using the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter, READ ALL
instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the PROwatt™
SW Sine Wave Inverter, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this
guide.
1.
Do not expose the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter to rain, snow,
spray, or bilge water. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or
obstruct the ventilation openings. Overheating may result.
2.
To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that wiring is in
good condition, adequately rated, and not undersized. Do not operate
the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter with damaged or substandard
wiring.
3.
Do not operate the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way. If the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter is damaged, see the
Warranty section.
4.
Do not disassemble the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. It
contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty for instructions on
obtaining service. Attempting to service the PROwatt™ SW Sine
Wave Inverter yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.
5.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect DC power from the
PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the
PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk.
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.
WARNING: Shock, fire, and heat hazard. Risk of
injury to persons.
WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard.
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