Xantrex Technology IP1012 AL - Manual (Page 29)

Disconnecting and Connecting the Batteries
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Disconnecting and Connecting the Batteries
Disconnecting
To disconnect from the battery:
1. Disconnect the shorepower cable and turn the inverter/charger off
from the remote switch.
2. Remove the inverter/charger cables from the battery by first
disconnecting the negative cable at the inverter/charger. Then
disconnect the positive and negative cables at the battery.
3. If you are replacing batteries, make sure they are flooded lead-acid or
AGM batteries and that they are all the same capacity and age as the
others in the bank.
4. Disconnect the ground wire if the unit must be removed from its
mounting bracket.
Connecting
To connect to the batteries:
1. Ensure shorepower is disconnected and the inverter/charger is off.
2. Connect the ground wire if it was previously removed.
WARNING: Explosion or Fire
Make sure the battery compartment is well ventilated. Flammable fumes
are often present when working with batteries.
Note: If you have a DC Disconnect installed, you should open it
before proceeding to the next step.
CAUTION: Reverse Polarity
Do not connect cables in reverse polarity. If you do, the fuse will blow
and the unit could be damaged.
WARNING: Explosion or Fire
Do not proceed to the next step if flammable fumes are present.
Explosion or fire may result. Thoroughly ventilate the battery
compartment before making this connection.
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