Xantrex Technology IP1012 AL - Manual (Page 5)

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About This Guide
Purpose
The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and
procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the
IP1012 AL Inverter/Charger with Ignition Protection.
Scope
The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup
information, procedures for installing the inverter, as well as information
about operating and troubleshooting the unit. It does not provide details
about particular brands of batteries. You need to consult individual
battery manufacturers for this information.
Audience
The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the
IP1012 AL Inverter/Charger with Ignition Protection. Installers should be
certified technicians or electricians.
Organization
This Guide is organized into four chapters and an appendix.
Chapter 1, “Introduction” describes the main performance and protection
features of the IP1012 AL Inverter/Charger with Ignition Protection.
Chapter 2, “Operation” explains how to calculate the size of the loads you
can run from the IP1012 AL. It also provides guidelines to help you run
loads safely and efficiently.
Chapter 3, “Maintenance” provides procedures for checking the terminal
connections on the inverter/charger, disconnecting the IP1012 AL from
the batteries, changing the overcurrent protection fuse and removing or
connecting the AC input and output cables.
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