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• No overcurrent protection for the battery supply is provided as

an integral part of the inverter. Overcurrent protection of the

battery cables must be provided as part of the installation.
• No overcurrent protection for the AC output wiring is provided as

an integral part of the inverter. Overcurrent protection of the AC

output wiring must be provided as part of the installation.

IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Wear eye protection (safety glasses) when working with
batteries.
• Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when

installing or performing maintenance on the inverter.
• Never work alone. Always have someone near you when working

around

batteries.

• Use proper lifting techniques when working with batteries.
• Never use old or untested batteries. Check each battery’s label

for age, type, and date code to ensure all batteries are identical.
• Batteries are sensitive to changes in temperature. Always install

batteries in a stable environment.
• Install batteries in a well ventilated area. Batteries can produce

explosive gasses. For compartment or enclosure installations,

always vent batteries to the outside.
• Provide at least one inch of air space between batteries to

provide optimum cooling.
• Never smoke when in the vicinity of batteries.
• To prevent a spark at the battery and reduce the chance of

explosion, always connect the cables to the batteries fi rst. Then

connect the cables to the inverter.
• Use insulated tools at all times.
• Always verify proper polarity and voltage before connecting the

batteries to the inverter.
• To reduce the chance of fi re or explosion, do not short-circuit the

batteries.
• In the event of accidental exposure to battery acid, wash

thoroughly with soap and water. In the event of exposure to the

eyes,

fl ood them for at least 15 minutes with running water and

seek immediate medical attention.
• Recycle old batteries.

SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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