Xantrex Technology RV2012 - Manual (Page 8)

Xantrex RV Series Inverter/Charger Owner’s Manual
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Personal Precautions
1. Someone should be within range of your voice to come to your aid when you work near
batteries.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or
eyes.
3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working
near batteries. Wash your hands when done.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
eye, immediately flood eye with running cool water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention immediately.
5. Baking soda neutralizes lead acid battery electrolyte. Keep a supply on hand in the area of the
batteries.
6. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or generator.
7. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto batteries. It could short-
circuit the batteries or other electrical parts, resulting in a spark that could cause an explosion.
8. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with a battery. A battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring
or the like to metal, causing severe burns.
9. To prevent accidental starting during servicing, disable the automatic starting circuit and/or
disconnect the generator from its starting battery if a remote or automatic generator start
system is used.