Xantrex Technology 1200 - Manual (Page 8)

Important Safety Information
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5. Remove metal items like rings, bracelets, and watches when
working with lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries produce a
short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
and thus cause a severe burn.
6. If you need to remove a battery, always remove the ground terminal
from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so you don’t
cause a spark.
Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances
Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger
or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low
voltage charging output.
Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged if
connected to the XPower Plus. Do not use the following with the
XPower Plus:
• Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors, and night
lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to
recharge.
• Some chargers for battery packs used in power hand tools. These
affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous
voltages are present at the battery terminals.
Note
: If you are unsure about using your rechargeable appliance
with the XPower Plus, contact the equipment manufacturer to find
out if there are high voltages at the battery terminals or if the
appliance incorporates the use of transformers.