Important Safety Instructions; General Safety Precautions; Precautions When Working With Batteries - Xantrex 1000 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

Important Safety Instructions

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ARNING
Before you install and use your Sine Wave
Inverter, be sure to read and save these
safety instructions.

General Safety Precautions

1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This OWNER'S
MANUAL contains important safety and operating
information for the Sine Wave Inverter.
2. Do not expose the Sine Wave Inverter to rain, snow,
spray, bilge or dust. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do
not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do
not install the Sine Wave Inverter in a zero-clearance
compartment. Overheating may result.
3. Do not use attachments not recommended or sold
by Xantrex. Doing so may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
4. The Sine Wave Inverter is designed to be permanently
connected to your DC electrical systems (and for
hardwire versions, permanently connected to your
AC electrical system). To ensure adherence to proper
electrical wiring regulations all wiring must be done
by a certified technician or electrician.
5. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure
that existing wiring is in good electrical condition;
and that wire size is not undersized. Do not operate
the Sine Wave Inverter with damaged or substandard
wiring.
6. Do not operate the Sine Wave Inverter if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way. If the Sine Wave Inverter has
been damaged, refer to Section 6 of this manual.
7. Do not disassemble the Sine Wave Inverter; refer to
Section 6 of this manual for instructions on obtaining
service for the Sine Wave Inverter. Attempting to
service the unit yourself may result in a risk of
electrical shock or fire.
Xantrex Sine Wave Inverter Owner's Manual
8. To reduce risk of electrical shock, disconnect the
DC power (and AC power if applicable on hardwire
versions) from the Sine Wave Inverter before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working
on any equipment and circuits connected to the Sine
Wave Inverter. Turning off controls will not reduce
this risk.
9. Grounding: The Sine Wave Inverter must be provided
with an equipment-grounding conductor connected
to the AC input ground terminal. Grounding and all
other wiring must comply with local codes and
ordinances.
10. For marine applications, special installation codes
may apply. For example, in the U.S., the installation
shall comply with the United States Coast Guard
Electrical Regulations (33CFR183, Sub part 1).
Explosive Gas Precautions
1. This equipment contains components which can
produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion
do not install in compartments containing batteries
or flammable materials or in locations which require
ignition protected equipment.This includes any
space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel
tanks, or joints, fittings, or other connection between
components of the fuel system.
2. Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is
dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during
normal battery operation.
3. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these
instructions and those published by the battery
manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment
in which the battery is installed.
Precautions When Working With
Batteries
1. Someone should be within range of your voice or
close enough to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery.
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.
4. Clean battery terminals before making connections.
Wear eye protection to keep corrosion from coming
in contact with eyes.
5. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye,
immediately flood eye with running cold water for
at least 20 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
6. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity
of battery or engine.
7. Do not drop a metal tool on the battery. The resulting
spark or short-circuit on the battery or other electrical
part may cause an explosion.
8. Remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working
with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery produces
a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or
the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
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