Important Safety Instructions

To ensure reliable service, your power inverter must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions thoroughly prior to installation and use. Pay particular attention to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual. The CAUTION statements advise against certain conditions and practices that may result in damage to your inverter. The WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that may result in personal injury.

Read All Instructions Before Using This Power Inverter!

WARNINGS:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR INJURY:

•Do not connect to AC distribution wiring

•Remove appliance plug from outlet strip or turn off inverter before working on the appliance. Multiple outlet power strips with switches and circuit breakers only interrupt power to the "hot" receptacle terminals. The "neutral" terminals remain powered with respect to the "ground" terminals

•Do not make any electrical connections or disconnections in areas designated as IGNITION PROTECTED. This includes DC cigarette lighter type plug connections, and ring terminal connections

•This is not a toy - keep away from children

CAUTIONS:

• Do not use with positive ground electrical systems (the majority of modern automobiles, RVs, trucks and boats are negative ground). Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse, may cause permanent damage to the inverter and will void warranty

•This inverter will not operate high wattage appliances or equipment that produce heat, such as hair dryers, microwave ovens and toasters

•Grounding the Neutral will cause the inverter to shut down. Do not operate this inverter if it is wet. Do not install in engine compartment -

install in a well ventilated area

•This inverter is not tested for use with medical devices

IMPORTANT CABLE INFORMATION

Substantial power loss and reduced battery operating time results from inverters installed with cables that are not able to supply full power. Symptoms of low battery power can result from cables that are either excessively long or an insufficient gauge. Marine installations are also subjected to vibration and stresses that exceed those of other mobile installations. Therefore, the installer/operator should be especially aware of the requirements to maintain secure, tight, water- resistant electrical connections and to provide for strain relief for DC cables and appliance wiring. Cable insulation must be the appropriate type for the environment.