Xantrex Technology TS400 manual Conventions Used

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About This Guide

Chapter 3, “Operation”, provides information about operating the TS400. Details are provided on how to read the front panel indicators to monitor the TS400.

Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”, explains how to identify and solve problems that can occur with the TS400.

Appendix A, “Specifications”, provides the electrical and physical specifications of the TS400.

Appendix B, “Battery Types and Sizes”, provides information that will help you to select, connect, and maintain batteries that are most appropriate for your application.

“Warranty and Product Information”, contains the product warranty, explains how to return a product for service, and describes how to prepare for a call to Xantrex Customer Service.

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

WARNING

Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the TS400 Sine Wave Inverter or to other equipment.

Note: Notes describe additional information which may add to your understanding of how to use the TS400.

Important: These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to.

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