Xantrex Technology SW 2000 Important Safety Instructions, Precautions When Working With Batteries

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS OWNERS GUIDE FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

This chapter contains important safety instructions for the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter.

Before using the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.

WARNING: Shock, fire, and heat hazard. Risk of injury to persons.

3.Do not operate the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter is damaged, see the Warranty section.

4.Do not disassemble the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. It contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.

5.To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect DC power from the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

1.Do not expose the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Overheating may result.

2.To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that wiring is in good condition, adequately rated, and not undersized. Do not operate the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter with damaged or substandard wiring.

Precautions When Working With Batteries

WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard.

1.Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed to reduce the risk of battery explosion.

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Contents Sine Wave Inverter Page Exclusion for Documentation About Xantrex TrademarksDate and Revision Document Part NumberAbout This Guide Precautions When Working With Batteries Important Safety InstructionsXantrex PROwatt SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide FCC Statement Page Contents Page Model Continuous Surge Power Quality PowerIntroduction PROwatt SW Inverter SeriesComprehensive Protection Ease of UseMaterials List FeaturesOptional Accessory Front Panel Details Feature DescriptionBack Panel Details FeatureBasic Installation Steps InstallationGuidelines Tools and MaterialsDetermine a Charging System Determine Battery CapacityChoose a Location Mount The Inverter Grounding Locations Connect The Battery CablesConnect the Chassis Ground For example Cabling GuidelinesTotal Cold Cranking Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing GuidelinesAmps Model ANL Fuse Class TTo Other DC Loads Cabling ProcedureInstallation Installation Turning the Inverter On and Off OperationOperating Several Loads at Once GFCI-Protected AC OutletsIndicator LEDs Reading the Front Panel IndicatorsRestarting After an AC Output Shutdown Digital DisplayInput Voltage Power OutputOperating Limits Inverter Loads Battery Charging Frequency MaintenanceUSB Loads Exceptional LoadsCondition Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting Physical and Environmental Specifications SpecificationsWarranty Warranty and Return InformationWarranty and Return Information Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyInformation About Your System Alarm sounding?Page Xantrex Technology Inc