Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT: Read and save this Owner’s Guide for future reference.
This chapter contains important safety instructions for the XPower
Inverter 5000.
WARNING: Shock, fire, and heat hazard. Risk of injury to persons.
1.Before using the XPower Inverter 5000, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the XPower Inverter 5000, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.
2.DO NOT OPERATE this product unless it has been installed by a qualified installer in accordance with the XPower Inverter 5000 Installation Guide.
3.Do not expose the XPower Inverter 5000 to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Overheating may result.
4.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 XPower Inverter 5000 with damaged or substandard wiring.
5.Do not operate the XPower Inverter 5000 if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the XPower Inverter 5000 is damaged, see the Warranty section.
6.Do not disassemble the XPower Inverter 5000. It contains no user- serviceable parts. See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the XPower Inverter 5000 yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.
7.To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect DC power from the XPower Inverter 5000 before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the XPower Inverter 5000.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
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