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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