Xantrex Technology SW Series Important Safety Instructions, Save These Instructions, Page 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions as prescribed by UL Standards for the Trace™ SW Series Inverter/Chargers for use in residential and commercial applications. This manual specifically covers products with the revision 4.01 software.

The 120 VAC/60 Hertz models of the SW Series Inverter/Chargers are ETL listed to UL Standard 1741 (Draft), Static Inverters and Charge Controllers for use in Photovoltaic Systems. The 12 and 24 VDC, 120 VAC/60 Hertz models of the SW Series Inverter/Chargers are ETL listed to UL standard 458, Power

Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Craft.

The 120 VAC/60 Hertz models of the SW Series Inverter/Chargers are also ETL listed to Canadian Standard CSA - C 22.2 No. 107.1 - M1, Commercial and Industrial Power Supplies.

The following Model Numbers of the SW Series Inverter/Chargers listed above comply with the following EU directives:

•89/336/EEC, “Council Directive of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to Electromagnetic compatibility” (EMC)

•73/23/EEC, “Council Directive of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment for use within certain voltage limits” (LVD)

SW2612E	SW4548AHC	SW4548EPV	SW2612A	SW3048E
SW2612EHC SW4548EHC		SW2612AHC	SW3048AHC	SW4548E3PH
SW3024E	SW3048EHC	SW3024E	SW3048EPV	SW3048E3PH
SW3048E	SW3024AHC	SW3024A	SW3048APV	SW4548APV
SW3048A	SW3024EHC	SW3048E	SW4548E	SW4548A

The compliance of the above mentioned products with the Directives is confirmed through the application of the following essential requirements:

Emissions and Immunity	Safety
EN 50091-1	EN 50091-2 and
	EN 60950

NOTE: To achieve compliance to EN50091-1, Conducted RF emissions, product must not be connected to AC mains. Compliance is assured for off-grid applications only.

As the manufacturer we declare under our sole responsibility that the above mentioned products comply with the above named directives.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

1.Before using the SW Series Inverter/Charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on:

(a)the inverter/charger; (b) the batteries and; (c) all appropriate sections of this manual.

WARNING - To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid, lead antimony, lead calcium, gel cell, absorbed glass mat, or NiCad/NiFe type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

2.Do not expose inverter/charger to rain, snow or liquids of any type. The inverter is designed for indoor mounting only. Protect the inverter from splashing if used in vehicle applications.

 2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc.	Telephone: 360/435-8826	SW Series Inverter/Charger
5916 - 195th Street N. E.	Fax: 360/435-2229	Part No. 2031-5
Arlington, WA 98223	www.traceengineering.com	Rev. C: February 2001

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