Xantrex Technology 300 - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety First
Misuse of xPower300 may result in danger to the user. We urge you to pay
special attention to all CAUTION and WARNING statements. CAUTION
statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to
xPower300 or to other equipment. WARNING statements identify
conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING! Not for use with medical or life-support equipment.
• xPower300 will run a wide variety of consumer electronics, power
tools and household appliances. This product is not designed for
use with medical or life-support equipment.
WARNING! Shock hazard. Keep away from children.
• xPower300 generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a
normal household wall outlet. Treat it with the same respect that
you would any AC outlet.
• Do not insert any foreign objects into xPower300’s AC outlets,
its DC Power Socket, the High Power DC Connector, or the
ventilation holes in its AC inverter. Do not expose xPower300 to
water.
• Not for hardwire applications. Do not, under any circumstances,
connect xPower300’s AC outlets to AC distribution wiring.
Permanent damage to xPower300 will occur.
• Failure to follow the above safety instructions may result in personal
injury and/or damage to xPower300.
WARNING! Explosion hazard.
• Do not use xPower300 where there are flammable fumes or
gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat, or near
propane tanks. Do not use xPower300 in an enclosure containing
automotive-type lead acid batteries. These batteries, unlike the
sealed battery in the xPower300, vent explosive hydrogen gas
which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connections.
• When working on electrical equipment, always ensure someone
is nearby to help you in an emergency.
WARNING! Heated surface.
• xPower300’s AC inverter chassis may become uncomfortably warm,
reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high power operation.
Ensure at least 2 in. (5 cm.) air space is maintained on all sides of
xPower300. During operation, keep away from materials that
may be affected by high temperatures such as blankets, pillows
and sleeping bags.