Important safety instructions, Purpose, Scope – PowerWalker Inverter 3000 PSW User Manual
Page 4: General precautions
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating and
troubleshooting for the unit. This manual should be read carefully before installations and operations.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Scope
This document defines the functional requirements of the unit, intended for worldwide use in electronic
processing equipment. All manuals are applicable under all operating conditions when installed in the End
Use system, unless otherwise stated.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep
this User Guide for future reference.
General Precautions
1. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on:
(1) The unit (2) the batteries (3) all appropriate sections of this manual.
2. CAUTION --To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
3. Do not expose the unit to rain, snow or liquids of any type. The unit is designed for indoor use only.
Protect the unit from splashing if used in vehicle applications.
4. Do not disassemble the unit. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required.
Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
5. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wiring before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
6. CAUTION --Battery are not already installed by the supplier only a qualified professional (e.g. service
person) may install the Inverter.
7. WARNING: WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. Provide ventilation
to outdoors from the battery compartment. The battery enclosure should be designed to prevent
accumulation and concentration of hydrogen gas in “pockets” at the top of the compartment. Vent the
battery compartment from the highest point. A sloped lid can also be used to direct the flow to the vent
opening location.
8. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
9. No terminals or lugs are required for hook-up of the AC wiring. AC wiring must be no less than 12 AWG
gauge copper wire and rated for 75
o
C or higher. Battery cables must be rated for 75
o
C or higher and
should be no less than table 1. Crimped and sealed copper ring terminal lugs with a 5/16 hole should
be used to connect the battery cables to the DC terminals of the unit. Soldered cable lugs are also
acceptable.
10. Be extra cautious when working with metal tools on, or around batteries. The potential exists to drop a