Samlex America SAM-450-12E - Manual (Page 3)

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seCtIOn 1 | Important safety Instructions
To ensure reliable service, your power
inverter must be installed and used
properly. Please read the installation and
operating instructions thoroughly prior
to installation and use. Pay particular
attention to the WArNING and CAUTIoN
statements in this manual.
The CAUTIoN statements advise against
certain conditions and practices that may
result in damage to your inverter. The
WArNING statements identify conditions
or practices that may result in personal
injury. Read All instructions Before Using
this Power inverter!
WARninGS
To rEDUCE THE rISK of fIrE, ELECTrIC
SHoCK, EXPLoSIoN or INJUrY
1. Do not connect to AC distribution
wiring.
2. remove appliance plug from outlet
strip or turn off inverter before working
on the appliance.
Multiple outlet power strips with
switches and circuit breakers interrupt
power only to the “hot” receptacle ter-
minals. The “neutral” terminals remain
powered with respect to the“ground”
terminals.
3. Do not make any electrical connections
or disconnections in areas designatedas
IGNITIoN ProTECTED. This includes
12 VDC cigarette plug connections, and
terminal connections.
4. This is not a toy - keep away from
children.
5. Do NoT insert objects into air vents.
cAUtionS
1. Do not use with positive ground
electrical systems (the majority of
modern automobiles, rVs, trucks and
boats are negative ground). reverse
polarity connection will result in a
blown fuse and may cause permanent
damage to the inverter.
2. This inverter will not operate high
wattage appliances over the output
power limit or surge power limit.
3. Grounding the neutral will cause the
inverter to shut down. Do not operate
this inverter if it is wet. Do not install in
engine compartment – please install in
a well ventilated area.
4. This inverter is not tested for use with
medical devices.
iMPoRtAnt cABLe
inFoRMAtion
Substantial power loss and reduced bat-
tery operating time results from inverters
installed with cables that are not able to
supply full power. Symptoms of low bat-
tery power can result from cables that are
either excessively long or an insufficient
gauge. The installer/operator should be
especially aware of the requirements to
maintain SECUrE, TIGHT, WATEr-rESIST-
ANT electrical connections and to provide
for strain relief for DC cables and appli-
ance wiring. Cable insulation must be the
appropriate type for the environment.
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