Xantrex Freedom HF 1000 Owner's Manual page 7

Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries
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Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific
precautions. See notes below.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious
injury.
NOTES:
1. Remove (or do not remove) cell caps while charging and follow
recommended rates of charge.
2. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches the level
specified by the battery manufacturer. This helps to purge excessive
gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps,
carefully follow manufacturer's recharging instructions.
3. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
4. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.
5. Use extra caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the
battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical
parts and could cause an explosion.
6. Remove all metal items, like rings, bracelets, and watches when
working with batteries. Batteries can produce a short circuit current
high enough to weld metal to skin, causing a severe burn.
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