Eaton 12-110-1250y Operation And Installation Manual page 4

True Sine Wave Inverter
Important safety instructions
WARNING
Limitations on use - The Eaton Inverter is not to be
connected to life support devices.
WARNING
Explosion hazard - Working with batteries can be very
dangerous. It is crucial to follow all steps completely
while servicing the unit. It is possible for the inverter to
produce arcs and/or sparks, do not install or use inverter
near flammable materials (i.e. gas- powered machines,
fuel tanks, or any components connected to a fuel supply).
Follow any instructions from the battery manufacturer being
used.
CAUTION
Risk of injury - To avoid risk of injury, use only 12Vdc, lead-
acid, rechargeable batteries (i.e. GEL, AGM, and Flooded).
Other types of batteries may burst, resulting in personal
injury and/or damage.
IMPORTANT
Do not cover/obstruct ventilation systems.
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Use wire in good condition and of appropriate ratings.
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Attachments not recommended by Eaton may be
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damaging to inverter.
Do not use inverter after being dropped, hit, or
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damaged.
Do not disassemble the inverter. Risk of shock, fire,
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and void of warranty may result.
Remove all AC and DC connections before
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maintenance, cleaning, or circuit work.
Provide inverter an equipment-grounding conductor
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connected to AC input ground.
Insure cables are routed properly, secured and
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protected from chaffing.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death,
personal injury or property damage.
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Eaton 1250W / 1500W / 1800W Inverter Operation and Installation Guide
Personal precautions when working with
batteries
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock, burn from high short-circuit
current, fire or explosion from vented gases.
• Follow the instructions and precautions from the
battery manufacturer (i.e. cap removal, or charging
rates).
• Follow battery instructions for water and battery acid
levels from the battery manufacturer.
• Ventilate the area near the batteries as much as
possible.
• Do not smoke or produce flame/spark near engine or
batteries.
• Use caution when handling tools around batteries.
• Remove all metal items (i.e. rings, bracelets, watches)
from person when working with batteries.
• Work within voice range of other people.
• Wear eye and clothing protection while working, and
avoid touching eyes during installation.
• Upon battery acid contacting skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water.
• Upon contacting eye(s), flood immediately with running
cold water for at least twenty minutes and seek
medical attention.
CAUTION
DC connection precaution(s) - Make only DC output
connections or disconnections after setting all unit switches
to OFF position and opening AC disconnect(s).
CAUTION
Hard wired AC output connection caution - Always use
an external GFCI with hard wired AC output. WARNING:
Risk of electrical shock. Use only 20A rated GFCI receptacle
with UL listing.
NOTES
It is recommended to review TMC RP 160 and RP 163,
which include wiring and selection recommendations.
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