Location; Connections; Warning Regarding Life Support Applications - Mastervolt PowerCombi 12V/1200W-50A 120V User And Installation Manual

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Location

1. POWERCOMBI INVERTER/ CHARGER LOCATION
i. Locate the PowerCombi Inverter/Charger away from battery in a separate, well
ventilated compartment.
ii. Never place marine converter or inverter directly above battery; gases from battery will
corrode and damage marine converter.
iii. Never allow battery acid to drip on the PowerCombi Inverter/Charger when reading
gravity or filling battery.
iv. Do not operate the PowerCombi Inverter/Charger in a closed-in area or restrict
ventilation in any way. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the
ventilation openings.
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Connections

1. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
i. Connect and disconnect DC output connections only after setting any switches of the
PowerCombi Inverter/Charger to off position and removing AC connections or opening
AC disconnect switch.
ii. Short circuiting or reversing polarity will lead to serious damage to batteries, the
PowerCombi Inverter/Charger, wiring as well as accessories. Fuses cannot prevent
damage caused by reversed polarity and the warranty will be void.
2. EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TO CHARGER SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNITED
STATES COAST GUARD ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS (33CFR183, SUB PART I).
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS – The PowerCombi Inverter/Charger should be
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connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding
conductor should be run with circuit conductors and connected to equipment-grounding
terminal or lead on unit. Connections to the PowerCombi Inverter/Charger should comply
with all local codes and ordinances.
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Warning regarding life support applications

Mastervolt products are not designed to be used as component of medical equipment, unless
negotiated in the form of a written agreement between customer and/or manufacturer and
Mastervolt. Such agreement will require the equipment manufacturer either to contract
additional reliability testing of the Mastervolt parts and/or to commit to undertake such testing
as a part of the manufacturing process. In addition the manufacturer must agree to indemnify
and not hold Mastervolt responsible for any claims arising from the use of the Mastervolt parts
in the life support equipment.
PowerCombi Inverter/Charger
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