Location; Connections; Warning Regarding Life Support Applications - Mastervolt CombiMaster 12V/2000W 100A User And Installation Manual

1.3 Location

1. COMBIMASTER INVERTER/ CHARGER LOCATION
i. Locate the CombiMaster Inverter/Charger away from battery in a separate, well
ventilated compartment.
ii. Never place the CombiMaster Inverter/Charger directly above battery; gases from battery
will corrode and damage the CombiMaster Inverter/Charger.
iii. Never allow battery acid to drip on the CombiMaster Inverter/Charger when reading
gravity or filling battery.
iv. Do not operate the CombiMaster 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.

1.4 Connections

DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
1.
i. Connect and disconnect DC output connections only after setting any switches of the
CombiMaster 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
CombiMaster Inverter/Charger, wiring as well as accessories. Fuses cannot prevent
damage caused by reversed polarity and the warranty will be void.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TO CHARGER SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNITED
2.
STATES COAST GUARD ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS (33CFR183, SUB PART I).
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS – The CombiMaster Inverter/Charger should be connected
3.
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 CombiMaster Inverter/Charger should comply with all local
codes and ordinances.

1.5 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.
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