Important Safety Instructions; Save These Instructions - Tripp Lite PowerVerter APS700HF Owner's Manual

Important Safety Instructions

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This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the
installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite Inverter/Chargers.
Location Warnings
• Install your Inverter/Charger (whether for a stationary or mobile application) in a location or
compartment that minimizes exposure to heat, dust, direct sunlight and moisture.
• Although your Inverter/Charger is moisture resistant, it is NOT waterproof. Flooding the unit with
water will cause it to short circuit and could cause personal injury due to electric shock. Never
immerse the unit, and avoid any area where standing water might accumulate. Mounting should be
in the driest location available.
• Leave a minimum of 2" clearance at front and back of the Inverter/Charger for proper ventilation.
The heavier the load of connected equipment, the more heat will be generated by the unit.
• Do not install the Inverter/Charger directly near magnetic storage media, as this may result in data
corruption.
• Do not install near flammable materials, fuel or chemicals.
Battery Connection Warnings
• Multiple battery systems must be comprised of batteries of identical voltage, age, amp-hour
capacity and type.
• Because explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they are not kept well ventilated,
your batteries should not be installed in a "dead air" space. Ideally, any space would have some
ventilation to outside air.
• Sparks may result during final battery connection. Always observe proper polarity as batteries are
connected.
• Do not allow objects to contact the two DC input terminals. Do not short or bridge these terminals
together. Serious personal injury or property damage could result.
Equipment Connection Warnings
Do not use a Tripp Lite APS Inverter/Charger in life support or healthcare applications
where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite APS Inverter/Charger could cause failure of
or significantly alter the performance of, a life support device or medical equipment.
• Do not modify the Inverter/Charger's plug or receptacle in a way that eliminates its ground
connection. Do not use power adapters that will eliminate the plug's ground connection.
• Connect your Inverter/Charger only to a properly grounded AC power outlet. Do not plug the unit
into itself; this will damage the device and void your warranty.
• You may experience uneven performance results if you connect a surge suppressor, line
conditioner or UPS system to the output of the Inverter/Charger.
Operation Warnings
• Your Inverter/Charger does not require routine maintenance. Do not open the device for any
reason. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Potentially lethal voltages exist within the Inverter/Charger as long as the battery supply and/or AC
input are connected. During any service work, the battery supply and AC input connection should
therefore be disconnected.
• Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter/Charger is operating in either inverting or
charging mode; dangerous arcing may result. Place the Operating Mode Switch in the DC OFF
position before connecting or disconnecting batteries.
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