Magnum Energy MagnaSine Hybrid MSH3012RV Owner's Manual page 3

Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MSH3012RV INVERTER/CHARGER
THAT SHALL BE FOLLOWED DURING THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
Before using the MSH3012RV inverter, read all instructions and cautionary markings. Also, be
sure to review the individual manuals provided for each component of the system. The installation
instructions are for use by qualifi ed personnel only. Do not perform any installation or servicing other
than that specifi ed in this owner's manual unless you are qualifi ed to do so. Incorrect installation
or servicing may result in a risk of electric shock, fi re, or other safety hazard.
Safety Symbols
The following safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous and
important safety instructions.
WARNING: This symbol indicates that failure to take a specifi ed action could result in
physical harm to the user.
CAUTION: This symbol indicates that failure to take a specifi ed action could result in
damage to the equipment.
Info: This symbol indicates information that emphasizes or supplements important
points of the main text.
Safety Precautions
All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local and national electrical codes.
• This product is designed for indoor/compartment installation. It must not be exposed to rain,
snow, moisture, or liquids of any type.
• Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short circuits.
• There are no user-serviceable parts contained in this product.
• This unit is provided with integral protection against overloads.
• Live power may be present at more than one point since an inverter utilizes both DC (batteries,
PV, etc.,) and AC (shorepower or generator) power. To reduce risk of electric shock, ensure all
DC and AC wiring is disconnected prior to installing or performing maintenance on the inverter.
Turning off the inverter will not reduce this risk, the inverter must be totally disconnected
from all sources.
• Use Class 1 wiring methods for fi eld wiring connections to terminals of a Class 2 circuit.
• Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions
included in the listing or labeling.
• Always verify proper wiring prior to starting the inverter.
• Use only copper wires with a minimum temperature rating of 167°F (75°C).
• AC wiring must be no less than #8 AWG (8.36 mm²) on the inverter's input and no less than
#6 AWG (13.3 mm²) on the inverter's output to allow the full current capacity of this inverter.
• Battery cables should be no less than #4/0 AWG (107.2 mm²). Crimped and sealed copper
ring terminal lugs with a 5/16 hole should be used to connect to the DC terminals on the
inverter.
• Torque all AC wiring connections and DC cable connections to the required torque values.
• The inverter must be properly mounted, see Section 2.2 "Mounting the Inverter" in this
manual.
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