Precautions For Using Appliances - Xantrex RM1012 Owner's Manual

Important Safety Information
3. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or battery.
4. Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the
5. Remove metal items like rings, bracelets, and watches when
6. If you need to remove a battery, always remove the negative
7. Before making the final connection to a battery, be sure the polarity
8. When you are making the final connection to a battery, you will see

Precautions for using appliances

Most battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer
that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage output.
If the label on the AC adapter or charger states that the adapter or
charger produces a low voltage AC or DC output (less than 30 volts),
the inverter/charger can power this charger or adapter safely.
Some rechargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if
connected to the inverter/charger. Do not use the following loads and
appliances:
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battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical
parts and cause an explosion.
working with lead-acid batteries. These batteries produce a short-
circuit current high enough to weld a ring, other metal jewellery or
tools, thus causing severe burns.
terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so
you don't cause an arc.
is correct; negative-to-negative, and positive-to-positive.
a spark and hear a loud pop. This is normal.
Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors, and night
lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to
recharge.
Chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These types of
chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are
present at the battery terminals.