Sensata MAGNUM ENERGY MM Series Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Wear eye protection such as safety glasses when working with batteries.
• Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when installing
or performing maintenance on the inverter.
• Never work alone. Always have someone near you when working around
batteries.
• Use proper lifting techniques when working with batteries.
• Never use old or untested batteries. Check each battery's label for age,
type, and date code to ensure all batteries are identical.
• Batteries are sensitive to changes in temperature. Always install batteries
in a stable environment.
• Install batteries in a well ventilated area. Batteries can produce explosive
gasses. For compartment or enclosure installations, always vent batteries
to the outside.
• Provide at least one inch of air space between batteries to provide
optimum cooling.
• Never smoke when in the vicinity of batteries.
• To prevent a spark at the battery and reduce the chance of explosion,
always connect the cables to the batteries fi rst. Then connect the cables
to the inverter.
• Use insulated tools at all times.
• Always verify proper polarity and voltage before connecting the batteries
to the inverter.
• To reduce the chance of fi re or explosion, do not short-circuit the batteries.
• In the event of accidental exposure to battery acid, wash thoroughly
with soap and water. In the event of exposure to the eyes, fl ood them
for at least 15 minutes with running water and seek immediate medical
attention.
• Recycle old batteries.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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