General Safety Precautions; Precautions When Working With Batteries - Helios RM-PSW2KVA Series User Manual

6. Important Safety Instructions

6-1 General Safety Precautions

6-1-1 Do not expose the -PSW2KAV/E Inverter to rain, snow, spray, bilge or dust.
To reduce risk of hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do
not install the -PSW2KVA/E Inverter in a zero-clearance compartment.
Overheating may result.
6-1-2 To avoid a risk of fire and electronic shock. Make sure that existing wiring is in
good electrical condition; and that wire size is not undersized. Do not operate
the -PSW2KVA/E Inverter with damaged or substandard wiring.
6-1-3 This equipment contains components which can produce arcs or sparks.
To prevent fire or explosion do not install in compartments containing batteries or
flammable materials or in locations where require ignition protected equipment.
This includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, or
joints, fittings, or other connection between components of the fuel system.

6-2 Precautions When Working with Batteries

6-2-1 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at lease
20minutes and get medical attention immediately.
6-2-2 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
6-2-3 Do not drop a metal tool on the battery. The resulting sparks or short-circuits
on the battery or other electrical part may cause an explosion.
6-2-4 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches
when working with a lead-acid battery.
A lead-acid battery produces a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring
or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
WARNING!
Before you install and use your inverter, be to read and save
these safety instructions.
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