Important Safety Information - Xantrex Freedom EX 4000 Installation Manual

Important Safety Information

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This guide contains important safety instructions for the
Freedom EX 4000 that must be followed during installation,
maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to
become familiar with the device before installing it. The
following special messages may appear throughout this
documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards
or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a
procedure.
The addition of either symbol to a "Danger" or
"Warning" safety label indicates that an electrical
hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the
instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
Please Note
No responsibility is assumed by Xantrex for any consequences
arising out of the use of this material.
Product Safety Information
1. Before using the inverter/charger/converter, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the
batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.
2. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
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3. The inverter/charger/converter is designed to be connected
to both DC and AC electrical systems. The manufacturer
recommends that all wiring be done by a certified technician
or electrician to ensure adherence to the local and national
electrical codes applicable in your jurisdiction.
4. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that
existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not
undersized. Do not operate the inverter/charger/converter
with damaged or substandard wiring.
5. Do not operate the inverter/charger/converter if it has been
damaged in any way.
6. This unit does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not
disassemble the inverter/charger/converter except where
noted for connecting wiring and cabling. See your warranty
for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service
the unit yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is
disconnected.
7. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC
and DC power to or from the inverter/charger/converter
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working
on any components connected to the
inverter/charger/converter. Do not disconnect under load.
Turning the inverter/charger/converter to Standby using the
Power button on the front panel will not reduce an electrical
shock hazard.
8. The inverter/charger/converter must be provided with an
equipment-grounding conductor connected to the AC input
ground.
9. Do not expose this unit to rain, snow, or liquids of any type.
This product is designed for dry-locations-use only. Damp
environments will significantly shorten the life of this product
and corrosion caused by dampness will not be covered by
the product warranty.
10. To reduce the chance of short-circuits, always use insulated
tools when installing or working with this equipment.
11. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches when working with electrical
equipment.
12. For marine applications, this unit must be installed with a
drip shield. Refer to Drip Shield Installation for details.
DANGER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
Installation must be done by qualified personnel to ensure
compliance with all applicable installation and electrical codes
and regulations. Instructions for installing the Freedom EX 4000
Inverter/Charger with 48VDC-to-12VDC Converter are provided
here for use by qualified personnel only.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or
serious injury.
Freedom EX 4000 Installation Guide