Important Safety Information - Projecta PW500 Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future reference.
WARNINGS
• For indoor use out of weather only.
• For use with negatively earthed vehicles & systems only.
• Internally bonded for safety, battery DC negative to case & AC socket earth.
• Hazardous voltage inside – do not attempt to open, repair or use if damaged.
• Only connect 230/240V AC appliances that are in safe condition.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• It is recommended that a type 'A' portable residual current device (RCD) be used for added
output protection.
• For independent use, do not connect to buildings.
CAUTIONS
• Batteries should be mounted in a separate well-vented enclosure.
• Even though the inverter is powered from a battery, it still produces dangerously high voltage AC
power and has the potential to fatally injure if incorrectly installed or used.
• Double check battery negative and positive posts before making any connection; a wrong connection
(reverse polarity) will cause the fuse/s to blow and may damage the inverter.
• A small spark (arc) can occur when making the final battery connection, this is most common when
the inverter has not been used for some time. This spark is caused by the inverter's large capacitors
charging quickly. To minimise this, make the last connection quickly and completely.
• Batteries can be dangerous; follow all battery manufacturer's instructions and warnings.
• Never operate the inverter without the DC negative input connected direct to the battery and never
install a fuse, circuit breaker or battery switch in the negative supply line.
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