Xantrex Freedom XC 1800 Owner's Manual page 7

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC
FLASH
Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe
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electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E or CSA Z462.
This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical
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personnel.
Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside
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equipment.
Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is
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off.
Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to this
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equipment.
Batteries can present a risk of electric shock, high short-circuit current
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and exposure to gases and chemicals.
The following precautions must be observed when working with
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batteries:
Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
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Keep sparks and flames away from batteries.
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Use tools with insulated handles.
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Do not lay tools or other metal parts on top of batteries.
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Servicing of batteries must only be performed by qualified personnel
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knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep
unqualified personnel away from batteries.
Disconnect the charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting
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battery terminals.
Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
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Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
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DANGER
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Unit's components may produce arcs or sparks.
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Do not install near batteries, in machinery space, or in an
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area in which ignition-protected equipment is required. For
indoor use only.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
Areas include any space containing gasoline-powered machinery,
fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections between
components of the fuel system.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Replace the wiring compartment cover before turning on
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power to this equipment.
Use a torque screwdriver to tighten the captive nut panel
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screw to 5 in-lb (0.56 N-m) torque to ensure a proper
ground connection and a required tool access to the wiring
compartment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
Product Safety Information
WARNING
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