Explosive Gas Precautions - Xantrex XM 1000 Owner's Manual

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Safety
WARNING: Risk of injury or loss of life
Do not use Xantrex PRO Inverter in connection with life support systems or
other medical equipment or devices.

Explosive Gas Precautions

WARNING: Explosion hazard
1. Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries
2. This equipment contains components that tend to produce arcs or
3. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and
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generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you
must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before
installing or using your Xantrex PRO Inverter.
sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in
compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in
locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any
space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, as well as
joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel
system.
those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of
the equipment in which the battery is installed.
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