Magnum Energy MMS1012 Owner's Manual page 3

Safety symbols
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fi re, or other safety hazard, the
following safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual
to indicate dangerous and important safety instructions.
WARNING: This symbol indicates that failure to take a
specifi ed action could result in physical harm to the user.
CAUTION: This symbol indicates that failure to take a
specifi ed action could result in damage to the equipment.
Info: This symbol indicates information that emphasizes
or supplements important points of the main text.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety instructions that must be fol-
lowed during the installation and operation of this product. Read all
instructions and safety information contained in this manual before
installing or using this product.
• All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local,
state, and federal electrical codes.
• This product is designed for indoor/compartment installation. DO
NOT expose to rain, snow, moisture, or liquids of any type
• Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or
accidental short circuits.
• Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when
installing or performing maintenance on the inverter.
• Always disconnect the batteries or energy source prior to install-
ing or performing maintenance on the inverter. Live power may
be present at more than one point since an inverter utilizes both
batteries and AC. Turning off the inverter may not reduce this
risk. As long as AC power is connected, it will pass through the
inverter regardless of the ON/OFF power switch setting.
• Always verify proper wiring prior to starting the inverter.
• Do not operate the inverter if it has been damaged.
• Do not dismantle the inverter; there are no user-serviceable parts
contained in this product. Attempting to service the unit yourself
could cause electrical shock. Internal capacitors remain charged
after all power is disconnected.
• No AC or DC disconnects are provided as an integral part of this
inverter. Both AC and DC disconnects must be provided as part
of the system installation.
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