Important Safety Instructions; General Precautions; Special Notices - Trace Engineering PS Series Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions as prescribed by UL Standards for the
Trace Engineering PS Series Inverter/Chargers for use in residential and commercial applications. This
manual specifically covers products with the revision 5.* (* refers to all revisions from 5.0 to 5.9) software.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

1. Before using the PS Series Inverter/Charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on:
(a) the inverter/charger;
(b) the batteries and;
(c) all appropriate sections of this manual.
2. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid, lead antimony, lead calcium,
gel cell, absorbed glass mat, or NiCad/NiFe type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
3. Do not expose inverter/charger to rain, snow or liquids of any type. The inverter is designed for indoor
mounting only. Protect the inverter from splashing if used in vehicle applications.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Trace Engineering for the PS Series
Inverter/Charger may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5. Do not disassemble the inverter/charger. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is
required. Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
6. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wiring before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off the inverter will not reduce this risk. Solar modules produce power when exposed to light.
Cover them with opaque material before servicing any connected equipment.
7. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASSES
(a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE SERVICING
EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
(b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.

SPECIAL NOTICES

1. Tools required to make AC and DC wiring connections: Wire strippers; 1/2" (13MM) open-end or
socket wrench; Phillips #2 screwdriver; flat blade 1/4" (6MM) screwdriver.
2. No terminals or lugs are required for hook-up of the AC wiring. AC wiring must be copper wire and
rated for 75°C or higher. The maximum wire size for the AC terminals is #6 AWG (4.11 mm diameter).
Battery cables must be rated for 75°C or higher. Crimped and sealed copper ring terminal lugs with a
5/16 hole should be used to connect the battery cables to the DC terminals of the inverter/charger.
Soldered cable lugs are also acceptable.
3. Torque all AC wiring connections to 20 inch-pounds. Torque all DC cable connections to 10-15 foot-
pounds. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto batteries. It could short-
circuit the batteries or other electrical parts resulting in sparks that could cause an explosion.
4. This inverter/charger is intended to be used with a battery supply with a nominal voltage that matches
the last two digits of the model number, e.g. 12-Volt with a PS2512.
5. For instructions on mounting, see the MOUNTING section on page 18 of this manual.
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Rev. D: November 23, 1999