Magnum Energy ME Series Operator's Manual page 3

IMPORTANT
BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Wear eye protection such as safety glasses when working with batteries.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when installing or performing
maintenance on the inverter.
Never work alone. Always have someone near you when working around batteries.
Use proper lif ting techniques when working with batteries.
Never use old or untested batteries. Check each battery's label for age, type and date code to
ensure all batteries are identical.
Batteries are sensitive to changes in temperature. Always install batteries in a stable environment.
Install batteries in a well ventilated area. Batteries can produce explosive gasses. For
compartment or enclosure installations, always vent batteries to the outside.
Provide at least one inch of air space between batteries to provide optimum cooling.
Never smoke when in the vicinity of batteries.
To prevent a spark at the battery and reduce the chance of explosion, always connect the cables to
the batteries first. Then connect the cables to the inverter.
Use insulated tools at a ll times.
Always verify proper polarity and voltage before connecting the batteries to
the inverter.
To reduce the chance of fire or explosion, do not short-circuit the batteries
In the even of accidental exposure to battery acid, wash thoroughly with soap and water. In the
even of exposure to the eyes, flood them for at least 15 minutes with running water and seek
immediate medical attention.
Recycle old batteries.
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