Additional Safety Guidelines; Important Safety Information - Black & Decker PI100LA Instruction Manual

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Warning! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution! Used without the safety alert symbol indicates
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
Risk of unsafe operation. When using tools or equipment,
basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation,
maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could
result in serious injury and property damage. There are
certain applications for which tools and equipment are
designed. Black & Decker strongly recommends that this
product NOT be modified and/or used for any application
other than for which it was designed. Read and understand
all warnings and operating instructions before using any
tool or equipment.
Warning! Keep away from WATER, FIRE, SMOKE!
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
this instructional manual. This manual contains important
information regarding the operation and warranty of this
product. Please retain for future reference.
The inverter has the protection functions such as over
input voltage shut off, low input voltage shut off, Under-
voltage turn-off resume, over heating self-lock, overload
self-lock, short circuit protection, the LED indicator will
directly display input power and errors.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

For safe and optimum performance, the inverter must be
installed and used properly. Carefully read and follow the
guidelines in this guide and give special attention to the
Caution and Warning statements.
Caution! Instructions provide information that could
damage your inverter or equipment connected to it.
Warning! Instructions provide information on conditions
that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
Warning! Shock hazard! Keep away from children.
Warning! The inverter produces the same potentially
lethal AC power as normal household outlets. It is
suggested that you treat it as normal AC outlet.
Warning! The case to the unit may become very warm
under high power operation reaching 140ºF (60ºC).
Be sure that there is at least 2in (5cm) of unobstructed air
space around the entire surface of the inverter at all times.
During use, do not place materials that could be damaged
by heat near the unit.
Warning! Do not operate the unit near flammable fumes
or gases such as the cabin of a gasoline power boat, or
near propane tanks.
Warning! Do not operate the unit in an enclosed area
that contains lead-acid batteries for automotive use. This
type of battery emits explosive hydrogen gas which can be
ignited by sparks.
Warning! Always make all AC connections before
making DC connections or the components built into the
inverter can become energized producing an electrical
shock hazard. Never work on the AC wiring without first
physically disconnecting the DC connections.
Caution! Do not connect the unit to live AC power
circuits or there would be damage to the inverter. Do not
connect any AC device which has its neutral conductor
connected to ground to the unit.
Caution! Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium
batteries can be damaged if connected to the unit.
Do not use the unit on the following items:
f Small battery-operated appliances such as flashlights,
razors and nightlights those can be plugged directly
into an AC outlet to recharge.
f Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in
hand power tools. These chargers will have a warning
label indicating that dangerous voltages are present at
the battery terminals.
Caution! Connect the unit to batteries with a normal output
of 12V DC only. As 6V batteries voltage is too low, and a
24V battery voltage is too high which will damage the unit.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

f Do not put anything on the unit outlets, vents
or fan openings.
f Do not expose the unit to rain, water or any other liquid.
f Do not connect the unit to any utility power distribution
systems or branch circuits.
f Do not use the inverter in temperatures over 104ºF
(40ºC) or under 32ºF (0ºC).
f Failure to follow these safety guidelines will result
in personal injury and/or the damage to the unit. It
may also be void of the warranty.
FEATURES (Fig. A)
1. Cooling Fan and Ventilation Openings: The high speed
cooling fan protects the inverter from over-heating.
2. LED Indicator: When there is DC power input, the
green LED Indicator lights; and when the inverter has
shut down because of low or high input voltage, the
red LED Indicator lights.
3. USB Port: Offer 5V power to USB equipment.
4. AC Outlet: It allows you to plug in an AC product that
require 100W or less.
5. Lighter Plug: Insert the cigarette lighter plug in the
lighter socket.