Personal Precautions; Important Safety Instructions; Precautions When Using The Power Inverter To Power Rechargeable Appliances - Solar PI5000X Guide D'utilisation

Personal Precautions

Someone should always be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a
lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes. Protective eyewear
should always be worn when working near lead-acid batteries.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately
flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short circuit the battery or
other electrical part that may cause explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal
causing a severe burn.

Important Safety Instructions

Your power inverter is designed to operate from a 12 Volt DC power source only. NEVER attempt to connect your
SOLAR power inverter to any other power source, including any AC power source.
Do not operate the SOLAR power inverter in the vicinity of flammables, such as gasoline, etc. This equipment can
produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install or operate the power inverter in compartments
containing flammables or batteries, or in any location that requires ignition-protected equipment.
Do not operate the power inverter if you, the inverter, the device being powered or any other surfaces that may
come into contact with the 12 Volt power source are wet. Do not expose your power inverter to rain, snow, spray or
bilge water.
Keep your SOLAR power inverter well ventilated when in operation. When in use, maintain several inches of
clearance around the top and sides of the power inverter. Avoid placing the power inverter near sources of heat,
such as heat vents and radiators, or in direct sunlight.
Loose connections can result in a severe decrease in voltage, may cause damage to the wires and insulation in the
power inverter. Always check that all connections are correct and secure prior to powering the inverter or any
device connected to it. Always ensure that all wiring is in good condition and of the proper size – operating the
power inverter with damaged or substandard wire could create a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not operate your power inverter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or similarly damaged until after
being inspected and/or repaired by qualified service personnel.
When connecting device/appliance power cords to the inverter, pull on the plug and never on the wire when
disconnecting. Do not operate a device/appliance with a damaged power cord.
NEVER connect your SOLAR power inverter to a frozen battery.
While some of our smaller units are designed to plug into a 12 Volt vehicle outlet, larger models, including those
covered in this manual, must be properly connected to a battery. Extreme care must be taken to follow all
applicable codes when working with electricity.
To avoid battery drain, always disconnect your SOLAR power inverter when not in use.

Precautions When Using the Power Inverter to Power Rechargeable Appliances

Many rechargeable appliances and equipment utilize a separate charging system for recharging that is connected to
an AC outlet. Such charging systems typically produce a low voltage output for recharging the appliance or
equipment. Some such charging systems used to charge small batteries can be damaged if powered by your
SOLAR power inverter. We suggest not using your SOLAR power inverter to charge:
• Power tool battery pack charging systems, such as those found in battery powered drills, saws, etc.
• Small battery charging systems such as those found in razors, flashlights and night lights, which are
typically plugged directly into an AC outlet, without the use of an external transformer.
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