1. Before$installing$and$using$the$BACKUP$INVERTER,$read$all$instructions$and$cautionary$
markings$on$the$BACKUP$INVERTER$and$all$appropriate$sections$of$this$guide.$Be$sure$to$
read$all$instructions$and$cautionary$markings$for$any$equipment$attached$to$this$unit.$
2. This$unit$is$designed$for$indoor$use$only.$Do$not$expose$the$BACKUP$INVERTER$to$rain,$
snow,$or$spray.$
3. To$reduce$risk$of$fire$hazard,$do$not$cover$or$obstruct$the$ventilation$openings.$Do$not$
install$the$BACKUP$INVERTER$in$a$zero-clearance$compartment.$Overheating$may$result.$
4. Use$only$attachments$recommended$or$sold$by$the$manufacturer.$Doing$otherwise$may$
result$in$a$risk$of$fire,$electric$shock,$or$injury$to$persons.$
5. To$avoid$a$risk$of$fire$and$electric$shock,$make$sure$that$existing$wiring$is$in$good$
6. Do$not$operate$the$BACKUP$INVERTER$if$it$has$received$a$sharp$blow,$been$dropped,$or$
otherwise$damaged$in$any$way.$If$the$BACKUP$INVERTER$is$damaged,$see$the$Warranty$
section.$
7. Do$not$disassemble$the$BACKUP$INVERTER.$It$contains$no$user-serviceable$parts.$$See$
Warranty$for$instructions$on$obtaining$service.$Attempting$to$service$the$BACKUP$
INVERTER$yourself$may$result$in$a$risk$of$electrical$shock$or$fire.$Internal$capacitors$
remain$charged$after$all$power$is$disconnected.$
8. The$BACKUP$INVERTER$contains$more$than$one$live$circuit$(batteries$and$AC$line).$Power$
may$be$present$at$more$than$one$source.$To$reduce$the$risk$of$electrical$shock,$
disconnect$both$AC$and$DC$power$from$the$BACKUP$INVERTER$before$attempting$any$
maintenance$or$cleaning$or$working$on$any$circuits$connected$to$the$BACKUP$INVERTER.$
Turning$off$controls$will$not$reduce$this$risk.$
9. Use$insulated$tools$to$reduce$the$chance$of$short-circuits$when$installing$or$working$
with$the$inverter,$the$batteries,$or$PV$array.$
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Precautions!When!Working!with!Batteries!
1. Make$sure$the$area$around$the$battery$is$well$ventilated.$
2. Never$smoke$or$allow$a$spark$or$flame$near$the$engine$or$batteries.$
3. Use$caution$to$reduce$the$risk$of$dropping$a$metal$tool$on$the$battery.$It$could$spark$or$
short$circuit$the$battery$or$other$electrical$parts$and$could$cause$an$explosion.$
4. Remove$all$metal$items,$like$rings,$bracelets,$and$watches$when$working$with$lead-acid$
batteries.$
5. Lead-acid$batteries$produce$a$short$circuit$current$high$enough$to$weld$metal$to$skin,$
causing$a$severe$burn.$
6. Have$someone$within$range$of$your$voice$or$close$enough$to$come$to$your$aid$when$you$