Vector VEC550POB Owner's Manual & Warranty - page 2
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure reliable service, your power inverter must be installed and used properly.
Please read all instructions thoroughly prior to use. Pay particular attention to the
WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual. The WARNING statements
identify conditions or practices that may result in personal injury.
The CAUTION statements advise against certain conditions and practices that may
result in damage to your inverter or equipment connected to it. Save, read and
understand all instructions before using this power inverter.
WARNINGS - to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, explosion or injury:
1. DO NOT locate inverters in an area, room or compartment where
explosive or flammable fumes might be present.
2. Do not connect to AC distribution wiring - for direct plug-in use by
AC appliances.
3. Remove appliance plug from outlet or turn off inverter before working on the
appliance
4. Inverter produces 120 volts, 60 Hz AC
5. Outlets are live. Risk of electric shock. Disconnect DC power before servicing.
6. Not approved for marine applications.
CAUTIONS:
1.
No user-serviceable components inside. opening unit will void warranty.
2. Do not use with positive ground electrical systems (the majority of modern
automobiles, RVs, and trucks are negative ground)
Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse may cause
permanent damage to the inverter and will void the warranty
3. This inverter will not operate high wattage appliances (more than
1500watts) or equipment that produce heat, such as hair dryers,
microwave ovens and toasters.
4. Do not operate this inverter if it is wet
5. Do not place in engine compartment - keep well ventilated
6. Not approved for use with medical equipment
7. Bonding between enclosure connections is not automatic and must be
provided as part of the installation.
To avoid possible dangerous conditions, the inverters must be located where:
1. The unit is kept dry.
2. Air temperature is between 30 degree F (-1 degree C) non-condensing,
and 105 degrees F (40 degrees C).
3. At least three inches of clearance from other objects is maintained for
cooling airflow.
4. The unit is not exposed to direct heat or sunlight or to explosive or
flammable fumes.