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Safety
6. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect DC power from the
7. The XPower Inverter 5000 must be provided with equipment-
Precautions When Working With Batteries
WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard
1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the
2. Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries
3. This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or
4. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
5. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.
6. Use caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery.
7. If you need to remove a battery, always remove the ground terminal
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This guide for use by qualified installers only
XPower Inverter 5000 before attempting any maintenance or cleaning
or working on any circuits connected to the XPower Inverter 5000.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
grounding conductors connected to the vehicle chassis as described in
"Chassis Ground Wire Sizing" on page 2–8 and "Output Conductor
Selection for Hardwire Installation" on page 2–8.
manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed to
reduce the risk of battery explosion.
generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you
must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before
installing or using your XPower Inverter 5000.
sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the XPower
Inverter 5000 in compartments containing batteries or flammable
materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment.
This includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel
tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections between
components of the fuel system.
It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and
could cause an explosion.
from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so you don't
cause a spark.
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