SP1000 Manual

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1. Safety Instructions
1-1. General Safety Precautions
Warning! Before using the Inverter, read the safety instructions.
 Do not expose the inverter to rain, snow, spray or dust. To reduce the
risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings and
do not install the inverter in a zero-clearance compartment.
 To avoid the risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that the existing
wiring is in good electrical condition, and the wire size is not undersized.
 This equipment contains components which can produce arcs or sparks.
To prevent fire or explosion do not install in compartment containing
batteries or flammable materials or in location which require ignition
protected equipment. This includes any space containing
gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, or joints, fittings, or other
connection between components of the fuel system.
 Depending on the user scenario, the AC output of the inverter may
require user installed breaker or fuse. In AC output hardwire application,
AC socket will not been provided. The inverter incorporates standard
AC short circuit protection.
 An over current protection at the time of installation shall be provided by
others for the AC output circuit.
 Additional breakers suitable for 20 A branch circuit protection shall be
provided for the GFCI receptacles.
 The following precautions should be taken when working on the
inverter:
Step 1 Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects
Step 2 Use tools with insulated handles
Step 3 Wear rubber gloves and boots