SP1000 Manual

1. Safety Instructions

1-1. General Safety Precautions

Warning! Before using the Inverter, read the safety

instructions.

z 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.

z 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.

z 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.

z 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.

z An over current protection at the time of installation shall be

provided by others for the AC output circuit.

z Additional breakers suitable for 20 A branch circuit protection

shall be provided for the GFCI receptacles.

z 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