Safety precautions to keep in mind while installing an inverter and battery

There are few inventions as important as inverters when it comes to making our life more comfortable. We can sleep, work, and live without any worry of power cuts, all thanks to inverters. People who used to plan their day according to imminent power cuts, now don’t even realize when a power-cut comes and goes.

However, as with any other technological invention, inverters come with a safety guide too. It is crucial to handle the inverter and batteries with extreme care, right from the moment one buys them. This helps in getting the optimum performance out of the inverter as well as its battery. Here are some basic dos and don’ts that one must follow before and after installing an inverter and batteries.

Dos

•        Read the instruction manual carefully.

•        Make sure the room where you install the inverter and its battery is well-ventilated at all times.

•        The inverter and its battery must be placed on a flat surface only.

•        Ensure that the battery terminals are tightened properly.

•        All the fuses, MCB, and battery cables being used must be rated/certified by authorized quality agencies or organizations.

•        Keep the complete inverter system out of children’s reach.

•        Make sure that water or any chemical substance does not reach the inverter or battery plates.

Don’ts

•        Never couple an inverter with a locally manufactured battery. It can damage the inverter or even cause harm to you or other family members.

•        Never place the inverter or battery in a closed container.

•        Do not connect or disconnect the battery while the inverter is in ‘ON’ state.

•        Never connect the battery cables in the reverse direction (negative terminal with the positive terminal).

•        In case multiple batteries are being used with the inverter, never use batteries of different ratings, models or brands.

•        Never connect the inverter with loads above the recommended value.

•        Do not operate the inverter with damaged plugs or cables as it may lead to an electric shock accident.

Apart from following these precautions, make sure that you buy only the best tinverter battery available in the market, which is manufactured in line with international standards, and is certified by various quality assessment authorities. Okaya, the leading battery manufacturer in India, brings you the best performing and safest possible inverter batteries. In the 29 years since its inception, Okaya has come a long way in terms of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. One can buy an inverter battery, car battery, solar battery or an automotive battery within a few clicks from Okaya’s website. The best thing about Okaya batteries is that they undergo rigorous testing (with 117 tests) to ensure superior quality and maximize your peace of mind.