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4 • OPERATION
4.1 Electrical Connection
Connect your PowerVerter's DC Input Terminals to a battery or other source of 12V DC power with sufficient amperage capacity, using the shortest and heaviest gauge wire possible. (See Wire Gauge Chart, page 6)
Observe proper polarity at all times. Always connect Positive (+)/Red to Positive (+)/Red and Negative
Warning!
•Keep battery location well ventilated. Explo- sive hydrogen gas can accumulate near the battery if it is not kept well ventilated. Sparks may result during final battery connection.
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•Do not allow objects to contact the PowerVerter’s two DC Input Terminals. Do not short or bridge them together. Serious injury to person and/or property could result. You may cover or insulate these terminals once the battery is connected to help protect against accidental short circuits.
•You must tighten your battery terminals to approximately 4
Caution!
Even though the inverter is a
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