3.INSTALLATION
3.01The following instructions should be thoroughly read and understood before installa- tion.
3.02CAUTION: Inverters produce hazard- ous voltages, to avoid risk of harm or fire the unit must be properly installed.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if correct polarity is not observed when installing the DC input cables.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if an external AC power source is applied to the inverter’s AC receptacle cord.
CAUTION: Be sure the inverter's circuit breaker or fuse (if needed) are turned "OFF" during installation.
NOTE: All wiring must follow the National Electric Code, Provincial, or other codes in effect at the time of installation, regardless of sugges- tions in this manual. All wires should be copper conductors.
3.03Mounting
3.03.1Locate a suitable, secure flat mounting surface as close to the battery as possible without being in the same air tight compartment. The maximum recommended dis- tance between the mounting location and the battery is 20 feet. See DC Input Cable Lengths chart.
3.03.2The location should have adequate ventilation and clearance to maintain room tem- perature while the unit is operating. At least 1/2 inch of clearance is required on all sides.
3.03.3Secure the unit with #8 or larger screws or bolts in the mounting slots on the flanges of the chassis.
3.04Chassis Bonding Lug - FIG. 1
3.04.1Connect a #8 gauge or greater cop- per wire between the bonding lug on the inverter and the earth grounding system or the vehicle chassis.
3.05Battery Wiring - FIG. 1
3.05.1CAUTION: Make sure that hydro- gen gas does not accumulate near the battery by keeping the area well ventilated. A spark may
result when connecting the battery wiring due to an initial charging of the internal input capacitor.
3.05.2Use stranded copper wire between the battery and inverter as indicated. A fuse must be installed between the battery and the inverter. U.L. requires that the fuse be within 18 inches of the battery.
DC Input Cable Lengths (maximum)
and Fusing Guide
Distance(feet) |
| |
Model | 1 to 20 | Fuse |
12Z8NV | 6 Ga | 150A |
24Z8NV | 8 Ga | 100A |
48Z8NV | 8 Ga | 100A |
3.05.3NOTE: Using smaller input cable or longer length will greatly degrade the inverter peak performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR VEHICLE
INSTALLATION: Do not use the vehicle chassis as the negative return in place of a return cable. Use the same size wire as the positive cable and run directly to the battery.
3.05.4Install the cables at the battery, inverter and then fuse holder. Make sure that clean, tight connections are made. Use care not to touch the positive and negative wires together. This will result in a violent spark and could result in exploding batteries and fire.
3.05.5The battery input terminals are at- tached to the unit : Red (+) and Black
3.05.6CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if correct polarity is not observed. This damage is NOT covered by warranty.
3.06Remote Switch for Inverter Operation - Fig. 1
3.06.1All material used for the remote switch should be U.L. listed and installed per low
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