Tripp Lite 200812163 warranty Battery Connection

Battery Connection

Connect your Inverter/Charger to your batteries using the following procedures:

•Connect DC Wiring: Though your Inverter/Charger is a high-efficiency converter of electricity, its rated

output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the cabling running from the battery to the unit. Use the
shortest length and largest diameter cabling (maximum 2/0 gauge) to fit your Inverter/Charger’s DC Input
terminals. Shorter and heavier gauge cabling reduces DC voltage drop and allows for maximum transfer of
current. Your Inverter/Charger is capable of delivering peak wattage at up to 200% of its rated continuous
					DC Connectors
wattage output for brief periods of time. Heavier gauge cabling should be used when continuously operating
heavy draw equipment under these conditions. Tighten your Inverter/	Recommended Maximum DC Cable Length (ft.)
Charger and battery terminals to approximately 3.5 Newton-meters of
torque to create an efficient connection and to prevent excessive heating at					AWG/mm
this connection. Insufficient tightening of the terminals could void your
warranty.			6/4.0	4/5.0	2/6.3	0/8.3	00/9.3
• Connect Ground: Using a 8 AWG (3.15 mm) wire or larger directly
	Power	750	10	16	26	42	52
connect the Main Ground Lug to the vehicle’s chassis or earth ground.
	Output
See the Feature Identification section to locate the Main Ground Lug on
	(Watts)	1250			16	25	31
your specific Inverter/Charger model. All installations must comply with
national and local codes and ordinances.

• Connect Fuse: NEC (National Electrical Code) article 551 requires that you connect your Inverter/Charger’s positive DC Terminal directly to a UL-listed fuse(s) and fuse block(s) within 18 inches (450 mm) of the battery. The fuse’s rating must equal or exceed the Minimum DC Fuse Rating listed in your Inverter/Charger’s nameplate. See diagrams below.

WARNING!

•Failure to properly ground your Inverter/Charger to a vehicle’s chassis or earth ground may result in a lethal electrical shock hazard.

•Never attempt to operate your Inverter/Charger by connecting it directly to output from an alternator rather than a battery or battery bank.

•Observe proper polarity with all DC connections.

Your Inverter/Charger’s Nominal DC Input Voltage must match the voltage of your battery or batteries.

In vehicular applications, it is possible to connect your Inverter/Charger to the main battery within your vehicle’s electrical system. In most vehicles, the Inverter/Charger will be connected to one or more dedicated auxiliary (house) batteries which are isolated from the drive system to prevent possible draining of the main battery.

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	12 Volts
12 Volts

12 Volt Main Battery Connection

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5

Optional connection for

Vehicular applications only.

12 Volt Inverter/Charger

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		6 Volts
		12 Volt Inverter/Charger
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6 Volts	4
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Multiple (Series) Battery Connection

	1	12 Volt Alternator (for Vehicular applications)			2	Vehicle or Earth Battery Ground	3	12 Volt Main Battery	4	6 Volt Series Batteries
5	UL-Listed Fuse & Fuse Block (mounted within 18 inches or 450 mm of the battery)					6	Large Diameter Cabling, Maximum 2/0 Gauge (9.3 mm) to Fit
Terminals				Minimum 8 AWG (3.15 mm) Ground Wire
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