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Contents

Main Page About This Guide Conventions Used Important: Related Information Important Safety Instructions Explosive gas precautions Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard WARNING: Explosion hazard Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION: Equipment damage Page Contents 4 Operation A 5 Troubleshooting Page Page 1 Quality Power Ease of Use Comprehensive Protection 2 Remote On/Off Switch Dimensions of Remote On/Off Switch AC Panel Page DC Panel 3 Designing Your Installation Page Installation Codes Calculating Battery Requirements Choosing an Effective Charging System Choosing an Appropriate Location The inverter must only be installed in a location that is: Calculating Cable Sizes Calculating Size of DC Input Cables Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size Important: Installing the inverter Safety Instructions Installation Tools and Materials Too ls Materials Overview of Installation Steps Installing the Remote On/Off Switch Mounting the Inverter AC Connections Connecting the Chassis Ground Grounding Locations Chassis Ground Lug DC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard Connecting the DC Cables CAUTION: Reverse polarity Page Page 4 Turning the Inverter On and Off Operating Several Loads at Once Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges Display Screen Operating Limits Power Output Input Voltage The allowable inverter input (battery) voltage ranges are shown in the following table: Inverter Loads High Surge Loads Trouble Loads Routine Maintenance Recharging Your Batteries Page 5 Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Television Reception Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard Troubleshooting Reference Consumer Hotline: 1-800-670-0707 Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Reference Page A Appendix A contains electrical performance and physical specifications for the inverter. Electrical Performance Physical Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Page B Battery Types Automotive Starting Batteries Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery Size Estimating Battery Requirements Battery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Worksheet Using Multiple Batteries Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Two Separate Battery Banks Battery Tips Page C Systems Charging System Requirements Charging With an Engine Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator Using an Alternator Controller Using a High-Output Alternator Charging From AC Power Charging From Alternative Energy Sources Page Warranty and Product Information Warr ant y What proof of purchase is required? Disclaimer Product Exclusions Warning: Limitations On Use Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System