2.Using 8.4mm2 (8 AWG) wire or heavier, extend the power cord if you need to, to a maximum total length of 2 meters (6.5 feet) including the existing 500 Inverter power cord length. Solder all connections and make sure they are properly insulated by using electrical tape or heat shrinkable tubing.

3.Install an 80 amp automotive fuse and a switch rated at 80 amps in the positive (red) wire, close to the end that will attach to the battery. See Figure 6. The switch lets you disconnect the DC power if you need to replace the in-line fuse. Solder and insulate the connections as detailed in Step 2 above.

4.Turn off the in-line switch.

5.Solder or crimp heavy-duty terminals to the battery end of the positive and negative wires. Use terminals that mate properly with the battery terminals or existing battery cable clamps.

Warning! Damage to the 500 Inverter.

Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the inverter and will void your warranty.

Before connecting the inverter to the battery, double check the connections: the red wire must be connected to the red terminal on the inverter and the positive (+) terminal on the battery; the black wire must be connected to the black terminal on the inverter and the negative (–) terminal on the battery.

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