INSTALLATION

Ground Fault Circult Interrupters

To conform to NEC regulations, certain branch circuits must be equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Please consult the code or a qualified electrician for details. Any such branch circuits must be protected by a brand rated circuit breaker consistent with the GFCI rating. Underwriters Laboratories has tested the following GFCI, and its use is recommended. Receptacle Type:

Pass & SeymourCatalog Number 1591Rated: 15 Amps at 120 Volts ACRemote Control Wiring

If installing a remote panel, route the remote cable and connect to the Remote jack on the front of the unit. Refer to the Remote Control Panel Owner’s Manual for more information.

TSC Temperature Sensor

If installing the TSC (Temperature Sensitive Charging) sensor, connect the ring terminal end to the positive battery post, complete the routing of the RJ11 cable (15 feet supplied) and connect the plug end to the TSC jack on the front of the unit.

DC Wiring

DC wiring is generally very simple—the positive (+, may be red for identification) and negative (-, may be black or yellow for identification) cables from the inverter/charger terminal posts are connected to the house or auxiliary battery. Connection to the engine starter battery is not recommended.

High current will pass through the DC wiring. All wires must be properly sized and all connections clean and tight. It is recommended that the battery cable length does not exceed 10 feet.

Battery cables should be connected to the inverter/charger before any connections are made to the battery. Follow the battery hardware stackup diagram.

•Remove the negative (-) battery cable cover from the unit and attach the battery cable. Tighten the battery terminal bolts to a torque value between 160 inch-pounds and

180 inch-pounds. Replace the cover for the negative terminal before removing the cover for the positive terminal.

 

 

Battery Cable

Bolt

 

 

Hardware Stackup

Lock Washer

TSC Jack

RJ11 Cable

Diagram

Flat Washer

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

Battery Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inverter/Charger

CAUTION Improper stackup may result in excessive heat and damage to the unit.

WARNING

The FP3000-12 is not protected against DC reverse polarity. Be very careful to connect the negative and positive cables correctly or damage will result and the warranty will be void.

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