Overview of Installation Steps
3–3
❐DC fuses and fuse holders
❐AC cable (2-conductor-plus-ground cable), sized appropriately for
load and application (if you are connecting to an existing AC circuit)
❐1/2 inch cable clamp (if connecting to an existing AC circuit)
❐AC transfer switch (if connecting to an existing AC circuit that also
uses power from another AC source)
❐Appropriately sized copper cable for the chassis ground
❐Battery isolator (if connecting to a multip le-battery system)
❐Battery selector switch*
❐Alternator controller*
❐High-output alternator*
* Consult Appendix B and Appendix C to determine whether you need
these components.
Overview of Installation Steps
Installing the PROwatt 1000 is straightforwa rd. Here’s a summary of the
seven main steps:
1. Design the installation: calculate battery capacity and charging
requirements.
2. Choose a location.
3. Connect to an existing AC circuit (if req uired).
4. Install the remote On/Off switch.
5. Mount the inverter.
6. Connect the chassis ground.
7. Connect the DC cables.
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