Choosing a Location
Choosing a Location
WARNING
The PROwatt 600 contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the PROwatt in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the PROwatt 600 in a
The PROwatt 600 Inverter should only be installed in a location that meets these requirements:
| Dry | Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash |
| on the PROwatt 600. |
| Cool | Ambient air temperature should be between 32º F |
| and 105º F (0º C and 40º |
| within this range. |
| Ventilated | Leave at least 2 inches (5 cm) clearance around the |
| PROwatt 600 for air flow. Ensure that ventilation |
| openings at the front and rear are not obstructed. |
| Safe | Do not install the inverter in the same compartment |
| as batteries or in any compartment capable of storing |
| flammable liquids like gasoline. |
| Close to | DC cables must be shorter than 4 feet (1.2 m) each. |
| battery | Longer AC wires are preferable to longer DC wires. |
| Protected | Do not mount the inverter where it will be exposed to |
| from battery | battery gases. These are very corrosive, and |
| gases | prolonged exposure will damage the inverter. |
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