Tools and Materials Required

Tools and Materials Required

You will need the following tools and materials to properly install the Prosine inverter/charger:

❐Wire insulation stripper

❐Mounting screws or bolts (#12 or #14)

❐#2 (¼-inch) flat blade screwdriver

❐Small Phillips screwdriver

❐17mm or adjustable wrench for DC terminals

❐AC cable sized appropriate for load and application

❐Two one-inch AC cable strain-relief clamps

❐DC cable, sized appropriate for load and application

❐Lugs or terminals for your DC cables and appropriate tools

❐AC and DC disconnects and overcurrent protective devices

Where to Install the Prosine Inverter/Charger

Install the Prosine inverter/charger only in locations that are dry, cool, well ventilated, close to batteries and loads, and protected from the weather. These terms are described below:

Dry—Do not allow water or other fluids to drip or splash on the Prosine inverter/charger. Do not mount the Prosine inverter/charger in an area subject to splashing water or bilge water.

Cool—Normal ambient air temperature should be between 32°F (0°C) and 77°F (25°C)—the cooler the better.

Ventilated—For the Prosine 2.5, allow at least 5 inches (13cm) clearance at the bottom of the unit for air flow, 3 inches (8cm) on each side, and 1.5 inches (4cm) at the top. For cooling purposes, the volume of the enclosure is not as important as the overall supply of air. Do not allow the ventilation openings on the back and top of the unit to become obstructed. When mounting in a closed compartment, provide a fresh-air intake opening directly to the fans (located behind the unit) to assure a good supply of cooling air. The Prosine 3.0 must be mounted on top of the brackets that are provided with it to allow adequate airflow to the cooling fans.

The figure below illustrates the effect of inadequate ventilation on the output power of the Prosine 2.5 and 3.0 inverter/chargers. As with all inverters, the amount of continuous power that the Prosine inverter/chargers can deliver without overheating is limited by the ambient temperature. They will operate and deliver their continuous power ratings at higher temperatures, but the ambient temperature as well as the input voltage from the battery limits the extent to which they can do this. The following curve illustrates the relationship between rated power output and ambient temperature. Operating the unit in conditions outside the power and temperature limits will result in thermal shutdown and/or significantly decreased performance. In addition, operation in this range is outside the ratings covered by the regulatory approvals of the products.

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