Clarke Power CI000B, Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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CONNECTION AND POSITIONING
POSITIONING OF THE INVERTER
The inverter should always be placed on a flat, level surface and should only
be used in locations that meet the following criteria:
DRY - Do not allow water/other liquids to come into contact with the inverter.
COOL - Do not place the inverter on or near a heating vent or any piece of
equipment which is generating heat. Keep the inverter away from direct
sunlight.
VENTILATED - Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air
circulation around the unit. Do not place items on or over the inverter during
operation. A fan is helpful if the inverter is operating at maximum power for
extended periods. The unit will shut down if the internal temperature exceeds
65
O C. The unit will restart after it cools.
SAFE - Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in locations that
may accumulate flammable vapours.
CAUTION: THE INVERTER MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY TO BATTERIES WITH
A NOMINAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF 12 VOLTS. THE UNIT WILL NOT
OPERATE FROM A 6-VOLT BATTERY AND WILL SUSTAIN PERMANENT
DAMAGE IF CONNECTED TO A 24-VOLT BATTERY.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE WITH POSITIVE EARTH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (THE
MAJORITY OF MODERN VEHICLES AND LORRIES ARE NEGATIVE EARTH).
The inverter is provided with battery cables with clamps for connection to a
suitable battery (or a fused cigarette lighter plug - CI400B model only).
EXTENSION CABLES
Avoid using an extension cable between the DC power source and the
inverter DC input. Using an extension this way will create a voltage drop
causing reduced efficiency and output. Any extension cable should be used
between the inverter AC output and the AC appliance. An extension cable
up to 30m may be used but greater lengths will result in a noticeable drop in
power.
Any cable used between the appliance and the inverter must be of the
correct diameter and length, otherwise power loss or reduced operating time
may occur.
Marine installations are also subjected to vibration and stresses that exceed
those of other mobile installations. Therefore ensure all connections are tight,
water resistant and have suitable strain relief for DC cables etc.