Cotek S1500-112, User Manual

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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI):
Installations in recreational vehicles (for North American approvals) will
require GFCI protection of all branch circuit connected to the AC output of the
hardwire terminal equipped S1500 Inverter. In addition, electrical codes require
GFCI protection of certain receptacles in residential installations. While the pure
sine wave output of the S1500 Inverter is equivalent to the waveform provided by
utilities, compliance with UL standards requires us to test and recommend specific
GFCI. Cotek has tested the following GFCI-protected 20A receptacles
And found that they functioned properly when connected to the output of the S1500
Inverter.
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WARING !
Do not operate the power inverter without connecting it to
ground.
Electrical shock hazard may result.
3-6. Making DC Wiring Connections :
Follow this procedure to connect the battery cables to the DC input terminals
on the S1500 Inverter. Your cables should be as short as possible ( ideally,
less than 10 feet / 3 meters ) and large enough to handle the required
current in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to
your installation.
Cables that are not an adequate gauge (too narrow) or are too long will
cause decreased inverter performance such as poor surge capability and
frequent low input voltage warnings and shutdowns.
These low input voltage warnings are due to DC voltage drop across the
cables from the inverter to the batteries.
The linger and narrower these cables, the greater the voltage drop.
WARING !
Failure to place a fuse on “+” cables running between the
inverter and battery may cause.
Barrage to the inverter and wire void warring.