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This guide for use by qualified installers only
Choosing an Appropriate Location and Mounting Orientation
Appropriate
Location
The inverter must only be installed in a location that is:
:
WARNING: Fire or explosion hazard
The inverter contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks. To
prevent fire or explosion, do not install the
Duracell Inverter 3000
in
compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that
require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space containing
gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other
connections between components of the fuel system.
WARNING: Fire hazard
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do
not install the inverter in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result.
Dry
Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on it.
Cool
Ambient air temperature should be between 0 and 40ºC
(32 and 105ºF)—the cooler the better within this range.
Ventilated
Allow at least 3" (76 mm) of clearance around the inverter
for air flow. Ensure that the ventilation openings on each
end of the inverter 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
battery
Do not use excessive DC cable lengths: they increase wire
resistance which leads to voltage drop and heating.
Consequently, they reduce available power and run-time.
Longer AC wires are preferable to longer DC wires: voltage
drop is less of an issue and the cost is lower.
Protected
from battery
gases
Do not mount the inverter where it will be exposed to gases
produced by batteries. Battery gases are corrosive, and
prolonged exposure to battery gases will damage the
inverter.
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