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This guide for use by qualified installers only
You must connect the inverter chassis ground terminal to a grounding
point. Use a No. 8 AWG copper wire that is bare or provided with green
insulation and connect it between the inverter chassis ground lug and the
vehicle’s DC grounding point (usually the vehicle chassis or a dedicated
DC ground bus).
To connect the cable to the chassis ground lug:
1. Make sure the inverter’s On/Off switch is in the Off position.
2. Loosen chassis ground lug screw using a screwdriver.
3. Strip 3/8" (9.5 mm) of insulation from one end of the cable.
4. Place one end of the cable into the ground lug.
5. Tighten the chassis ground lug to a torque of 26.5–28.7 ft-lbs
(36–39 Nm).
Connecting the AC Output
You can plug your AC loads directly into the receptacle on the inverter
front panel. Output power to each receptacle is limited by a circuit
protector rated at 15 A.
You can also hardwire (permanently connect) the AC output using the AC
knockout. This is intended for connection of a load sub-panel or
additional AC outlets powered by the inverter.
The
Inverter 3000
will not operate a combination of high-power electrical
appliances that consume a total of more than 2500 watts (continuous
operation) or a total of more than 3000 watts (five-minute operation).
WARNING: Shock and fire hazard
Never operate the inverter without properly connecting the chassis ground.
Important:
This connection must be made in accordance with applicable
electrical codes. If you are not a qualified electrician, we recommend that you let
a qualified electrician install this product.
WARNING: Fire and shock hazard
For protection and control, install a branch-circuit rated breaker between the
inverter and the load wiring, receptacles, and loads.
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