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- Keep any
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ammable/combustible material (e.g., paper, cloth,
plastic, etc.) that may be ignited by heat, sparks, or
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ames at a
minimum distance of 2 feet (60 cm) away from the inverter.
WARNING:
The MMS Series Inverter/Charger is not
an ignition-protection rated device and should not be
installed in any location that requires ignition-protected
equipment. To prevent
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re or explosion, do not install
the MMS Series in any area with extremely
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ammable
liquids like gasoline or propane; or, in an area that
contains connections between components of a fuel
system.
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lose to the battery bank -
As with any inverter, it should be
located as close to the batteries as possible. Long DC wires tend to
lose ef
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ciency and reduce the overall performance of an inverter.
However, the unit should not be installed in the same compartment as
the batteries or mounted where it will be exposed to gases produced
by the batteries. These gases are corrosive and will damage the
inverter. Also, if these gases are not ventilated and allowed to collect,
they could ignite and cause an explosion.
Accessible -
Do not block access to the inverter’s remote control
and accessory ports. Also, allow enough room to access the AC
and DC wiring connections, as they will need to be checked and
tightened periodically. See Figure 9 & 10 for the MMS Series’ inverter
dimensions.
Mounting Orientation -
To meet regulatory requirements, the MMS
Series inverter/charger can only be mounted
on a horizontal surface
(shelf or table) or a vertical surface (wall or bulkhead) either right-
side up or upside-down, as shown in Figure 8. The inverter must be
mounted on a non-combustible surface, and this surface and the
mounting hardware must be capable of supporting at least twice the
weight of the inverter. After determining your mounting position,
use the base of the inverter’s chassis as a template to mark your
mounting screw locations. Remove the inverter and drill pilot holes
into the mounting surface.
If this unit is used in a mobile application, you may want to place
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exible washers or bushings between the mounting surface and the
inverter’s mounting
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anges to reduce vibration.
After the inverter has been properly mounted, proceed to the DC
Wiring section.
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