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Product Safety Information
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MS-PAE SERIES INVERTER/
CHARGER THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED DURING THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS
PRODUCT. Before using the MS-PAE Series inverter/charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings. Also, be sure to review the individual manuals provided for each component of your
system. The installation instructions are for use by quali
fi
ed personnel only. Do not perform any
installation or servicing other than that speci
fi
ed in this owner’s manual unless you are quali
fi
ed
to do so. Incorrect installation or servicing may result in a risk of electric shock,
fi
re, or other
safety hazard.
Safety Precautions
• All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local and national electrical codes.
• This product is designed for indoor/compartment installation. It must not be exposed to rain,
snow, moisture, or liquids of any type.
• Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short circuits.
• There are no user-serviceable parts contained in this product.
• This unit is provided with integral protection against overloads.
• Live power may be present at more than one point since an inverter utilizes both DC (batteries,
PV, etc.,) and AC (utility or generator) power. To reduce risk of electric shock, ensure all DC
and AC wiring is disconnected prior to installing or performing maintenance on the inverter.
Turning off the inverter will not reduce this risk, the inverter must be totally disconnected from
all sources.
• Use Class 1 wiring methods for
fi
eld wiring connections to terminals of a Class 2 circuit.
• Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions
included in the listing or labeling.
• Always verify proper wiring prior to starting the inverter.
• Use only copper wires with a minimum temperature rating of 90°C (194°F).
• AC wiring must be no less than 10 AWG (5.3 mm²) gauge copper wire.
• Battery cables should be no less than #4/0 AWG (107.2 mm²) for 24-volt systems and no less
than #2/0 AWG (67.4 mm²) for 48-volt systems. Crimped and sealed copper ring terminal
lugs with a 5/16 hole should be used to connect to the DC terminals on the inverter.
• Torque all AC wiring connections and DC cable connections to the required torque values.
• The inverter must be properly mounted, see Section 2.1.4 “Mounting the Inverter” in this
manual.
• Overcurrent protection for the battery supply is not provided as an integral part of this
inverter. Overcurrent protection of the battery cables must be provided as part of the system
installation. Refer to Section 2.2 “DC Wiring” for more information.
• Overcurrent protection for the AC output wiring is not provided as an integral part of this
inverter. Overcurrent protection of the AC output wiring must be provided as part of the
system installation. Refer to Section 2.3 “AC Wiring” for more information.
• The AC output neutral conductor and the DC negative conductors are not connected (bonded)
to the inverter chassis. Both the input and output conductors are isolated from the enclosure
and each other. System grounding, if required, is the responsibility of the system installer and
must comply with local and national electrical codes and standards. Refer to the Section 2.4
“Grounding Inverters” for more information.
