Magnum Energy RD1824, Operator'S Manual

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Ó 2003 - Magnum Energy, Inc.
Magnum Energy
RD Series Inverter/Charger
Table of Contents
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S e c t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n P a g e
1 . I n t r o d u c t io n 1
1. Features and Benefits 1
2. Standard Features 1
3. How an In verter/Charger W orks 3
4. Appliances and R un Time 3
5. The RD Series 5
2 . I n s t a lla t io n 7
1. Unpacking and Inspection 7
2. Pre-Installation 7
Locating the In verter 7
Locating Dedicated Batteries (optional) 7
Hardw are / Materials R equired 8
Tools R equired 8
Wiring 8
AC Connections 8
DC Connections 8
AC Grounding 8
DC Grounding 8
Torque R equirements 9
AC Main P a nel 9
Circuit Protection 9
Wire R outing 9
3. Installation 11
In verter Mounting 11
Battery Installation 1 1
Battery Cables and Sizing 12
DC Wiring 12
DC Grounding 12
Negativ e Cable 12
Positiv e Cable 1 2
Battery Wiring 13
Pa rallel Connection 13
Series Connection 15
Series/P a rallel Connection 15
DC Fuse Block 17
AC Wiring 1 9
AC Input (Shore P ower) R outing 19
AC Input (Gener ator) R outing 19
Main AC Electrical P anel R outing 19
Wiring the Inv erter AC Input 2 1
Wiring the Inv erter AC Output 21
Final Inspection 21