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2.0 Installation

2.0 Installation

Review this section and all safety instructions before proceeding with the 

installation of your inverter.

WARNING:

 Installations should be performed by qualified 

personnel, such as a licensed or certi

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 ed electrician. The installer 

determines which safety codes apply and ensures all applicable 

installation requirements are followed. Applicable installation codes 

vary depending on the speci

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 c location and application.

WARNING:

 Before installing, review the “Important Product Safety 

Information” on page ii and adhere to all cautionary markings located 

on the inverter and on the batteries.

2.1 Pre-Installation

Before proceeding, read the entire Installation section to determine how 

best to install your CSW Series inverter. The more thorough you plan in the 

beginning, the better your inverter needs will be met. Depending on your 

application, there are simpli

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 ed system diagrams shown in Figure 2-1 and 

Figure 2-2. These should be reviewed to assist you in planning and designing 

your installation. These drawings are not intended to override or to restrict 

any national or local electrical codes, and should not be the determining 

factor as to whether the installation is compliant, that is the responsibility of 

the electrician and the onsite inspector.

2.1.1 Installation 

Guidelines

• 

Before connecting any wires, determine the cable routes throughout the 
vehicle or boat, both to and from the inverter.

• 

Always check for existing electrical, plumbing, or other areas of potential 
damage BEFORE drilling or cutting into walls.

• 

Make sure all wires have a smooth bend radius and do not become kinked.

• 

If installing this inverter in a boat, RV or truck, ensure the conductors 
passing through walls, bulkheads, or other structural members are 
protected. This minimizes insulation damage (such as cha

fi

 ng),  which 

can be caused by vibration or constant rubbing.

2.1.2  Unpacking and Inspection

Carefully remove the inverter from its shipping container and inspect all 

contents. Verify the following items are included:

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CSW Series inverter

• 

CSW Series Owner’s Manual

If items appear to be missing or damaged, contact your authorized Magnum-

Dimensions dealer or Magnum-Dimensions directly.

*** Save your proof-of-purchase as a record of your ownership; it 

is needed if the unit should require in-warranty service. ***

2.1.3 Tools 

Required

Installing the inverter is simple and requires the following:
•  Adjustable wrench (10-13 mm)  •  Level         

•  Drill

•  #10 Mounting screws (x4)  

•  Pencil   

•  Drill bits

•  Phillips screwdriver

Summary of Contents for CSW412

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual CSW Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter...

Page 2: ...s Restrictions on Use The CSW Series inverter may only be used in life support devices or systems with the express written approval of Sensata Technologies Failure of the CSW Series inverter can reaso...

Page 3: ...the inverter Always disconnect the batteries or energy source prior to installing or performing maintenance on the inverter Live power may be present at more than one point since an inverter utilizes...

Page 4: ...2 3 2 Torque Requirements 11 2 4 DC Wiring 12 2 4 1 DC Wire Sizing 13 2 4 2 DC Overcurrent Protection 14 2 4 3 DC Grounding 14 2 4 4 DC Cable Connections 14 2 4 5 Wiring the Battery Bank 15 2 4 6 Appl...

Page 5: ...Mounting Positions 9 Figure 2 4 CSW412 Dimensions 9 Figure 2 5 CSW1012 Dimensions 10 Figure 2 6 CSW2012 Dimensions 10 Figure 2 7 DC Cable to Battery Terminals 17 Figure 2 8 DC Cable to Inverter s DC...

Page 6: ...nit with a model specific prefix Note Enter your inverter s serial number in the table at the bottom of page i It is to easier to record this information now instead of trying to gather it after the u...

Page 7: ...shelf wall 10 DC Negative Terminal black the inverter s connection to the negative terminal on the 12 VDC battery bank 11 DC Positive Terminal red the inverter s connection to the positive terminal o...

Page 8: ...USB Port allows USB enabled devices to be powered and charged 4 ON OFF Power Switch a 2 position switch that turns the inverter on and off 5 Serial Number the unique identification number assigned to...

Page 9: ...ry compliance information 12 DC Positive Terminal red the inverter s connection to the positive terminal on the 12 VDC battery bank 1 3 Regulatory Compliance The CSW Series inverters are intended to b...

Page 10: ...should not be the determining factor as to whether the installation is compliant that is the responsibility of the electrician and the onsite inspector 2 1 1 Installation Guidelines Before connecting...

Page 11: ...S15 Transfer Switch CSW Series Inverter AC Loads 15A max DVD Tools TV AC Sub Panel AC Outlet DC Disconnect Fuse Battery Bank DC Ground Vehicle chassis DC ground bus or engine negative bus AC Main Pane...

Page 12: ...e pass thru mode the conductor from the transfer switch to the dedicated load will be protected as long as the branch rated circuit breaker at the AC source does not exceed the ampacity of the conduc...

Page 13: ...like gasoline or propane or in locations that require ignition protected devices Close to the battery bank As with any inverter it should be located as close to the batteries as possible Long DC wires...

Page 14: ...allation Mount flat on a horizontal surface only For Indoor Use Flat on a horizontal surface right side up or upside down DC terminals to the right left or the top Note The CSW inverter cannot be moun...

Page 15: ...on Figure 2 5 CSW1012 Dimensions Figure 2 6 CSW2012 Dimensions Top 10 3 26 2 cm 6 3 16 1 cm 6 9 17 5 cm 12 6 32 1 cm Front AC Side Back DC Side 3 4 8 4 cm Top 13 4 34 cm 8 5 21 6 cm 9 1 23 cm 16 5 41...

Page 16: ...ng must cross AC or vice versa try to make the wires at the crossing point perpendicular 90 degrees to one another DC overcurrent protection must be provided as part of the installation Use only coppe...

Page 17: ...e chance of radio frequency interference Be aware that over tightening or misthreading the nuts on the DC terminals can cause the bolts to strip and snap break off Make sure cables have a smooth bend...

Page 18: ...ppropriate overcurrent protection may be used if the inverter will only be connected to a dedicated load as shown in Figure 2 2 and the inverter and dedicated load have been thoroughly tested and sold...

Page 19: ...he metallic chassis of the various enclosures together to have them at the same voltage potential to reduce the possibility for electric shock For most installations the inverter chassis and the negat...

Page 20: ...able Also allow at least 1 2 5 cm of space between the batteries to provide good air flow DO NOT mount the batteries directly under the inverter CAUTION Install batteries in a well ventilated area Bat...

Page 21: ...bles to the inverter DC terminals a brief spark or arc may occur this is normal and due to the inverter s internal capacitors being charged 3 Route and connect an appropriately sized DC positive wire...

Page 22: ...al M6 1 0 hex nut CAUTION Ensure nothing is placed between the DC terminal and the ring lug CSW1012 Inverter lock washer 12 flat washer BATTERY DC cable with ring lug bolt flat washer nut lock washer...

Page 23: ...ctions to the inverter and batteries have been completed plug a small AC load e g 40W light bulb or small appliance into the GFCI s outlet and follow these steps to test the installation and the inver...

Page 24: ...to turn the unit off WARNING The Power ON OFF Switch is not a power disconnect switch and will not remove the DC power from the inverter Disconnect all power to the inverter before working on the unit...

Page 25: ...the unit has shut down Check the error code on the digital display When the status indicator lights amber or red use the digital display and the troubleshooting tables in Section 4 0 to resolve the is...

Page 26: ...he battery is fully charged If the cables are sized correctly the connections are good and the battery is charged you may need a larger battery bank see Loads turning on and off Loads turning off and...

Page 27: ...before restarting Check if the air flow is being blocked E05 Unit has sensed the input voltage is low and has initiated a warning alarm 11 2 VDC Recharge the battery to at least 11 8 VDC as the unit w...

Page 28: ...w Voltage Recovery 12 0 VDC 11 8 VDC High Voltage Shutdown3 15 75 VDC 15 5 VDC Output Power Warning NA Yes with warning code Output Power Shutdown Yes Yes with shutdown code Output Power Shutdown Yes...

Page 29: ...Sensata in Everett WA After the completion of service under this limited warranty Sensata will return the product prepaid to the original purchaser via a Sensata selected non expedited surface freight...

Page 30: ...PN 64 0063 Rev C Magnum Dimensions Products Manufactured by Sensata Technologies 2211 West Casino Rd Everett WA 98204 Phone 425 353 8833 Fax 425 353 8390 Web www Magnum Dimensions com...

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