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GETTING S
TA
RTED
CABLE GAUGES
When connecting the inverter to a battery bank use the thickest stranded insulated copper wire available, in
the shortest length practicable. Recommended cable gauges are as follows:
WARNING! DANGER OF BATTERY EXPLOSION –
INSTALL A FUSE
Battery banks can deliver very high levels of current that can vaporize metal, start fires and cause
explosions.
recommends installing one ANL type fuse and fuse holder close to the positive
battery bank terminal. This fuse protects the batteries from accidental DC cable shorts, which can
cause batteries to explode. ANL fuses and fuse holders are available at most marine supply stores.
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Model
Recommended Gauges
Description
011-2100-4
1100 W POWER INVERTER
2000 W POWER INVERTER
4000 W POWER INVERTER
4 AWG (3’/0.9 m included W/ 110 A inline ANL fuse)
2 AWG (3’/0.9 m included W/ 200 A inline ANL fuse)
0 AWG (3’/0.9 m included W/ 400 A inline ANL fuse)
011-2101-2
011-2102-0
CAUTIONS:
Loose connections can result in a severe decrease in voltage that can cause damage to cables and
insulation.
Failure to make correct polarity ( pos, neg) connection between the inverter and the battery bank can
result in blowing fuses in the inverter and can permanently damage the inverter. Damage caused by
reversed polarity is not covered under the
warranty.
Making the connection to the positive terminal may cause a spark as a result of current flowing to
charge capacitors within the inverter. This is a normal occurrence.
Because of the possibility of sparking, however, it is extremely important that both the inverter and
the 12 V battery be positioned far from any possible source of flammable fumes or gases. Failure to
heed this warning could result in fire or explosion.
Operating the inverter without correctly grounding the unit may result in electric shock.
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