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122039

 

Inverter Physical Description 

 

4.1 Inverter Module 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 1: 

Inverter physical description 

 
 

Item # 

Description 

Function 

Field wiring compartment faceplate.  Covers the AC and DC wiring compartment. Remove 

the faceplate to access the wiring compartment. 

DC cable entry opening  

Allows the Red (+) and Black (-) cables to reach the 
inverter’s DC input. 

Remote panel cable connector  

Plug the 8-pin telephone connector to the remote 
LED status panel. 

Remote On/Off hookup wire - Violet 
wire (Red wire for “R3” option) 
 

Turns the inverter “On/Off” when connected to  
+12VDC. 

AC 

input 

cord 

Connects to an external AC power source to 
automatically power AC loads and activate the 
battery charger (Option “B3”). 

Bonding lug 

Connects to vehicle or chassis ground. 

AC output hardwire strain relief 

Access for AC output wiring. 

 
 

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Summary of Contents for ADI-12W6

Page 1: ...om Web www dimensions sensata com ISO 9001 2000 Registered Company DC to AC Power Inverters Owners Manual for Models ADI 12W6 ADI 12W8 Including Options B3 3 Step Battery Charger F3 100VAC 60HZ Output...

Page 2: ...e 7 4 2 LED Remote Control Status Panel 8 5 Installation 9 5 1 Tools Needed for Installation 9 5 2 System Components 9 5 3 Mounting the Inverter 9 5 3 1 Inverter Mounting 9 5 3 2 Chassis Bonding Lug 9...

Page 3: ...d not be mounted in a location that may be exposed to rain or spray The inverter should not be installed in a zero clearance enclosure Damage to the inverter will occur if correct polarity is not obse...

Page 4: ...ature 20 to 40 C 0 to 104 F Efficiency Up to 90 Other Design Features Large case TO247 MOSFET design Thermally controlled cooling fan Enclosed AC and DC cable connections with strain relief Anodized c...

Page 5: ...gh a flat 8 conductor telephone type cable The system has two operational modes when a transfer switch T option is included Inverter mode and external power mode refer to section 3 2 1 3 1 1 Inverter...

Page 6: ...et voltage limit is reached The acceptance stage is then engaged immediately the battery voltage is kept constant while decreasing the charging current gradually up to the transition point or when it...

Page 7: ...cables to reach the inverter s DC input 3 Remote panel cable connector Plug the 8 pin telephone connector to the remote LED status panel 4 Remote On Off hookup wire Violet wire Red wire for R3 option...

Page 8: ...is operating in external power mode c Inverter power Green LED that indicates the inverter is operating in inverter power mode d Low Battery Red LED that indicates a low battery voltage condition has...

Page 9: ...ng operation At least 1 2 inch of clearance is required on all sides Locate a suitable secure vertical or horizontal mounting surface as close to the batteries as possible without being in the same ai...

Page 10: ...10 Form 122039 Figure 4 Control Panel Footprint All dimensions are in inches 2 2 4 Figure 3 Footprint 1 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 Case W 8 3 2 15 9...

Page 11: ...is the cable that runs from the inverter to the batteries Estimate the inverter cable length and locate your inverter model on table I cross reference the wire gauge and fuse size Table I Wire and Fus...

Page 12: ...red cable to a POS battery post Connect the terminated end of the black cable neg return cable directly to a battery NEG post DO NOT connect to the chassis Install the in line fuse in the fuseholder...

Page 13: ...he battery should not be able to move more than 1 inch in any direction 6 3 AC Wiring 6 3 1 General Remove the inverter field wiring compartment cover plate to access the 120VAC 60Hz output terminal b...

Page 14: ...ram Flat Cable LED Remote Control Status Panel Fuse Red Wire Black Wire Charge Cable Black Fuse External Power Inverter Power Low battery Overload High temperature ON OFF Inverter To vehicle alternato...

Page 15: ...ire Black N Neutral Wire White G Ground Wire Green Install GFCI outlets model Hubbell GFR 5352XX 20A or GFR 5252XX 15A not applicable with inverters having the F3 option 120VAC 60Hz Input T Option H N...

Page 16: ...LEDs No AC output power The Inverter is not connected to the batteries the battery voltage is below 9 volts DC or fault in the remote On Off circuit Check the in line fuses for continuity Make sure th...

Page 17: ...s subject to the qualifications indicated Sensata warrants to the original purchaser for use that the goods or any component thereof manufactured by Sensata will be free from defects in workmanship fr...

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