INVO SERIES INVERTER/CHARGER
INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL
Manual No. INVO-1
Page
5
08/11 invo-man
8.
No terminals or lugs are required for hook-up of the AC wiring. AC wiring must be no less than
10 AWG gauge copper wire and rated for 75
o
C or higher. Battery cables must be rated for 75
o
C or
higher and should be no less than as stated in table 1. Crimped and sealed copper ring terminal
lugs with a 5/16 hole should be used to connect the battery cables to the DC terminals of the
inverter/charger. Soldered cable lugs are also acceptable.
9.
Be extra cautious when working with metal tools on, or around batteries. The potential exists to
drop a tool and short-circuit the batteries or other electrical parts resulting in sparks that could
cause an explosion.
10.
No AC or DC disconnects are provided as an integral part of this inverter/charger. Both AC and
DC disconnects must be provided as part of the system installation. See INSTALLATION section
of this manual.
11.
No over current protection for the battery supply is provided as an integral part of this
inverter/charger. Over current protection of the battery cables must be provided as part of the
system installation. See INSTALLATION section of this manual.
12.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - This inverter/charger should be connected to a grounded
permanent wiring system. For most installations, the Ground Lug should be bonded to the
grounding system at ONLY one in the system. All installations should comply with all national
and local codes and ordinances.
Personal Precautions
1.
Someone should be within range of your voice to come to your aid when you work near batteries.
2.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
3.
Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near
batteries. Wash your hands when done.
4.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
eyes, immediately flood eyes with running cool water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention immediately.
5.
Baking soda neutralises lead acid battery electrolyte. Keep a supply on hand in the area of the
batteries.
6.
NEVER
smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or generator.
7.
Be extra cautious when working with metal tools on and around batteries. The potential exists to
short-circuit the batteries or other electrical parts which may result in a spark that could in turn
cause an explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a
battery. A battery can produce short-circuit currents high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
causing severe burns.
If a remote or automatic generator start system is used, disable the automatic starting circuit and/or
disconnect the generator from its starting battery while servicing to prevent accidental starting during
servicing.
