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3.INSTALLATION
3.1 Location of the inverter
Try and keep the distance between the product and the battery to a minimum in order to minimise cable voltage losses
3.2 Connection to the battery
In order to utilize the full capacity of the product, batteries with sufficient capacity and battery cables with sufficient cross section should
be used. See table:
min
unit
Battery capacity Pb
400
Ah
Battery capacity Lithium
100
Ah
Recommended DC fuse
150
A
Minimum cross section (mm
2
) per +
and - connection terminal
0 – 2 m
35
mm
2
2 – 5 m
70
mm
2
Use a torque wrench with insulated box spanner in order to avoid
shorting the battery.
Maximum torque: 14 Nm
Avoid shorting the battery cables.
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Undo the two screws at the bottom of the enclosure and remove the service panel.
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Connect the battery cables.
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Tighten the nuts well for minimal contact resistance.
3.3 Wire size for connecting the inverter
chassis to ground
The earth conductor from the earth lug on the chassis to ground should have at least half the cross-section of the conductors used for
the battery connection.
For best operating results, the inverter should be placed on a flat surface. To
ensure a trouble free operation of the inverter, it must be used in locations that
meet the following requirements:
a) Avoid any contact with water. Do not expose the inverter to rain or
moisture.
b) Do not place the unit in direct sunlight. Ambient air temperature should
be between -20
°
C and 40
°
C (humidity < 95% non-condensing).
c) Do not obstruct the airflow around the inverter. Leave at least 30
centimeters clearance above and below the inverter.
When the inverter is running too hot, it will shut down. When the inverter has
reached a safe temperature level the unit will automatically restart again.
This product contains potentially dangerous voltages. It should only be installed
under the supervision of a suitable qualified installer with the appropriate training,
and subject to local requirements. Please contact Victron Energy for further
information or necessary training.
Excessively high ambient temperature will result in the following:
•
Reduced service life.
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Reduced charging current.
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Reduced peak capacity, or shutdown of the inverter.
Never position the appliance directly above lead-acid batteries.
The Inverter RS is suitable for wall mounting. For mounting purposes, a hook and
two holes are provided at the back of the casing. The device must be fitted
vertically for optimal cooling.
For safety purposes, this product should be installed in a heat-resistant
environment. You should prevent the presence of e.g. chemicals, synthetic
components, curtains or other textiles, etc., in the immediate vicinity.
