Proline 5000
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7. Install fuses in the fuse holders and tighten the retaining nuts.
8. Install the Ground wire from the inverter enclosure to the grounding point.
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WARNING: THE PROCEDURE THAT FOLLOWS IS FOR SAFE CONNECTION TO MINIMIZE
INITIAL CONNECTION SPARKING AND DAMAGE FROM UNPROTECTED BATTERY CABLE
SHORTS�
Making the first connection between the positive cable and the inverter’s positive terminal may
cause a spark. This is a normal and is a result of capacitors in the inverter starting to charge.
Because of the possibility of sparking, it is extremely important that both the inverter and the
battery bank be positioned away from any source of flammable fumes or gases. Failure to heed
this warning can result in fire or explosion. Do not make the first positive terminal connection
immediately after batteries have been charging. Allow time for the battery gasses to vent to
outside air.
Inverter to Battery Connection Procedure
1. Disconnect any Remote Switch Connector from the front panel of the inverter.
2. Make sure the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF
position.
3. Install all non-fused (negative) cables from the negative battery bank terminal to the
Negative (−) Terminals on the rear of the inverter.
4. Tighten the retaining nuts.
5. Connect all fuses end positive cable ring terminals to the positive battery bank terminal.
6. Carefully tighten the retaining nuts. DO NOT SHORT BATTERY POSITIVE TO NEGATIVE OR
GROUND.
7. At the inverter end, carefully connect it to one positive terminal. A spark is likely to result.
This is normal.
8. Tighten the retaining nut. BE CAREFUL; DO NOT SHORT THE POSITIVE TERMINAL TO THE
GROUNDED INVERTER ENCLOSURE.
9. Continue installing the remaining positive cables.
10. Turn on the inverter. Advance the Digital Display to the Voltage display (right green LED
lit) by pressing the FUNCTION button. The display on the front panel should show the
following amounts:
#
3744 (12V DC)
—
10.5V-13.2V DC Input
#3744-4 (24V DC)
—
21.0V-26.4V DC Input
#3744-8 (48V DC)
—
42.0V-52.8V DC Input
When the voltage reading does not fall within this range, check the connections of the wires
to the terminals on the power source and the inverter to make sure they are secure. Also
check the voltage of the power source. Make certain that the High Temp or Overload LED
Indicators are not lit.
11. Turn OFF the inverter. The Overload and Over Temp LEDs may briefly “flash”. This is normal.
The audible alarm may also emit a short “chirp”. This is also normal.
12. When you have confirmed that the appliance to be operated is turned off, plug the
appliance into one of the AC Outlets on the front panel of the inverter.
13. Turn the inverter on.
