WFCO WF-8855E, Operator'S Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
WF-8855E Series Converter-Charger Safety Features
Reverse Battery Protection
The WF-8855E Series Converter-Chargers will charge the 12-volt house battery if installed. A
battery does not have to be installed for WF-8855E Series Converter-Chargers operation. When
a battery is installed, two reverse polarity fuses are installed to protect the converter circuitry.
The fuses are located on the rear panel of the enclosure near the AC power cord (refer to Figure
1 below). This feature prevents permanent damage to the converter from a battery connected
into the circuit backwards. In addition to protecting the converter-charger, the reverse polarity
fuses are the main connection between the converter-charger and the DC fuse board of a distri-
bution center.