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Installing the Inverter/Charger
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7.
Before proceeding, check that the cable polarity is correct:
POSITIVE (+) on the inverter/charger is connected to the
POSITIVE (+) on the battery, and NEGATIVE (–) cable is connected
to the NEGATIVE (–) terminal on the inverter/charger.
8.
Connect the other end of the cable to the NEGATIVE (–) terminal on
the battery.
9.
Use a wrench to tighten the bolt to a torque of 15–16 ft-lbs
(20.4–21.7 Nm
)
at the inverter/charger
end.
10. To protect the DC terminals, attach the DC terminal covers (Figure 9)
to the inverter/charger, using the screws provided.
Figure 8
DC Cable Connections
IMPORTANT:
The next step is the last cable connection you need to make.
A spark is normal when the DC disconnect switch is turned on or the DC
circuit breaker is closed so be sure step #3 is done before proceeding.
Figure 9
DC Terminal Covers
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