3.4
Earth Connection:
Prior to installation and continuously throughout operation, ensure the unit is earthed. This can
be achieved by connecting an Earthing Cable, from the Earthing Bolt* to a suitable earthing point
such as the chassis of a vehicle.
* See section 2.4 for Earthing bolt location
Example of a single battery system:
3.3
Battery Connection:
When connecting the inverter to a battery please ensure you use the correctly rated cables* for
safe and efficient operation.
•
Before connecting battery/s ensure the Inverter is switched to the off (O) position
•
To help protect the terminals against the risk of short circuit protective covers
should be fitted where provided
•
Attach the
Black (-)
cable to the
Black (-)
terminal on the rear of the inverter and to
the
Black (-)
terminal on the battery
•
Attach the
Red (+)
cable to the
Red (+)
terminal on the rear of the inverter and to
the
Red (+)
terminal on the battery
•
Sparks may be produced when making the battery connection so please ensure
there are no flammable materials present
•
To help protect against the risk of a short circuit it is recommended an in-line fuse
(F1 in the diagram below) is fitted on the
Red (+)
cable, close to the
positive terminal on the battery
*See section 4.2 for cabling recommendations
Caution:
Incorrect
connections may cause
damage to the unit, and
therefore will void any future
warranty.
Caution:
Do not operate
without earthing the unit,
this may expose the user
to a risk of serious injury
or death.
