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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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5.0 Maintenance & Troubleshooting
The following information is provided to help you keep your
MMSA1012 inverter/charger in optimum operational condition.
5.1 Recommended Inverter & Battery Care
The MMSA1012 inverter is designed to provide you with years of
trouble-free service. Even though there are no user-serviceable
parts, it is recommended that every six months you perform the
following maintenance steps to ensure optimum performance and
extend the life of your batteries.
WARNING
: Prior to performing these checks, switch both
the AC and DC circuits OFF.
• Visually inspect batteries for cracks, leaks, or swelling—replace
if necessary.
• Use baking soda to clean and remove any electrolyte spills or
buildups.
• Check and tighten all battery hold down clamps.
• Clean and tighten (10 to 12 ft-lbs) all DC terminals (battery and
inverter) and connecting cables.
• Check/
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ll battery water levels (Liquid Lead Acid batteries only).
• Check individual battery voltages (for those that vary more than
0.3 VDC from each other, equalize if possible, or replace).
• Check all cable runs for signs of cha
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ng—replace if necessary.
• Check the inverter’s cooling vents—clean as necessary.
5.1.1 Off-Season Storage
If placing a vehicle into seasonal storage, it is recommended that
you perform the following to ensure the system is properly shut
down (or properly con
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gured for seasonal storage). This is especially
important for maintaining the batteries.
• Perform the recommended maintenance steps noted above.
• Fully charge the batteries.
• Connect shorepower (if available) and verify that the breaker to
the battery charger is switched on.
• Verify the inverter is switched off.
• Switch OFF all unnecessary AC and DC loads.
5.2 Troubleshooting
The MMSA1012 inverter/charger is a fairly simple device to
troubleshoot. There are only two active circuits (AC and DC) as
well as a charging circuit. Table 5-1 is designed to help you quickly
identify the most common inverter and charger faults.