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2. INSTALLATION
1. Unpacking and Inspection
C a r e f u l l y r e m o v e t h e M E S e r i e s i n v e r t e r f r o m i t s s h i p p i n g c o n t a i n e r a n d i n s p e c t a l l
contents. If items appear to be missing or damaged, contact Magnum Energy at (425) 353-8833 or your
authorized Magnum Energy dealer. If at all possible, retain the shipping container in the event the unit ever
needs to be returned for f a c t o r y s e r v i c e .
ATTENTION: Electrostatic Sensitive Devices. Observe precautions for
handling.
2. Pre-Installation
B e f o r e i n s t a l l i n g t h e i n v e r t e r , r e a d a l l o f t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s a n d c a u t i o n a r y m a r k i n g s
contained in this manual.
N O T E : T h e i n v e r t e r i s h e a v y . U s e p r o p e r l i f t i n g t e c h n i q u e s d u r i n g i n s t a l l a t i o n t o
p r e v e n t p e r s o n a l i n j u r y .
Locating the Inverter
The inverter must be mounted in a clean, dry, ventilated environment where the ambient temperatures
will not exceed 122 ºF (50 ºC). The location must be fully accessible and protected from exposure to heat
producing devices. You can mount t h e i n v e r t e r h o r i z o n t a l l y , v e r t i c a l l y o r u p s i d e -d o w n . I t m u s t
b e s e c u r e l y f a s t e n e d t o a s h e l f , b u l k h e a d , o r o t h e r s t r u c t u r a l p a r t .
A l l o w e n o u g h c l e a r a n c e t o a c c e s s t h e A C a n d D C c o n n e c t i o n p o i n t s a s w e l l a s t h e
i n v e r t e r ’ s c o n t r o l s a n d s t a t u s i n d i c a t o r . A s w i t h a n y i n v e r t e r , i t s h o u l d b e l o c a t e d a s
close to the batteries as possible. Longer battery cable runs tend to loose efficiency and reduce the overall
performance of an inverter.
I f y o u a re p l a n n i n g t o i n s t a l l d e d i c a t e d b a t t e r i e s , o t h e r t h a n t h e v e h i c l e ’ s , m a k e sure
they are in a dedicated compartment that has ventilation to the outside. Also it is important that you never
mount the inverter directly above the batteries as they e m i t c o r r o s iv e f u m e s w h i c h c o u l d d a m a g e
t h e i n v e r t e r ’ s e l e c t r o n i c s .
Locating Dedicated Batteries (optional)
Dedicated batteries must be mounted in a clean, dry, ventilated environment where they are protected
from high and low temperatures. The batteries must be mounted upright (if using liquid batteries) and
securely fastened to the vehicle. The l o c a t i o n m u s t b e f u l l y a c c e s s i b l e a n d p r o t e c t e d f r o m
e x p o s u r e t o h e a t p r o d u c i n g d e v i c e s .
To ensure optimum performance, a ventilated battery enclosure is recommended. The batteries should be
located as close as possible to the inverter. Longer battery c a b l e r u n s t e n d t o l o o s e e f f i c i e n c y a n d
r e d u c e t h e o v e r a l l p e r f o r m a n c e o f a n i n v e r t e r . Also, do not mount the batteries beneath the
inverter (or in the same compartment). B a t t e r ie s e m i t c o r r o s i v e f u m e s w h i c h c o u l d d a m a g e t h e
i n v e r t e r ’ s e l e c t r o n i c s .
N O T E : F o r o p t i m u m p e r f o r m a n c e , M a g n u m E n e r g y r e c o m m e n d s u s i n g A G M
( a b s o r b e d g l a s s m a t ) b a t t e r i e s s u c h a s L i f e l i n e
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b r a n d b a t t e r i e s .
CAUTION: Never locate dedicated batteries near the vehicle’s fuel tanks containing gasoline or
propane.
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