DC Input Cable:
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Use of low resistance wire is required for all the DC connections between the inverter and the
battery bank.
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Uses minimum #10 AWG wire with maximum cable length of 5 feet.
Installing the Power Inverter System
WARNING
:
Electrical Shock Hazard
The unit ‘On/Off’ switch does not disconnect the DC power from the battery. Use the DC
Disconnect Switch or disconnect the DC input cables connection to disconnect the DC power from
the battery before working on any circuits connected to the unit. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
:
Reverse the DC Input terminal will damage the unit and cannot be repaired. Damage
caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by the warranty.
Power Inverter Installation (38304 only):
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Choose an appropriate mounting location.
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For indoor use, the orientation of the unit can be mounted in any direction except with the DC
Input panel facing downwards.
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For RV installation, the unit has to be mounted flat on horizontal surface.
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Use mounting template below to mark the positions of the mounting screws.
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Drill the 4 mounting holes and place the inverter in position and fasten the inverter to the
mounting surface.
Power Inverter DC Input Connection:
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Connect one end of the negative DC input cable to the Power Inverter DC negative terminal
(black). Connect the other end of the negative DC input cable to the battery negative
terminal.
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Make sure the Disconnect Switch is in the OFF position.
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Connect one end of the positive DC input cable to the Power Inverter DC positive terminal
(red). Connect the other end of the positive DC input cable to one of the terminal of the
Disconnect Switch.
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Connect a DC input cable between the other terminal of the Disconnect Switch and one side
of the terminal of the fuse holder.
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Connect a DC input cable between the other terminal of the fuse holder and the battery
positive terminal.
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Install the selected fuse to the fuse holder.
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Turn Disconnect Switch to ON position.
Connect unit with optional accessories using the Lighter plug cable:
CAUTION:
Due to the limitations of the 12V lighter plug socket in vehicles, the unit should be
used with the DC cable with lighter plug only to supply AC power to products that require 150W
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