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WARNING
INSTALLATION GUIDE
- Please read this document very carefully to avoid inverter malfunction, shock and/or fire hazards!
- This document provides a brief overview of a stand alone inverter installation. For long term safe and troublefree operation, it is very important to read the owner’s manual on the rear side of this paper as well!
- Please follow the exact installation sequence as given below. Skipping one or more steps could result in inverter malfunctioning or shock and/or fire hazards!
1
UNPACKING
The inverter package should contain the
following items :
- Inverter (incl. DC cables).
- This Installation guide / Owner's manual.
- 2x M10 crimp terminals.
- 4x Mounting screws.
After unpacking, check if the inverter
shows any mechanical damage. Never
use the inverter when the unit is
damaged, contact your local supplier for
further information.
2a
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Prior to inverter mounting, please make sure that the mounting location meets the following requirements :
- Install the inverter in a well ventilated room.
- Avoid any contact with water or other liquids on the inverter. Do not expose the inverter to rain or moisture.
- Do not place the unit in direct sunlight or other high temperature environments. Ambient air temperature should be between 0°C
and 40°C (humidity < 95% non condensing). Note that in some extreme situations the inverter's case temperature can exceed
70°C.
- Do not obstruct the airflow around the inverter. Leave at least 10 centimeters clearance around the inverter. Do not place items
on or over the inverter while it's operating. When the inverter is running to hot, it will shut down until a safe temperature level is
reached to restart the inverter.
- Never use the inverter at locations where there is gas or explosion danger.
- Do not expose the inverter to dusty environments.
- Do not install the inverter directly above the batteries. Battery gasses can cause explosions and have corrosive properties which
may cause damage to the inverter.
3
INVERTER MOUNTING
vertical wall mounting
(IP21)
drilling template
4
CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
Before making any electrical connections to your inverter, carefully read
all safety instructions below!
- Make sure that your complete inverter installation including all AC and DC
connections, are in accordance to all locally applicable regulations.
- Operation of your inverter without proper grounding may lead to hazardous
situations. Use the inverter chassis ground terminal between the fans, to connect
to your central ground (vehicle chassis, grounding system of your boat etc.).
- This inverter has a floating AC output. The neutral (N) output should be connected
to chassis ground (PE) to ensure proper functioning of a GFCI (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter). Please check your local regulations for further details.
- Never remove the connection compartment panel when the battery is still
connected to your inverter. Before removing the panel for service, always
disconnect the battery and activate the inverter (power switch in position I) for at
least 10 seconds to discharge all internal capacitors. This procedure should also
be followed prior to transporting your inverter.
- To avoid inverter damage, always check if your battery voltage corresponds to the
input voltage range of your inverter.
- Always install a DC fuse inline with the battery positive (+) cable, as near as
possible to the battery.
- Make sure to connect the battery to the inverter using the correct polarity. The
red DC cable must be connected to the positive (+) terminal, and the black DC
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Exchanging these cables will
damage the inverter permanently. This damage is not covered by the warranty.
- Never connect the inverter's AC output to an external AC source. This may
damage the inverter.
5
MAKING AC OUTPUT AND CONTROL CONNECTIONS
Access the connection compartment
by removing the two screws and
sliding the red cover downwards.
1A/60V
max.
AC out
L1
dipswitch
1)
TBSLink
+
PE N
inverter fuse
chassis
ground
L1
PE
N
This inverter has a floating AC
output. The neutral (N) output
should be connected to chassis
ground (PE) to ensure proper
functioning of a GFCI (Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter). Please
note that in some countries a GFCI
only, is not considered safe
enough. Always check your local
regulations for further details.
Do not connect
the battery
cables yet!
Use a wire size of
1.5mm (AWG15) or
larger for the AC wires
Ø
2
vertical wall mounting
(upside down)
horizontal wall mounting
floor mounting
ceiling mounting
= Approved
= Not recommended
187mm
126mm
334mm
Remote on/off
switch
max. length 50m (150ft)
use 1mm (AWG17) wire size
Ø
2
+60V max.
- (return)
Alarm indicator light (1A max.)
1A fuse
6
MAKING DC INPUT CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the battery, slide
the red connection compartment
cover to it’s original position again
and relocate the two screws.
1)
For explanation on the dipswitch settings,
please consult the owner’s manual on the
rear side of this paper (chapter 2).
Fuse
1)
Battery fuse ratings
PS1000-12 model : 200A/32V
PS1400-24 model : 120A/32V
PS1600-12 model : 300A/32V
PS1800-24 model : 150A/32V
PS1800-48 model : 80A/80V
1)
Nominal battery voltage
Recommended capacity
PS1000-12 / PS1600-12 model : 12V
PS1400-24 / PS1800-24 model : 24V
PS1800-48 model : 48V
PS1800-24 model :
120Ah
PS1000-12 model :
160Ah
PS1400-24 model :
90Ah
PS1600-12 model :
200Ah
PS1800-48 model :
60Ah
³
³
³
³
³
WARNING
Double check for correct
polarity, before connecting the
battery cables to the battery!
Black cable
Red cable
2b
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
- Working in vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries can generate explosive gases during operation. Never smoke or
allow a spark or flame in vicinity of a battery. Provide sufficient ventilation around the battery.
- Wear eye and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near batteries. Wash your hands when done.
- If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with
running cold water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
- Be careful when using metal tools in vicinity of batteries. Dropping a metal tool onto a battery might cause a shorted battery and
an explosion.
- Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a battery. A battery can
produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing severe burns.
WARNING
Please try to avoid extending the battery cables. If
unavoidable, use at least 1.5 times the wire gauge as
supplied with the inverter. Maximum recommended
battery cable length is 3 meters (10 feet).
PS1000-1800 Manual Rev3e / Printed in The Netherlands
Universal Remote Control (optional)
