E_ HD(i)_Guide (E-HD(i)-GD-1113-EN)
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CM SERIES installation kit content
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High quality cables - 6 to 12ft./pole (1.83 to 3.7m./pole) depending on the chosen kit
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Tin plated terminal lugs - crimped and color coded from factory
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2 PVC strain reliefs - to safely run the cables through sheet metal floors
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Fuse kit - 1 CNL fuse rated for the chosen inverter and 1 holder
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Plastic “loom” tubing - to protect the cables from road hazards and other possible wear
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High endurance plastic cable ties - to secure the cables from one end to the other
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Hardware kit - includes all the required metal clamps and screws
Recommended tools
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Hole saw for metal
- Drill bit set for metal
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Screw driver set
- Open end wrench set
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Side cutters
- Power drill
CAUTION!
Before installation, make sure that the inverter is turned “OFF.”
3.1
Where to install
Your inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements:
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Safe
Power inverters may produce sparks that can result in fire if exposed to flammable vapors.
Find a location away from any kind of flammable liquids or flammable material. Never
install the inverter in the same compartment as the batteries.
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Safe
A malfunction or accidental liquid spill may result in severe injuries or death. Always
install the inverter in an isolated compartment, away from direct contact with persons.
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Dry
Keep the inverter away from any sort of liquid, rain, snow or other sources of moisture.
The electricity produced by the inverter may spark which may result in severe injuries or
death.
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Cool
Ambient air temperature should be between 32 and 131 degrees Fahrenheit (0 and 55
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Celsius). A sudden and heavy load while the inverter’s temperature is below the freezing
point may result in permanent damages on the inverter. Operating it above 131 degrees
Fahrenheit (55°C) may cause the inverter to overheat and shut down.
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Ventilated
Ensure that the unit is located in a well-ventilated compartment. At least 6 inches
(15.2cm) of clearance are required around the inverter for air flow. Verify that all
ventilation openings on the unit (front and rear panels) are not obstructed.
CAUTION!
To avoid fire hazards and/or overheating, do not cover or obstruct any ventilation
openings. Do not install the inverter in a zero clearance compartment.
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Close to batteries: Install the inverter as close as possible to the batteries (but not in the same compartment)
in order to minimize the cable length required to connect the inverter to the batteries. It is
better and cheaper to run a longer AC cord (between the inverter and your appliances)
than DC cables (between the inverter and the batteries). The distance between your
inverter and the batteries should never exceed 12 feet (3.7m).
