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3.1
Recommended tools
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Hand held crimping tool for terminal lugs
* Mandatory
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Hollow punch or hole saw for metal
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Drill bit set for metal
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Screw driver set
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Open end wrench set
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Side cutters
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Power drill
CAUTION! Before
installation, make sure that the inverter is turned “OFF.”
3.2
Where to install
Your inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements:
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Dry:
Keep the inverter away from any water or moisture.
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Cool:
Ambient air temperature should be between 32 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (0 and 30
o
Celsius).
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Ventilated:
Ensure that the unit is located in a well-ventilated compartment. At least 6 inches 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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Safe:
Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as batteries, or in any compartment capable of
storing flammable liquids (such as gasoline). Power inverters may produce sparks that can result in fire
if exposed to flammable vapors.
WARNING!
This equipment contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To reduce the risk
of fire or explosion, do not install in a compartment containing batteries or flammable
materials, or in a location that requires ignition protected equipment.
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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
longer AC wire (between the inverter and your appliances) than DC cables (between the inverter and
the batteries).
3.3
Mounting the inverter
When you have decided where to place it, mount the inverter on a flat surface using the mounting flanges. Mounting hardware
should be corrosion resistant, and 1/4” or larger. The inverter may be mounted on a vertical surface (the fans’ opening must not
point up or down) or on a horizontal surface. Upside down installation is not recommended, as it may put too much stress on the
housing of your power inverter.
If your inverter is equipped with a remote control, plug its cable into the remote switch jack on the front or rear panel of the
inverter.
Close to the inverter, drill two holes in the truck’s floor and install the two strain reliefs about 3 inches apart (Figure 3).
