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3. Connect the red cable to the red post marked “(+)” on the back of the
inverter. Connect the battery clip to the positive terminal of the battery.
4. Check to be sure that all connections between battery clips and
terminals are secure.
Direct Hardwiring to Power Source:
Use #10 AWG wire if the inverter to power source connection is 12 feet or
less. For longer cable lengths use #8 AWG wire. In either case, protect the
positive (+) wire from shorts by installing a 50 Amp fuse or circuit breaker
close to the DC power source (battery) terminal.
1.
Check to be sure the inverter’s power switch is turned off and that no
flammable fumes are present.
2.
Identify the positive (+) and negative (-) DC power source (battery)
terminals.
3. Install a fuse holder or breaker close to the positive (+) terminal of the
DC source (battery).
4.
Connect a length of wire on one side of the fuse holder or circuit breaker.
Connect the other end if the wire to the positive (+) terminal of the inverter.
5.
Connect a length of wire between the inverter’s negative (-) terminal
and the DC power source negative (-) terminal.
6.
Connect a short length of wire to the other terminal of the fuse holder
or circuit breaker. Mark it “POSITIVE” or “+”.
7.
Connect the free end of the fuse or breaker wire to the positive
terminal of the DC power source (battery).
8. Insert a 50 amp fuse in the fuse holder.
9.
Test the inverter by turning it on and plugging in a 100 watt lamp or
equipment.
10. If the inverter is not properly operating, then refer to the trouble-
shooting sections of this manual.
CAUTION:
Loose connectors may cause overheated wires and melted
insulation. Check to make sure you have not reversed the polarity.
Damage due to reversed polarity is not covered by our warranty.
