Product Manual

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Location
Follow all the local regulations to install the inverter.
Install the equipment in an INDOOR location that is dry, clean, free from dust, cool and with good
ventilation.
Working temperature: -14℉ to 122℉ | Storage temperature: 40℉ to 158℉ | Relative Humidity: 0% to
95, non-condensing | Cooling: forced air
Do not install upside down (top side facing down).
CAUTION: Some models are heavy. Use proper lifting techniques during installation to prevent personal
injury.
WARNING!
The inverter should not be installed in an area that allows dust, fumes, insects or rodents to enter or block
the inverter’s ventilation openings. This area must also be free from any risk of condensation, water or any
other liquid that can enter or fall on the inverter.
All inverters have been processed with a conformal coating on the PCB, making them humid, rust, and
dust resistant but not completely protected.
While these units are designed to withstand corrosion from the salty air, they are not splash proof. DO
NOT GET WET.
The inverter’s life is uncertain if used in these types of environments, and inverter failures under these
conditions are not covered under warranty.
Installation Tools / Materials
You will need the following tools to install the inverter and the battery temperature sensor.
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Wire stripper
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Crimping tools for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables
❐ Phillips screwdriver: #2 & slow screwdriver 1/4" wide blade
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Electrical tape or silicone for bat temp sensor
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Needle-nose pliers
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Wrench for DC terminals: 9/16"
You will need the following materials to complete your installation:
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Correct size DC battery cables
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Terminals and/or crimp connectors for DC cables
❐ Copper wire for DC grounding: No. 8 AWG.
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Terminal or crimp connector for DC grounding cable (for 1/4" stud size)
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AC output and input wire.
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If the AC ground wire is stranded, each ground wire requires a ring terminal
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Six 1/4"–20 1.25" length steel screws or bolts to mount the inverters
3-3.DCWiring
It is recommended that the battery bank be kept as close as possible to the inverter. The following is a
suggested wiring option for 12 feet of DC cable.
Follow the minimum wire size. If the DC cable is longer than 12 feet, increase the size of cable to reduce
voltage drop.