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3.2 LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The GP-IC-2000 Inverter Charger must be installed in a location that meets the following requirements.
1. TEMPERATURE
Make sure the GP-IC-2000 is installed in a location where the normal air temperature is between 0 °C and 50 °C. The cooler the
better within this range. Note the GP-IC-2000 maximum output wattage will derate in temperatures above 45 °C.
2. MOISTURE
DonotallowwaterorotheruidstocomeintocontactwiththeGP-IC-2000.Donotexposetorain,snoworwater.
CAUTION! Equipment Damage. Installing the GP-IC-2000 in environments where moisture may occur will cause
the Inverter/Charger to be exposed to the harmful effects of corrosive environments and certain components service
lifes’ will be compromised and not covered by the warranty.
3. VENTILATION
For optimum Inverter/Charger performance the GP-IC-2000 must be installed so the front, side and rear air vents are not blocked
orobstructedinanyway.DonotinstalltheGP-IC-2000inanareawithlimitedairow.AllowasmuchspacearoundtheInverter
/ Charger as possible, leaving at least 6” of airspace clearance around all ventilation areas.
CAUTION! Equipment Damage. Do not mount the GP-IC-2000 in a zero clearance compartment. Do not cover the
ventilation openings. Overheating and mechanical failure may occur.
4. FIRE
InstalltheGP-IC-2000awayfromthebatterybank,awayfromanyammableorcombustiblematerial(paper,ammableliquids,
gasoline,cloths)thatmaybeignitedbyheat,sparksorames.NeverplacetheInverter/Chargerdirectlyabovethebatterybank
- gases from the batteries will corrode and damage the Inverter/Charger, never allow battery acid to drip onto the unit.
5. ACCESSIBILITY / ORIENTATION
Do not block access to the GP-IC-2000 remote control and battery temperature access ports, status LEDs and the On/Off switch.
Allow enough room to access the AC and DC wiring terminals and connections as they will need to be checked and tightened
periodically. The GP-IC-2000 must be installed in one of the approved mounting orientations detailed on page 17.
6. CLEAN
The GP-IC-2000 should be installed in a location which is clean and limits the introduction of dust, fumes, insects or rodents
which could enter and block the Inverter/Chargers ventilation openings.
7. PROXIMITY TO BATTERY BANK
The GP-IC-2000 should be located as close to the batteries as possible but not within the same compartment. The length and
sizeoftheDCCableswillaffectperformance.LongDCwirestendtoloseefciencyandreducetheoverallperformanceofthe
Inverter/Charger. Use the DC cables recommended on page 20.
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