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Installation
Determine Battery Capacity
Battery type and battery size strongly affect the performance of the
PurePower 1800 inverter. Therefore, you need to identify the type
of loads your inverter will be powering and how much you will be
using them between charges. Once you know how much power you
will be using, you can determine how much battery capacity you
need. It is recommended that you purchase as much battery capacity
as possible.
Determine A Charging System
The charging system must be appropriate for your particular
installation. A well-designed charging system will ensure that
power is available when you need it and that your batteries remain
in top condition. Inadequate charging will degrade system
performance and the wrong type of charger will reduce battery life.
Contact Customer Service for battery recommendations.
Choose A Location
Install the PurePower 1800 inverter in a location that meets the
following requirements:
RISK OF INVERTER DAMAGE
Connect only to a battery that has a nominal output of 12 volts.
Do not connect to 6-volt or 24-volt battery systems.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or
damage other equipment.
Dry Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on the
inverter.
Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 32 ºF and
104 º F (0 ºC and 40 º C)—the cooler the better within this
range.
Ventilated Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance around the
inverter for air flow. Ensure that ventilation openings on the
DC end and the bottom of the unit are not obstructed.
Safe Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as
batteries or in any compartment capable of storing
flammable liquids like gasoline.
Close to
battery
Do not use excessive DC cable lengths: they increase wire
resistance and reduce input power.
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