User Manual

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•ConnectDCWiring:Though your Inverter/Charger is a high-efficiency converter of electricity, its rated
 outputcapacityislimitedbythelengthandgaugeofthecablingrunningfromthebatterytotheunit.Use
 theshortestlengthandlargestdiametercabling(maximum2/0gauge)tofityourInverter/Charger’sDC
Input terminals (see table below). Shorter and heavier gauge cabling reduces DC voltage drop and allows
 formaximumtransferofcurrentYourInverter/Chargeriscapableofdeliveringpeakwattageatupto200%
 ofitsratedcontinuouswattageoutputforbriefperiodsoftime.Heaviergaugecablingshouldbeusedwhen
continuously operating heavy draw equipment under these conditions. Tighten your Inverter/Charger and
 batteryterminalstoapproximately3.5Newton-metersoftorquetocreateanefficientconnectionandto
 prevent excessive heating at this connection. Insufficient tightening of the terminals could void your
warranty.
Maximum Recommended DC Cable Length
Non-Vehicular or Vehicular
YourInverter/Charger’s Nominal DC InputVoltage must match the voltage of your battery or batteries—12Volts in most vehicular
applications.
It is possible to connect your Inverter/Charger to the main battery within your vehicle’s electrical system. In most vehicles, the Inverter/
Chargerwillbeconnectedtooneormorededicatedauxiliary(house)batteriesthatareisolatedfromthedrivesystemtopreventpossible
draining of the main battery.
12 Volt Inverter/Charger
12 Volts
12 Volts
3
5
12 Volt Main Battery Connection
1
12 Volt Alternator
2
Vehicle Battery Ground
3
12 Volt Main Battery
4
12 Volt Auxiliary (House) Battery
5
UL-Listed Fuse & Fuse Block (mounted
within 18 inches of the battery)
6
Battery Isolator
7
Large Diameter Cabling, Maximum 2/0 Gauge to Fit Terminals
12 Volt Inverter/Charger
12 Volts
12 Volts
12 Volts
12 Volt Main and Auxiliary (House)
Battery Connection (Isolated Parallel)
1
4
1
7
6
2
2
5
7
3
2
Connect your Inverter/Charger to your batteries using the following procedures:
WARNING!•FailuretoproperlygroundyourInverter/Chargertoavehicle’schassisorearthgroundmayresultina
lethal electrical shock hazard.
•NeverattempttooperateyourInverter/Chargerbyconnectingitdirectlytooutputfromanalternatorratherthana
battery or battery bank.
•ObserveproperpolaritywithallDCconnections.
Battery Connection
DC Connectors
•ConnectFuse:NEC(NationalElectricalCode)article551requiresthatyouconnectallofyourInverter/Charger’spositiveDCTerminals
 directlytoaUL-listedfuse(s)andfuseblock(s)within18inchesofthebattery.Thefuse'sratingmustequalorexceedtheminimumDC
fuse rating displayed on the Inverter/Charger's nameplate. See diagrams below for proper fuse placement.
Wire Gauge (AWG)
Output 6 4 2 0 00 (2/0)
750W 10 ft 16 ft 26 ft 42 ft 52 ft
1250W Do Not Use Do Not Use 16 ft 25 ft 31 ft
2000W Do Not Use Do Not Use Do Not Use Do Not Use 20 ft
Maximum Distance From Battery to Inverter/Charger
Warning: Do not use a wire gauge smaller than 6 AWG.