Installation Guide
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Please refer to
Fig. 3.
Each end of the battery tray cables should have a “ring terminal” type of
connector. These connectors make it easy to achieve a secure and strong connection. Once
the cables are connected and bolted down to the inverter, connect the black cable to the
negative post of the battery (-). Then, connect the red cable to the positive post of the battery
(+). If connecting to a battery bank, make sure that the black cable connects to the negative
battery post (-) at the end of the bank (opposite to the positive battery post as shown on
Fig.
3
). It is recommended that a fuse be placed on the hot line (positive) between the battery and
inverter. Please refer to
the owner’s manual
for the proper wire gauge size and fuse ratings
for each inverter.
Step 3:
Connecting electrical appliances to inverter
Figure 10.2
Inverter wiring diagram
NOTE
The charge controller and the inverter should be connected to the
same battery terminals (same connecting points shown in Figure
10.2), no exceptions.
CAUTION
Make sure the power load is within the rated power of the inverter.
The start power of the appliances should not exceed the peak
power of the inverter.
The negative battery terminal and the chassis ground of the inverter should be connected to a
system ground. This is a safety measure to prevent electrical shock!
Once the devices are connected to the AC outlet, they are ready to be powered. When the
inverter is not in use, it is recommended that you turn off the inverter (switch in
OFF
position).
GROUND