Progressive Dynamics PD1200 Series Installation And Operation Manual page 8

Choosing a Location For Your Inverter
Installation Location Requirements
The PD1200 series inverter should only be installed in locations that meet the following requirements:
Dry:
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The inverter should be installed in a compartment separated from the outside environment to avoid exposure to rain, drips, and
splashes that may damage the unit. The compartment should not be contain water or other fluids.
Cool:
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Air temperature of the inverter compartment should be between 4 degrees Fahrenheit and 104 degrees Fahreheit (-20 degrees
Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius). Higher temperatures will result in a reduction of performance.
Ventilated:
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Do not block the opening for the fan. Do not allow the ventilation openings on the sides of the unit to become ob-
structed. The inverter compartment should not be used for storage of any kind to maximize ventilation space. A minimum compartment
size of 3 cubic feet is recommended to avoid a reduction of performance.
Separated from Batteries and Flammable Materials:
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the inverter in the liquid propane gas compartment, battery compartment, or any other compartment that may contain sparks or flamma-
ble materials.
Adjacent to the Battery Compartment:
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but the compartments should be adjacent to one another. Do not place the battery compartment directly above the inverter compartment
to avoid the potential for battery acid drips. In order to reduce cable losses and maximize system performance, the DC input wires
should be kept as short as possible. See Figure 15 for recommended DC input wire sizes and lengths.
Orientated Properly:
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PD1200 series inverter may also be mounted vertically (with the AC access panel facing up). In vertical installation, care should be
taken to avoid debris from falling into the inverter. For vertical installations it is recommended that a debris shield is installed 3 inches
above the DC Access panel to block debris from falling into the inverter while allowing adequate air flow.
It is required that the battery compartment is separate from the inverter compartment,
It is recommended that the PD1200 series inverter is mounted horizontally (with the display facing up). The
The PD1200 Series Inverter is not ignition protected. Do not mount
WARNING: FIRE, SHOCK, OR ENERGY HAZARD
Inverter should only be installed by an electrician or a certified RV
technician.
Inverter is NOT ignition protected. Do not mount in the LP gas or bat-
tery compartments
Inverter should be mounted in a dry, well ventilated space with ade-
quate air flow
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death. Failure to follow these instructions may also damage the unit
and/or equipment.
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