Progressive Dynamics PD1618 Installation And Operation Manual page 8

Choosing a Location For Your Inverter
Installation Location Requirements
The PD1600 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 Fahrenheit (-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 ends of the unit to be come ob-
structed. The inverter compartment should not be used for storage of any kind to maximize ventilation space. Inverter should be located
in a well ventilated compartment. Minimum compartment dimensions provide 2" of space above the inverter display and open on the
electrical connection side. Operation in high ambient temperatures require additional ventilation space.
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 and other. Do not place the battery compartment directly above the inverter compart-
ment 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 Page 10 for recommended DC input wire sizes and lengths.
Orientated Properly:
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PD1600 series inverter may also be mounted vertically (with the AC/DC access panel facing down). 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 three
(3) inches above the fan panel to block debris from falling into the inverter while allowing adequate air flow.
RECOMMENDED GFCI's FOR USE PD1600 SERIES INVERTER.
The PD1600 series inverters have been tested and are compatible with the following Ground-Fault-Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles. It
is recommended that the PD1600 series inverter be used in conjunction with those listed below, for best performance. Other types may fail
to operate properly when connected to this inverter.
Recommended GFCI for use with PD1610 Inverter:
Leviton GFTR2 (20A), Eaton SGF20 (20A), Bestten USP-20A-20-PKB (20A), Hongki TST20 (20A),
Zhangjiagang City Barep Technology Co. YGH-094 (20A),
Recommended GFCI for use with PD1618/20 Inverter:
Siemens QF130A (30A)
It is required that the battery compartment is separate from the inverter compartment,
It is recommended that the PD1600 series inverter is mounted horizontally (with the display facing up). The
The PD1600 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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