Installation - Victron energy MultiPlus 12 3000 120-50 120V Service Manual

2. Installation

This product may only be installed by a qualified electrical engineer.
2.1 Location
The product must be installed in a dry and well-ventilated area, as close as possible to the batteries. There should be a clear space of at
least 10cm around the appliance for cooling.
Excessively high ambient temperature will result in the following:
• Reduced service life.
Reduced charging current.
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• Reduced peak capacity, or shutdown of the inverter.
Never position the appliance directly above the batteries.
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The MultiPlus is suitable for wall mounting. For mounting purposes, a hook and two holes are provided at the back of the casing (see
appendix G). The device can be fitted either horizontally or vertically. For optimal cooling, vertical fitting is preferred.
The interior of the product must remain accessible after installation.
Try and keep the distance between the product and the battery to a minimum in order to minimize cable voltage loss.
For safety purposes, this product should be installed in a heat-resistant
environment. You should prevent the presence of e.g. chemicals, synthetic
components, curtains or other textiles, etc., in the immediate vicinity.
Each system requires a method of disconnecting the AC and DC circuits. If the
overcurrent protection device is a circuit breaker, it will also serve as the
disconnect. If fuses are used, separate disconnect switches will be needed
between the source and the fuses.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not connect to an ac load center (circuit breaker
panel) having multiwire branch circuits connected.
CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge only Lead Acid or LIFEPO4 type rechargeable
batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the marine unit manufacturer
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF
UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT IN THE VICINITY OF THEBATTERY, YOU
READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
• Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid
battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
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• Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood
eye with running cold water for at least 10 min and get medical attention immediately.
• NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
• Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other
electrical part that may cause explosion.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
causing a severe burn.
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