Installation; Power Source Requirements; Connection To Power Source - Husky HSK065HD Owner's Manual & Warranty

4. INSTALLATION

4.1 POWER SOURCE REQUIREMENTS

The power source must provide 12.5 volts DC and must be able to supply the
necessary current to operate the load. The power source may be a battery or a well-
regulated DC power supply. To obtain a rough estimate of the current (in amperes) the
power source must deliver, simply divide the power consumption of the load (in watts
AC) by 10.
Example: If a load is rated at 750 watts AC, the power source must be able to deliver:
750 divided by 10 = 75 amperes
The Husky Power Inverter must be connected only to batteries with a
CAUTION:
nominal output voltage of 12 volts. The unit will not operate from a 6 volt
battery and will sustain permanent damage if connected to a 24 volt
battery.

4.2 CONNECTION TO POWER SOURCE

The Husky Power Inverter comes equipped with battery clip cables for connection to
the power source:
Do not use with positive ground electrical systems (the majority of modern
CAUTION:
automobiles, RVs, and trucks are negative ground).
To operate at full 750 watts output, either use the battery clip cable (supplied) or
directly wire to the power source with user supplied wire and fuse. Use wire #8 AWG
for lengths of four feet or less and #6 AWG for lengths to 10 feet.
Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse and may cause
CAUTION:
permanent damage to the inverter.
Connecting to a Power Source Using Provided Cables:
Use the provided cables to connect the Husky Power Inverter directly to the 12 volt
power source using the following guidelines:
1. Check to be sure the Husky Power Inverter power is turned off and that no
flammable fumes are present.
2. Connect the black cable to the black post marked "(-)" on the back of the inverter.
Connect the battery clip to the negative terminal of the battery.
3. The Husky Power Inverter has a grounding terminal on the back of the inverter.
Connect an insulated #12 AWG wire to this terminal and connect the other end
of the wire to the black post marked "(-)" or some non-moving engine part or
grounded chassis part. This is an important safety wire that ensures proper
grounding.
4. Connect the red cable to the red post marked "(+)" on the back of the inverter.
Connect the battery clip to the positive terminal of the battery.
5. Check to be sure that all connections between battery clips and terminals are
secure.
Direct Hardwiring to Power Source:
Use #8 AWG wire if the inverter to power source connection is 4 feet or less. For
longer cable lengths use #6 AWG wire for lengths to 10 feet. In either case, protect
the positive (+) wire from shorts by installing a 150 to 200 Amp fuse or circuit breaker
close to the DC power source (battery) terminal.
1. Check to be sure the inverter's power switch is turned off and that no flammable
fumes are present.
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