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ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
Do not operate the Inverter if it is wet. Do not allow water, moisture or other liquids to come in
contact with the Inverter, the device being operated or the power source.
For marine installation, install the Power Inverter away from moisture and water. Install the Inverter
above the waterline, as high as possible. The Inverter must not be installed below or near the
waterline.
The Inverter's DC input must be connected to approved marine wiring using non-corrosive marine
fasteners and fi ttings.
Connecting to Power Source
FIRE HAZARD
Do not connect the Inverter to RV or household AC distribution wiring, to an AC load circuit
or where the neutral conductor is connected to the negative terminal of a DC power source.
Connecting to these circuits could cause damage to the Inverter and/or create a spark.
Do not use with positive ground electrical systems. Connecting the Inverter to a
positive ground electrical system will damage the Inverter. Only use the Power Inverter on
negative ground electrical systems. If in doubt, check with your vehicle dealer or consult the
vehicle's owner's manual.
Connecting to 12-volt Battery or 12-volt DC Using Supplied Cables
The Power Inverter is equipped with two screw connectors to attach the cable leads to the Inverter.
The red is positive (+) and the black is negative (-).
1.
Press the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
2.
Remove the red positive (+) screw connector cap and the fl at washer.
3.
Slide the red positive (+) cable
lead, then the washer, onto the red positive (+) screw connector
stud. Tighten the screw connector cap securely.
4.
Remove the black negative (-) screw connector cap and the fl at washer.
5.
Slide the black negative (-) cable
lead, then the washer, onto the black negative (-) screw
connector stud. Tighten the screw connector cap securely.
6.
Securely connect the red positive (+) cable lead to the positive (+) terminal of the battery or
power source.
7.
Securely connect the black negative (-) cable lead to the negative (-) terminal of the battery or
power source.
Solid Wiring to Power Source
The Power Inverter can be solid wired to the DC power source. A 500-amp ANL fuse or DC circuit
breaker should be installed to protect the circuit.
Determining Proper Cable Length and Gauge
Measure the distance between the Power Inverter and the power source. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS
for the proper cable gauge to use. Using excessively long or insuffi cient gauge cables will cause low
battery power. Also, using improper cables will reduce battery operation time.
Only use copper cables to connect the Power Inverter to the power source. Do not
use aluminum cables. Aluminum cables have approximately 1/3 more resistance than copper
cables of the same size.
Only use proper size cable connectors to connect the cables to the Inverter and
power source. Be sure the cable connectors are properly installed onto the ends of the cables.
Installing Cables
Marine installations are subject to additional vibration and stress on the cables.
Marine installations require tight, water-resistant electrical connections with slack in both the
cables and appliance wiring. Use the appropriate cable insulation for the environment.
1.
Press the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
2.
Install the 500-amp ANL fuse or DC circuit breaker onto the positive (+) terminal of the power
source. Remove the fuse from the fuse holder before installing the fuse holder or turn off the
circuit breaker. If the fuse holder or circuit breaker cannot be installed onto the terminal, use a
short length of the recommended cable gauge to connect the fuse holder or circuit breaker to the
terminal. Identify this cable as positive (+).
3.
Secure the remaining end of the fuse holder or circuit breaker to the positive (+) cable. Connect
the positive (+) cable to the red positive screw connector on the Inverter. Position the washer
between the cable connector and the screw connector. Tighten the screw connector securely.
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