Installing the Inverter
Safety Instructions
Installation Tools and Materials
Tools
Materials
2–2
Do not proceed with the installation of your inverter until you have read
the section,
"Installing the Inverter"
thorough your planning, the better your power needs will be met to
achieve maximum performance from your inverter.
Before you start to install the inverter:
•
Review the
"Important Safety Instructions" on page
•
Read and follow all Warnings and Cautions in this chapter.
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Wire stripper
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Wrench for DC terminals and ground stud (1/2")
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Screwdrivers (Philips, slotted)
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Crimping tool for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables.
NOTE: You may find it more convenient to have the crimp connectors
installed onto the DC cable by the store that sells you the cable and/or
connectors.
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Hex key screwdriver, if set-screw type "box lugs" are used.
The following checklist is a general list of required materials.
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Four corrosion-resistant fasteners sized #10 or larger for mounting the
inverter
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Copper DC input cable as selected in
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Two 5/16" hole size ring terminals or box lugs, sized for the cable
gauge selected to connect the DC cables to the DC input terminals
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Lugs and terminals to connect the DC cables that connect to the
battery fuse holder and disconnect switch
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DC fuse(s), fuse holder, and disconnect switch, or DC circuit breaker,
as selected in
"Selecting a DC Input Fuse or Circuit Breaker" on
page
1–9.
This guide for use by qualified installers only.
starting on
page
2–2. The more
"DC Input Cables" on page
v.
1–8.
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