Maintenance And Troubleshooting; Recommended Inverter And Battery Care - Magnum Energy RD-E Series Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

4.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The following information is provided to help you keep your RD-E Series inverter/charger in
optimum operational condition.
4.1

Recommended Inverter and Battery Care

The RD-E Series inverter/charger is designed to provide you with years of trouble-free service.
Even though there are no user-serviceable parts, it is recommended that every 6 months you
perform the following maintenance steps to ensure optimum performance and extend the life of
your batteries.
WARNING: Prior to performing the following checks, switch OFF both the AC and
DC circuits.
• Visually inspect the batteries for cracks, leaks, or swelling – replace if necessary.
• Use baking soda to clean and remove any electrolyte spills or buildups.
• Check and tighten all battery holddown clamps (if applicable).
• Clean and tighten all battery terminals and connecting cables
[10 to 12 ft lbf (13.6 to 16.3 N-m)].
• Check and fi ll battery water levels (Liquid Lead Acid batteries only).
• Check individual battery voltages (load test those that have a voltage difference of more
than 0.3 VDC from each other) – replace if necessary.
• Check all cable runs for signs of chafi ng – replace if necessary.
• Check the inverter's cooling vents – clean as necessary.
• Check and tighten the inverter's internal AC terminal block connections
[16 in lbf (1.8 N-m)].
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