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GENERAL INFORMATION
WF-8700 Series Power Center Safety Features
Reverse Battery Protection
e WF-8700 Series Power Centers will charge the 12-volt House battery if installed. A battery
DOES NOT have to be installed for WF-8700 Series Power Center converter operation. When
a battery is installed, a reverse polarity fuse protects the converter circuitry. e fuse is located
along the bottom of the row of fuses. Refer to Figure 1 below. is feature prevents permanent
damage to the converter from a battery connected into the circuit backwards. In addition to
protecting the converter section, the reverse polarity fuse is the main connection between the
converter and the DC fuse board.