SECTION 3 INSTALLATION
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Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Inverter•Charger
The inverter•charger should only be installed in locations that meet the
following requirements:
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Dry.
Do not allow water or other fluids to drip or splash on the
inverter•charger.
Do not mount the inverter•charger in an area subject
to splashing water or bilge water.
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Cool.
Normal air temperature should be between 32°F and 77°F (0°C and
40°C)—the cooler the better.
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Ventilated.
Allow at least 5 inches (13cm) of clearance at the DC end of
the inverter•charger for air flow, 1 inch (2.5cm) on each side, and 2 inches
(5cm) at the AC end. For cooling, the volume of the enclosure is not as
important as the overall supply of air. The more clearance for ventilation
around the unit, the better the performance. Do not allow the ventilation
openings on the ends of the unit to become obstructed.
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Safe.
Do not install the inverter•charger in the same compartment as
batteries or in any compartment capable of storing flammable liquids like
gasoline.
❐
Close to the battery compartment and the AC source and load panels.
Avoid excessive cable lengths (which reduce input and output power due
to wire resistance). Use the recommended cable lengths and sizes.
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Protected from battery acid and gases.
Never allow battery acid to drip
on the inverter•charger or its wiring when reading specific gravity or
filling the battery. Also do not mount the unit where it will be exposed to
gases produced by the batteries. These gases are very corrosive, and
prolonged exposure will damage the inverter•charger.
WARNING
This equipment contains components that tend to produce arcs or
sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the PROsine 2.0
Inverter•Charger in compartments containing batteries or flammable
materials or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This
includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks,
or joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel
system.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation
openings. Do not install the PROsine in a zero-clearance compartment.
Overheating may result.
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