Marine Battery User Manual

3. Installation
3-1.Where to install
The power inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following
requirements:
3-1-1. Dry – Do not allow water to drip or splash on the inverter.
3-1-2.
Cool – Ambient air temperature should be between 0℃ and 40℃,
the cooler the better.
3-1-3. Safety – Do not install batteries in compartment or other areas
where flammable fumes existence such as fuel storage areas or
engine compartments.
3-1-4. Ventilated – Allow at least one inch of clearance around the
Inverter for air flow. Ensure the ventilation shafts on the rear
and bottom of the unit are not obstructed.
3-1-5. Dust-free – Do not install the Inverter in a dusty environments
where dust, wood particles or other filings/shavings are
present. The dust can be pulled into the unit when the cooling fan is
operation.
3-1-6. Close to batteries – Avoid excessive cable lengths but do not install
the inverter in the same compartment as batteries.
Use the recommended wire lengths and sizes (see section 4-3).
Do not mount the inverter at the place where it is exposed to the
gases produced by the battery.
These gases are very corrosive and prolonged exposure will
damage the inverter.
WARNING!
Shock Hazard. Before proceeding further, carefully
check that the inverter is NOT connected to any
batteries, and that all wiring is disconnected from any
electrical sources . Do not connect the output terminals
of the inverter to an incoming AC source.
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