Operator`s manual

 2003 - Magnum Energy, Inc.
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2. INSTALLATION
1. Unpacking and Inspection
Carefully remove the ME Series inverter from its shipping container and inspect all
contents. If items appear to be missing or damaged, contact Magnum Energy
at [phone] or your authorized Magnum Energy dealer. If at all possible,
retain the shipping container in the event the unit ever needs to be returned for
factory service.
ATTENTION: Electrostatic Sensitive Devices. Observe precautions for
handling.
2. Pre-Installation
Before installing the inverter, read all of the instructions and cautionary markings
contained in this manual.
NOTE: The inverter is heavy. Use proper lifting techniques during installation to
prevent personal injury.
Locating the Inverter
The inverter must be mounted in a clean, dry, ventilated environment where the
ambient temperatures will not exceed 122 ºF (50 ºC). The location must be fully
accessible and protected from exposure to heat producing devices. You can mount
the inverter horizontally, vertically or upside-down. It must be securely fastened to a
shelf, bulkhead, or other structural part.
Allow enough clearance to access the AC and DC connection points as well as the
inverters controls and status indicator. As with any inverter, it should be located as
close to the batteries as possible. Longer battery cable runs tend to loose efficiency
and reduce the overall performance of an inverter.
If you are planning to install dedicated batteries, other than the vehicles, make
sure they are in a dedicated compartment that has ventilation to the outside. Also it
is important that you never mount the inverter directly above the batteries as they
emit corrosive fumes which could damage the inverters electronics.
Locating Dedicated Batteries (optional)
Dedicated batteries must be mounted in a clean, dry, ventilated environment
where they are protected from high and low temperatures. The batteries must be
mounted upright (if using liquid batteries) and securely fastened to the vehicle. The
location must be fully accessible and protected from exposure to heat producing
devices.
To ensure optimum performance, a ventilated battery enclosure is recommended.
The batteries should be located as close as possible to the inverter. Longer battery
cable runs tend to loose efficiency and reduce the overall performance of an inverter.
Also, do not mount the batteries beneath the inverter (or in the same compartment).
Batteries emit corrosive fumes which could damage the inverters electronics.
NOTE: For optimum performance, Magnum Energy recommends using AGM
(absorbed glass mat) batteries such as Lifeline
TM
brand batteries.
CAUTION: Never locate dedicated batteries near the vehicles fuel tanks
containing gasoline or propane.