3 installation and wiring, 1 where to install, 2 unit installation – Alpha Technologies INVERTER 2000 User Manual
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Installation and Wiring
3.1 Where to Install
The power inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements:
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Dry: Do not allow water to drip or splash on the inverter.
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Cool: Ambient air temperature should be between -20°C and 60°C.
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Safe: Do not install in a battery compartment or other areas where flammable fumes may exist, such as fuel
storage areas or engine compartments.
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Ventilated: Allow at least three inches of clearance around the inverter for airflow, ensuring that the
ventilation openings on the front, rear and top of the unit are not obstructed.
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Dust Free: Do not install the inverter in a dusty environment where dust, wood particles or other
filings/shavings are present that may be pulled into the unit when the cooling fan is operating.
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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 3.5).
Avoid mounting the inverter where it may be exposed to the gases produced by the battery. Prolonged exposure
to these corrosive gases will damage the inverter.
3.2 Unit Installation
The unit is pre-installed with 19-inch rack brackets. Put the unit to the rack horizontally, and align holes of
mounting brackets and rack. Secure the unit in position with four cross-pan type nickel screws.
3.3 Unit Removal
The unit can be removed from the equipment rack by screwing off the retaining screws.
3.4 AC Safety Grounding
During the AC wiring installation, AC input and output ground wires are connected to the inverter. The AC input
ground wire must connect to the incoming ground from your AC utility source.
The AC output ground wire should go to the grounding point for your loads.
WARNING
Do not operate the unit without connecting it to ground. Electrical shock hazard may result.