Magnum Energy MMS Series User Manual

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Inc.

Safe – Keep any fl ammable/combustible material (e.g., paper, cloth,
plastic, etc.) that may be ignited by heat, sparks, or fl ames at a
minimum distance of 2 feet (60 cm) from the inverter.

WARNING: The MMS inverter/charger is not an ignition-
protection rated device and should not be installed in
any location that requires ignition-protected equipment.
To prevent fi re or explosion, do not install the MMS
inverter in any area with extremely fl ammable liquids
like gasoline or propane; or, in an area that contains
connections between components of a fuel system.

lose to the battery bank –

As with any inverter, it should be

located as close to the batteries as possible. Long DC wires tend to
lose effi ciency and reduce the overall performance of an inverter.

However, the unit should not be installed in the same compartment as
the batteries or mounted where it will be exposed to gases produced
by the batteries. These gases are corrosive and will damage the
inverter. Also, if these gases are not ventilated and allowed to collect,
they could ignite and cause an explosion.
Accessible –

Do not block access to the inverter’s remote control

and accessory ports. Also, allow enough room to access the AC and
DC wiring connections, as they will need to be checked and tightened
periodically. See Figure 9 & 10 for the MMS inverter’s dimensions.

Mounting Orientation – To meet regulatory requirements, the MMS
Series inverter/charger can only be mounted

on a horizontal surface

(shelf or table) or a vertical surface (wall or bulkhead) either right-
side up or upside-down, as shown in Figure 8. The inverter must be
mounted on a non-combustible surface, and this surface and the
mounting hardware must be capable of supporting at least twice the
weight of the inverter. After determining your mounting position,
use the base of the inverter’s chassis as a template to mark your
mounting screw locations. Remove the inverter and drill pilot holes
into the mounting surface.
If this unit is used in a mobile application, you may want to place
fl exible washers or bushings between the mounting surface and the
inverter’s mounting fl anges to reduce vibration.

Installation