Certified International 48Z8NV User Manual
result when connecting the battery wiring due to an
initial charging of the internal input capacitor.
3.05.2 Use stranded copper wire between
the battery and inverter as indicated. A fuse must
be installed between the battery and the inverter.
U.L. requires that the fuse be within 18 inches of
the battery.
initial charging of the internal input capacitor.
3.05.2 Use stranded copper wire between
the battery and inverter as indicated. A fuse must
be installed between the battery and the inverter.
U.L. requires that the fuse be within 18 inches of
the battery.
DC Input Cable Lengths (maximum)
and Fusing Guide
Distance(feet)
Model 1 to 20 Fuse
12Z8NV 6 Ga 150A
24Z8NV 8 Ga 100A
48Z8NV 8 Ga 100A
48Z8NV 8 Ga 100A
3.05.3 NOTE: Using smaller input cable
or longer length will greatly degrade the inverter
peak performance.
or longer length will greatly degrade the inverter
peak performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR VEHICLE
INSTALLATION:
INSTALLATION:
Do not use the vehicle chassis
as the negative return in place of a return cable.
Use the same size wire as the positive cable and
run directly to the battery.
3.05.4 Install the cables at the battery,
inverter and then fuse holder. Make sure that
clean, tight connections are made. Use care not
to touch the positive and negative wires together.
This will result in a violent spark and could result in
exploding batteries and fire.
3.05.5 The battery input terminals are at-
tached to the unit : Red (+) and Black (-) cable,
having 5/16" ring terminals. A spark may result
when connecting the battery wire, due to an initial
charging of the internal input capacitor.
3.05.6
Use the same size wire as the positive cable and
run directly to the battery.
3.05.4 Install the cables at the battery,
inverter and then fuse holder. Make sure that
clean, tight connections are made. Use care not
to touch the positive and negative wires together.
This will result in a violent spark and could result in
exploding batteries and fire.
3.05.5 The battery input terminals are at-
tached to the unit : Red (+) and Black (-) cable,
having 5/16" ring terminals. A spark may result
when connecting the battery wire, due to an initial
charging of the internal input capacitor.
3.05.6
CAUTION:
Damage to the inverter
will occur if correct polarity is not observed. This
damage is
damage is
NOT
covered by warranty.
3.06 Remote Switch for Inverter
Operation - Fig. 1
3.06.1 All material used for the remote
switch should be U.L. listed and installed per low
switch should be U.L. listed and installed per low
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3. INSTALLATION
3.01 The following instructions should be
thoroughly read and understood before installa-
tion.
3.02
3.01 The following instructions should be
thoroughly read and understood before installa-
tion.
3.02
CAUTION:
Inverters produce hazard-
ous voltages, to avoid risk of harm or fire the unit
must be properly installed.
must be properly installed.
CAUTION:
Damage to the inverter will occur if
correct polarity is not observed when installing
the DC input cables.
the DC input cables.
CAUTION:
Damage to the inverter will occur if
an external AC power source is applied to the
inverter’s AC receptacle cord.
inverter’s AC receptacle cord.
CAUTION:
Be sure the inverter's circuit breaker
or fuse (if needed) are turned "OFF" during
installation.
NOTE: All wiring must follow the National
Electric Code, Provincial, or other codes in effect
at the time of installation, regardless of sugges-
tions in this manual. All wires should be copper
conductors.
3.03 Mounting
3.03.1 Locate a suitable, secure flat
mounting surface as close to the battery as
possible without being in the same air tight
compartment. The maximum recommended dis-
tance between the mounting location and the
battery is 20 feet. See DC Input Cable Lengths
chart.
3.03.2 The location should have adequate
ventilation and clearance to maintain room tem-
perature while the unit is operating. At least 1/2
inch of clearance is required on all sides.
3.03.3 Secure the unit with #8 or larger
screws or bolts in the mounting slots on the
flanges of the chassis.
3.04 Chassis Bonding Lug - FIG. 1
3.04.1 Connect a #8 gauge or greater cop-
per wire between the bonding lug on the inverter
and the earth grounding system or the vehicle
chassis.
3.05 Battery Wiring - FIG. 1
3.05.1
installation.
NOTE: All wiring must follow the National
Electric Code, Provincial, or other codes in effect
at the time of installation, regardless of sugges-
tions in this manual. All wires should be copper
conductors.
3.03 Mounting
3.03.1 Locate a suitable, secure flat
mounting surface as close to the battery as
possible without being in the same air tight
compartment. The maximum recommended dis-
tance between the mounting location and the
battery is 20 feet. See DC Input Cable Lengths
chart.
3.03.2 The location should have adequate
ventilation and clearance to maintain room tem-
perature while the unit is operating. At least 1/2
inch of clearance is required on all sides.
3.03.3 Secure the unit with #8 or larger
screws or bolts in the mounting slots on the
flanges of the chassis.
3.04 Chassis Bonding Lug - FIG. 1
3.04.1 Connect a #8 gauge or greater cop-
per wire between the bonding lug on the inverter
and the earth grounding system or the vehicle
chassis.
3.05 Battery Wiring - FIG. 1
3.05.1
CAUTION:
Make sure that hydro-
gen gas does not accumulate near the battery by
keeping the area well ventilated. A spark may
keeping the area well ventilated. A spark may