INVERTER RELATED
Preventing paralleling of the AC output.
The AC output of this inverter cannot be synchonised with another AC source and hence,
it is notsuitable for paralleling. The AC output of the inverter should never be connected
directly to an electrical breaker panel / load center which is also fed from the utility power /
generator. Such a connection may result in parallel operation of the different power sources
and AC power from the utility / generator will be fed back into the inverter which will instandly
damage the output section of the inverter and may also pose a fire and safety hazard.
If an electrical breaker panel / load center is fed from an inverter and this panel is also
required to be powered from additional alternate AC sources the AC power from all the
AC sources like the utility / generator / inverter should first be fed to a manual selector switch
and the output of the selector switch should be connected to the electrical breaker
panel / load center.
To prevent possibility of paralleling and severe damage to the inverter, never use a simple
jumper cable with a male plug on both ends to connect the AC output of the inverter to a
handy wall receptacle in the home / RV.
Preventing input over voltage
It is to be ensured that the input voltage of the inverter does not exceed 16.5VDC
(for 12V version) or 33 VDC (for 24 V version) to prevent permanent damage to the inverter.
Please observe the following precautions:
- Ensure that the maximum charging voltage of the battery charger / alternator / solar
charge controller is below 16.5 VDC (for 12V version) or 33 VDC (24V version).
- Do not use unregulated solar panels to charge a battery. Under cold ambient temperatures,
the output of the solar panel may exceed 18 VDC for 12V battery system of 36 VDC
for 24V battery system. Always use a charge controller between the solar panel and
the battery.
- Do not connect the inverter to a battery that has a voltage higher than the rated battery
input voltage of the inverter.
Preventing reverse polarity on the input side
When making battery connection on the input side, make sure that the polarity of battery
connection is correct (Ensure that the centre contact of the cigarette lighter receptacle is
connected to the positive of the battery. The centre pin (tip) of the cigarette lighter plug
attached to the inverter is positive). If the input is connected in reverse polarity, DC fuse
inside the inverter will blow and may also cause permanent damage to the inverter.
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