Regardless of the wire gauge selected to make the connections to the battery, we
recommend use of an “0 Ring Adapter.” Use of #0 gauge wire to make the connec-
tions to the inverter may require a “0 to 4 Gauge Adapter”. Both adapters are
available through electronic supply stores including Radio Shack.
PSE-24250A ( 2500 Watt ) Model.
When the inverter and the battery are set up within four feet of each other, use a
minimum of #2 gauge wire to make the connections. Within four to six feet, use a
minimum of #0 gauge wire. At distances of more than six feet, use two #0 gauge
wires connected in parallel to the battery. This connection will require eight 0 Ring
Adapters as referenced above. Alternatively, use #00 (2/0) gauge wire with the
appropriate adapters. These #00 gauge wire adapters are available through most
electronic supply stores.
1. Make certain the inverter power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Connect one wire each to the Negative and Positive terminals at the rear of the
inverter and tighten the screws to make a secure connection. Do not over tighten
these screws. (To make these connections on the PSE-24250A model, remove
the supplied nut at each terminal on the inverter, install the wire connectors flush
with the metal backing plates and refasten the nuts securely. DO NOT over tighten
these nuts).
3. Connect the wire from the Negative (-) terminal (WHITE on the PSE-24100A and
PSE-24150A models, BLACK on the PSE-24250A model) on the inverter to the
Negative (-) terminal on the 24 volt power source. Make certain the connection is
secure.
4. Confirm that the wire you have just installed is properly connected. (Specifically,
make certain that the wire is connected to the Negative (-) terminals on both the
inverter and the 24 volt power source).
5. Connect the wire from the Positive (+) terminal (RED on all three models) on the
inverter to the Positive (+) terminal on the power source. Make certain that the
connection is secure.
Note:
DAMAGE CAUSED BY REVERSING POLARITY IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY
Failure to make a proper connection between the inverter and the power source will
result in reverse polarity. Reverse polarity will blow the internal fuses in the inverter
and permanently damage the inverter. Damage caused by reverse polarity is not
covered under the warranty.
Loose connections can result in a severe decrease in voltage which may cause
damage to the wires and insulation.
The audible alarm may make a momentary “chirp” when the inverter is being con-
nected to or disconnected from the power source. This is normal. Making the
connection between the Positive terminals may cause a spark as a result of current
flowing to charge capacitors within the inverter. This is a normal occurrence. Due to
the possibility of sparking, however, it is extremely important that both the inverter
and the 24 volt battery be well removed from any possible source of flammable
fumes or gases.
CAUTION ! Failure to heed this warning could result in fire or explosion.
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