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8.5 AC SIDE CONNECTIONS
WARNING! Preventing Paralleling of the AC Output
1. The AC output of the inverter cannot be synchronized with another AC
source and hence, it is not suitable for paralleling. The AC output of the in-
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center which is also fed from the utility power/ generator. Such a connection
will result in parallel operation and AC power from the utility / generator will
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of the inverter and may also pose a fire and safety hazard. If an electrical
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AC power from the utility power/ generator and the inverter should first be
fed to a manual selector switch / Automatic Transfer Switch and the output
of the manual selector switch / Automatic Transfer Switch should be con-
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2. 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.
8.5.1 Bonding of AC Output Neutral to Chassis Ground
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bonded to the metal chassis of the inverter.
8.5.2 AC Output Connection Through Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI)
An un-intentional electric path between a source of current and a grounded surface
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cle. The Neutral slot of this receptacle (longer rectangular slot) is internally bonded to
the metal chassis of the inverter.
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Reset Button:
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Installation
