Tripp Lite 200812163 Portable Generator User Manual


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•ConnectDCWiring:Though your Inverter/Charger is a high-efficiency converter of electricity, its rated
outputcapacityislimitedbythelengthandgaugeofthecablingrunningfromthebatterytotheunit.Usethe
shortestlengthandlargestdiametercabling(maximum2/0gauge)tofityourInverter/Charger’sDCInput
terminals.ShorterandheaviergaugecablingreducesDCvoltagedropandallowsformaximumtransferof
current.YourInverter/Chargeriscapableofdeliveringpeakwattageatupto200%ofitsratedcontinuous
wattageoutputforbriefperiodsoftime.Heaviergaugecablingshouldbeusedwhencontinuouslyoperating
heavy draw equipment under these conditions. Tighten your Inverter/
Chargerandbatteryterminalstoapproximately3.5Newton-metersof
torquetocreateanefficientconnectionandtopreventexcessiveheatingat
this connection. Insufficient tightening of the terminals could void your
warranty.
•ConnectGround:Usinga8AWG(3.15mm)wireorlargerdirectly
connecttheMainGroundLugtothevehicle’schassisorearthground.
SeetheFeatureIdentificationsectiontolocatetheMainGroundLugon
your specific Inverter/Charger model. All installations must comply with
national and local codes and ordinances.
•ConnectFuse:NEC(NationalElectricalCode)article551requiresthatyouconnectyourInverter/Charger’spositiveDCTerminaldirectlyto
aUL-listedfuse(s)andfuseblock(s)within18inches(450mm)ofthebattery.Thefuse’sratingmustequalorexceedtheMinimumDCFuse
RatinglistedinyourInverter/Charger’snameplate.Seediagramsbelow.
Connect your Inverter/Charger to your batteries using the following procedures:
WARNING!
• Failure to properly ground your Inverter/Charger to a vehicle’s chassis or earth ground may result in a
lethal electrical shock hazard.
• Never attempt to operate your Inverter/Charger by connecting it directly to output from an alternator
rather than a battery or battery bank.
• Observe proper polarity with all DC connections.
DC Connectors
Recommended Maximum DC Cable Length (ft.)
Battery Connection
AWG/mm
6/4.0 4/5.0 2/6.3 0/8.3 00/9.3
Power
Output
(Watts)
750 10 16 26 42 52
1250 16 25 31
YourInverter/Charger’sNominalDCInputVoltagemust match the voltage of your battery or batteries.
Invehicularapplications,itispossibletoconnectyourInverter/Chargertothemainbatterywithinyourvehicle’selectricalsystem.Inmostvehicles,the
Inverter/Chargerwillbeconnectedtooneormorededicatedauxiliary(house)batterieswhichareisolatedfromthedrivesystemtopreventpossible
draining of the main battery.
12 Volt Inverter/Charger
12 Volts
12 Volts
3
5
12 Volt Main Battery Connection
1
12 Volt Alternator (for Vehicular applications)
2
Vehicle or Earth Battery Ground
3
12 Volt Main Battery
4
6 Volt Series Batteries
5
UL-Listed Fuse & Fuse Block (mounted within 18 inches or 450 mm of the battery)
6
Large Diameter Cabling, Maximum 2/0 Gauge (9.3 mm) to Fit
Terminals
7
Minimum8AWG(3.15mm)GroundWire
12 Volt Inverter/Charger
6 Volts
6 Volts
Multiple (Series) Battery Connection
4
1
6
2
5
6
4
2
Optional connection for
Vehicular applications only.
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