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Connecting the chassis ground
The inverter has a chassis ground terminal screw on the rear panel
marked . Follow the guidelines under “Grounding locations” to
connect the inverter’s chassis to the ground.
Grounding locations
You must connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding point. The
grounding point varies depending on where you install the inverter.
Follow the instructions that correspond to your type of installation.
To connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding point:
• Connect the chassis ground screw to the boat’s DC ground bus or
engine negative bus using recommended copper wire (if insulated,
use green insulation with or without one or more yellow stripe) or
larger.
• Connect the chassis ground screw to the vehicle’s chassis using
recommended copper wire (if insulated, use green insulation with or
without one or more yellow stripe) or larger.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Never operate the inverter without properly connecting the chassis ground.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
An electrical shock hazard could result from improper grounding.
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