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3.1 Rear view – GP-1000

a) Ventilation port:

Do not obstruct, allow at least 1 inch for air flow.

b) Fuse:

c) Ground post:

d) Battery terminals: Connect to 12 V battery or other 12 V power source. Note that “+”

is positive, “-” is negative. Reverse polarity connection will blow external fuses and

may damage inverter permanently.

Note: Minimum inverter DC cable & DC inverter fuse sizes, see section 4.3 and 4.4.

4. Installation

4.1Where to install

The power inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements:

a) Dry - Do not allow water to drip or splash on the inverter.

b) Cool - Ambient air temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C (the cooler the

better).

c) Ventilated - Allow at least two inches of clearance around the inverter for air flow.

Ensure the ventilation openings on the rear and bottom of the unit are not obstructed.

d) Safe - Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as batteries or in any

compartment capable of igniting flammable liquids such as gasoline.

e) Inverter should be located within 10 feet of the batteries.

4.6 Grounding

The power inverter has a lug on the rear panel: “Chassis Ground.” This is to connect the

chassis of the power inverter to the ground. The ground terminals in the AC outlets on the

front of the inverter are also connected to the ground lug.

If available, the chassis ground lug should be connected to a ground point, which will vary

depending on where the power inverter is installed. In a vehicle, connect the chassis

ground to the chassis of the vehicle. In a boat, connect to the boat’s grounding systems.

In a fixed location, connect the chassis ground lug to earth.

The neutral (common) conductor of the power inverter AC output circuit is not bonded to

the chassis ground. Therefore, when the chassis is connected to ground, the neutral

conductor will not be grounded.

At no point should the chassis ground and the neutral conductor of the inverter be bonded.

Bonding the chassis ground and the neutral conductor of the inverter or connecting the

inverter to household AC distribution wiring will damage the unit and void the warranty.

Caution! The negative DC input of the power inverter is connected to the

chassis. Do not install the power inverter in a positive ground DC system.

A positive ground DC system has the positive terminal of the battery

connected to the chassis of the vehicle or to the grounding point.

5. Operation

To operate the power inverter, turn it on using the ON/OFF switch on the front panel. The

power inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads. If you are operating several

loads from the power inverter, turn them on separately after the inverter has been turned

ON. This will ensure that the power inverter does not have to deliver the starting currents

for all the loads at once.

5.1 Controls and indicators

The ON/OFF switch turns the control circuit in the power inverter ON and OFF. It does not

disconnect power from the power inverter.

When the switch is in the OFF position, the power inverter draws no current from the

battery. When the switch is in the ON position but with no load, the power idle current is

approximately 1 A (see product specifications for exact current draw).

6. Operating limits

6.1 Overtemp

The status LED will be orange and will come on when the inverter has shut itself down

because the inverter has become overheated. The power inverter may overheat because

it has been operated at power levels above its rating, or because it has been installed in a

location which does not allow it to dissipate heat properly. The power inverter will restart

automatically once it has cooled off.

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a) Ventilation port b) Fuse c) Ground post

d) Battery terminals

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