Grounding The Inverter; Connecting To A Power Source - Steren INV-300 Manual De Instrucciones

d) Grounding the inverter
Do not install the inverter in a positive ground DC system.
To identify a positive ground DC system, look for the positive terminal of the battery
connected to the chassis or to a central grounding point.
e) Connecting to a power source
Usually, the power source is a battery (or group of batteries) which is recharged by an
alternator.
1.- Make sure the inverter's power switch is on OFF position and there are no liquids
near of it.
2.- Connect the eye-type terminals (supplied with the inverter). Place the black cable
in the middle of the negative connector (-), and place the red cable in the positive
connector (+).
3.- Tighten the screws firmly to hold the cables.
4.- Use the red alligator to connect it to positive end (+) in the power source.
5.- Use the black alligator to connect the inverter to power source's negative end (-).
6.- Turn the inverter on. The indicator light and the surge indicator will light up.
7.- Turn the inverter. The installation finished.
If the polarity is inverted, may cause several and permanent damages in the inverter.
You will watch some sparks when connect the battery to the inverter. Make sure there are not
flammable liquids near the inverter, may cause an explosion.
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