Go Power! GP-1750HD - Manual (Page 8)

Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter
Owner’s Manual
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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.
4.2 Hook-up and testing
To hook-up the inverter please follow these guidelines:
1. Unpack and inspect your Go Power! Inverter, check to see that the power switch is
in the OFF position. We recommend using DC Install Kits whenever installing a GP
Inverter.
2. When attaching the DC inverter cables to the power input terminals on the rear
panel of the power inverter. The (+) terminal is positive and (-) terminal is negative.
Connect the cables into the terminals by placing the lug connector between the
washers and tighten the terminal screw or nut to clamp the wires securely. Ensure
connections are tight.
3. First connect the cable from the negative terminal of the inverter to the negative
terminal of the battery. Make a secure connection.
Caution! Loose connections result in excessive voltage drop and may cause
overheated wires and melted insulation. Ensure connections are tight.
4. Before proceeding further, carefully check that the cable you have just connected is
going from the negative terminal of inverter to the negative output terminal of the
power source (battery).
5. Install the inverter fuse into the positive lead. Fuse should be located within 12” of
battery. Ensure all connections are tight and secure.
6. Connect the cable from the positive terminal of inverter to the positive terminal of
the battery. Make a secure connection. Check your polarity.
Caution
This inverter cannot supply power to any AC distribution wiring or AC loads in
which the neutral and ground are connected (bonded). Doing so will destroy
the unit and void the warranty. If you do not understand neutral to ground
bonding then please have a professional install your system for you. See
“Grounding” for more information.
7. Set the power switch to the ON position. Check the meters and indicators on the
front panel of the inverter. The voltage bar graph should indicate 11 to 14 volts
depending on the voltage of the power source. If it is does not, check your battery
bank and the connections to the inverter. The other indicators should be OFF.
8. Set the power inverter switch to the OFF position. The indicator lights may blink
and the internal alarm may sound momentarily. This is normal. Plug the test load
into the AC receptacle on the front panel of the inverter.
9. Set the power inverter switch to the ON position and turn the test load on; the
inverter should supply power to the load. If you plan to measure the output voltage
of the inverter, a true r.m.s. meter must be used for accurate readings.
Caution!
A reverse polarity
connection will
permanently damage
the inverter. Damage
caused by reverse
polarity connection is
not covered by our
warranty.
Warning!
You may observe a
spark when you
make this connection
since current may
flow to charge
capacitors in the
power inverter. Do
not make this
connection in the
presence of
flammable fumes, as
explosion or fire may
result.
Caution
Connecting this
inverter to AC
distribution wiring or
AC loads in which
the neutral and
ground are
connected (bonded)
will damage the unit
and void the
warranty.