Magnum Energy CSW1012 - Manual (Page 9)

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2.0 Installation
2.2 Locating and Mounting the Inverter
WARNINGS:
• Do not mount the inverter near any flammable or combustible
fluid or components.
• Provide adequate clearance/ventilation to the inverter. Do not
cover or obstruct any air vent openings and/or install in a zero-
clearance compartment.
2.2.1 Locating the Inverter
The inverter should only be installed in a location that meets the following
requirements:
Clean and Dry – The inverter should not be installed in an area that allows
dust, fumes, insects, or rodents to enter or block the inverter’s ventilation
openings. This area also must be free from any risk of condensation, water,
or any other liquid that can enter or fall on the inverter. Inverter failure under
these conditions is not covered under warranty.
Cool – The inverter should be protected from direct exposure to the sun or
to any equipment that produces extreme heat. The ambient air tempera-
ture should be between 32° F (0° C) and 104° F (40° C); realize that the
inverter’s output specifications are rated at 77° F (25° C), so the cooler the
better within this range.
Ventilated – In order for the inverter to provide full output power and avoid
over-temperature fault conditions, do not cover or block the inverter’s ven-
tilation openings, or install this inverter in an area with limited airflow. Allow
as much clearance around the inverter’s intake cooling fan as possible. Al-
low a minimum airspace clearance of 3” (7.6 cm) around the unit to provide
optimum ventilation.
If installed in an enclosure, a fresh air intake opening must be provided
directly to the back side (cooling fan) and allow adequate space for the ex-
haust vents underneath the inverter. This will allow cool air from the outside
to flow into the inverter, and heated air to exit away from the inverter and
the enclosure. When mounted in an enclosed compartment, airflow must be
at least 59 cfm in order to maintain no more than a 68° F (20° C) rise in
compartment temperature.
Safe – Keep any flammable/combustible material (e.g., paper, cloth, plastic,
etc.,) that may be ignited by heat, sparks, or flames at a minimum distance
of 2 feet (60 cm) away from the inverter.
Do not install in any area that contains extremely flammable liquids like
gasoline or propane, or in locations that require ignition-protected devices.
Close to the battery bank – As with any inverter, it should be located as
close to the batteries as possible. Long DC wires tend to lose efficiency and
reduce the overall performance of an inverter. However, the unit should not
be installed in the same compartment as the batteries or mounted where it
will be exposed to gases produced by the batteries. These gases are corrosive
and will damage the inverter; also, if these gases are not ventilated and if
allowed to collect, they could ignite and cause an explosion.
Accessible – Do not block access to the front or back of the inverter. Allow
enough room to clearly view the digital display and to access the AC and DC
wiring connections—they will need to be checked and tightened periodically.
See Figure 2-3 for the CSW1012 inverter’s dimensions.