Magnum Energy Magnum Panel (MP Series) - Manual (Page 26)

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3.0 Installation
3.1.2 Required Material and Tools
The following material and tools may be required for installing this equipment:
Materials
• Conduit, strain-reliefs, and appropriate fi ttings • 1/4” mounting bolts and lock washers
• Electrical tape • Wire ties
• Conductors/cables for wiring AC source/load • A strong back
• Battery cables for wiring to battery bank • Conductors for system ground
Tools
• Flat-blade 1/4” screwdrivers • Insulated pliers • Wire cutters/strippers
• Phillips screwdriver • Pencil or marker • AC/DC Voltmeter
• Drill and drill bits • 1/2” open end wrench • Level
• Torque wrenches • Ratchet drives
• Torx screwdrivers (T15, T20 and T25 drive)
3.1.3 Planning
Installing the MP/inverter system can be fairly straightforward if you take time to plan before
turning the fi rst screw. The more thorough you plan, the more time you will save, and avoid
common, costly mistakes.
To assist you in planning and designing your installation, review the simplifi ed system diagram
shown in Figure 3-3 for parallel-stacked inverter installations, or Figure 3-4 for series-stacked
inverter installations. These drawings are a simple overview of the MP/inverter installation. They
are not intended to provide detailed information, override or restrict any national or local electrical
codes, nor should they be the determining factor as to whether the installation is compliant – that
is the responsibility of the electrician and the onsite inspector.
WARNING: Installations should be performed by qualifi ed personnel, such as a licensed
or certifi ed electrician. It is the installer’s responsibility to determine which safety
codes and standards apply, and to ensure that all applicable installation requirements
are followed. Applicable installation codes vary depending on the specifi c location and
application of the installation.
Info: Detailed MP/inverter system wiring drawings are provided in Section 4.0,
depending on you MP model.
The installation section uses the following steps to perform the MP/inverter installation:
• Find the appropriate location (Section 3.2)
• Prepare the MP enclosure and inverter (Section 3.3)
• Mounting the MP enclosure and inverter (Section 3.4)
• Beware of wiring guidelines/safety (Section 3.5)
• Wire AC circuit (Section 3.6)
• Wire DC circuits (Section 3.7)
• Wire communications cables (Section 3.8)
• Removing negative or neutral to ground connections (Sections 3.9 and 3.10)
• Determine the system ground (Section 3.11)
• Perform a fi nal installation checklist (Section 3.12)
• Perform a functional test (Section 3.13)
• Attach the front covers (Section 3.14)
• Apply external labels (Section 3.15)