Samlexpower PST-1500-12 Owner's manual - Dc Side Connections
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DC Side Connections
Preventing DC Input Over Voltage
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nent damage to the unit. Please observe the following precautions:
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and the battery.
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into the diversion load if there are no other loads. The charge controller will discon-
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loads connected to the battery due to high voltages generated during conditions of
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over voltage conditions.
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Preventing Reverse Polarity on the Input Side
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CAUTION!
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will blow and may also cause permanent damage to the inverter.
Connection from the Batteries to the DC Input Side of the Unit –
Wire and External Fuse Sizes
WARNING!
The input section of the inverter has large capacitors connected across the
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