Connection To The Voltage Source; A) General - VOLTCRAFT SW-4000 Bedienungsanleitung

6. CONNECTION TO THE VOLTAGE SOURCE

a) General Information
Important!
Before connecting the inverter and taking it into operation, read the entire operating instructions; specifi-
cally observe the chapter "Safety Notes".
When connecting the inverter, always ensure correct polarity; never swap the connections!
Observe that the cables cannot get into any rotating/moving parts of the vehicle.
Secure or attach the inverter and all cables, e.g. when using them in a vehicle, so that proper operation of
the vehicle is ensured and the inverter cannot come loose.
• Converters with pole terminals
For these converters, a cable with a sufficient line cross-section (see chapter "Technical data") and suit-
able ring cable lugs must be used for connection. Clamping in the open cable ends or even soldering is
not permitted.
Always tighten the nuts at the converter (for attaching the cable lugs) even if the converter is only oper-
ated for test purposes. Do not use any force for tightening!
A too-high voltage drop on the line may cause premature undervoltage deactivation of the inverter. The
following applies: The larger the line cross-section and the shorter the cable, the lower the voltage drop
on the line.
The inverter should never be directly connected to a direct voltage source (e.g. a car battery), but only
via an accordingly sized fuse. This fuse should be placed as close as possible to the direct voltage
source.
Proceed very carefully when connecting the connection cables between inverter and rechargeable
battery. A short circuit between the poles of a rechargeable battery may not only cause light arc and
welding of the connection cables, but also explosion! This not only poses a danger of fire, but also
severe danger of injury (e.g. from the acid in a lead battery).
• Converters with cigarette lighter plug
The cable is tightly installed at the converter. Do not shorten the cable. Never use any extension lines.
• Converter "SW-100" (item no. 511700)
The enclosed holder can be screwed on to a suitable surface via a screw (and poss. a dowel). Observe
that no cables/lines are damaged.
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