HELP!!!!!! with last step of inverter install
I'm finishing up on installing the AIMS Power PWRIX120012S 1200 Watt Pure Sine Inverter, with Built In Transfer Switch. i have installed a sub panel, and should the sub panel be Bonded or not. Than...
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The inverter chassis should be grounded to the frame.
The inverter ground power terminal s/b connected to the rest of the ground connections and at some point also connected to the frame.
The negative battery power terminal is the only connection direct to the battery. Yes the battery negative is also connected to the frame.
These three should be independent connections.
Some inverters do not like the output ground tied to the battery (through the frame) and must be operated as isolated or portable. Usually the instructions will say not to wire the inverter to an electrical system if this is the case.
The AIMS PWRIX120012S looks like it should wire into your system just fine. Since it has a transfer switch that is how it is designed to operate.
https://www.aimscorp.net/documents/IX1200%20manual.pdf
The inverter ground power terminal s/b connected to the rest of the ground connections and at some point also connected to the frame.
The negative battery power terminal is the only connection direct to the battery. Yes the battery negative is also connected to the frame.
These three should be independent connections.
Some inverters do not like the output ground tied to the battery (through the frame) and must be operated as isolated or portable. Usually the instructions will say not to wire the inverter to an electrical system if this is the case.
The AIMS PWRIX120012S looks like it should wire into your system just fine. Since it has a transfer switch that is how it is designed to operate.
https://www.aimscorp.net/documents/IX1200%20manual.pdf
