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I believe it has to do weather resistance. This excerpt is from the Manual and it is the only reference to vertical usage. The best way to find out is to call Progressive  Technical Support 919-267-6964 | 6

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Weather Resistant : Unit can be exposed to outside weather elements;

however, the unit may not be submerged. Unit is designed to be mounted

or used vertically.
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OurPodJourneys:  Very good question.  This would certainly would be a deal breaker for me also.

Anyone out there give us an answer?
Thank you my fellow ponders..
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I'm looking to purchase an EMS, have decided on the Progressive Industries EMS-PT30X.  But first ... I've seen a couple of reviews that state as one negative about it is that it can only be used in the vertical position -- but without saying why that's bad.  Can anyone shed light on this?  Any reason that might be a deal breaker?
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We have the PI hard wired unit and love it.  It paid for itself last week at LoLo Mai campground outside of Sedona.  It tripped for low voltage and then tripped a short time later with high voltage.  Saved my appliances and maybe my board.  Right at dinner time. Ran off of batteries and propane for an hour or two, mixed a cocktail (or two) and replugged...no problem.  Can't forget it, cause it's part of the pod.  No, I've never noticed it getting hot.  Yes, self install may void warenty.  I think pretty much any significant mod will void one or two warrenties.  

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I have an inline surge protector and am NOT concerned I will forget it and leave it. It is big and yellow:)
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Been reading up on the Progressive Industries portable vs. the hard-wired...saw on another forum where an RVer checked with Progressive about a self install of the hard-wired unit voiding the warranty. Not trying to scare anyone but 2 bullet points of reasons for a warranty void is as follows: Improper installation of a hard wired unit. We strongly recommend that a competent electrical professional perform the installation of hard wired units. and Maintenance of hard wired units performed by anyone other than a qualified RV dealer

IIRC, this RVer contacted Progressive and they confirmed the warranty could be voided if the owner installed it and maintained it. Kind of scares me out of purchasing one and installing it myself. Still thinking about the portable for that reason.

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I went with the new portable EMS-PT30X, I was struggling before our trip to a popular State Park locating a cable lock such as the Master Lock719D that would fit through the metal locking tab on the EMS.

I felt awkward having the protector on "display" hanging from the power pedestal, so I ran my 30 amp extension cable from the pedestal to underneath the trailer next to the entrance door, plugged the EMS into the end, plugged the regular power cord into the EMS and connected other end to the power receptacle on the side of trailer.

I ended up using a small cable with loop ends and a regular padlock.

Now I could monitor the display without walking over to the power pedestal and the unit was out of sight.

This particular State Park (Grand Isle) sees a lot of air conditioner use during the hot summer months and a low power situation is a great possibility.

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On our 180 the unit sits behind the fuse panel under the dinette seat.  We do not hear it but have read reviews saying there is a hum.  However others have posted that you just need a few rubber washers when screwing it into the floor and it stops the hum.  Seems it is more a vibration than a hum.  As far as heat is concerned, its basically pretty sealed but I never felt the walls of the dinette to be hot.  So I do not think it gets too hot.  But I never actually touched it while it was running to see if it got hot.
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Does the Progressive hard wired EMS-HW30C make any noise that can be heard in the camper.  I have read a couple of posts where they said it made a humming noise or a very low rattling sound.  I am debating on the hard wired or the portable unit and I certainly do not want to put a unit inside the camper that is going to be making a nuisance noise.  I know that the hard wired would be much simpler on the camping trail in that I would not have to bother with the portable unit, have it stolen, or forget it when in a hurry.  Also, when wired in, does it generate any heat?  If it did make a slight humming noise, could I wrap it loosely in some type of insulation, or would this be a bad idea?  Suggestions and comments, please.

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I second getting a hard wired unit.  It can be placed behind the electrical panel (or next to it on the new 189/190.  It is the EMS HW30C model and a few dollars cheaper than the portable.  Someone posted an excellent video on how to install it.  You just have to search for it.  Basically you splice it into the red hot wire coming from the ac line to the fusebox.  Then you run the included "phone line" for the control unit somewhere you can easily see it.
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