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5.  TROUBLESHOOTING 

To trouble shoot the unit, please note the error code display on the main unit and review the 
“Understanding the Error Codes” in section 4. 

Problem 

Symptom 

Solution 

No output voltage. 
And Status LED is 
off. 

The unit is off 

Turn unit ON by following the instruction in 
Section 4 to turn unit ON 

No power to inverter 

Check fuse or the Disconnect switch (if 
installed) is either blown or turn OFF 

No AC output. 
Status LED is 
Green 

GFCI was tripped 

Check load and reset the GFCI 

No Output. Status 
LED is in Amber 

Check error code on 
display  

Verify the error condition and make 
correction 

Products 
connected to unit 
malfunction or 
overheat 

Products connected to 
unit do not accept 
modified sine wave output 
(38210, 38215 only) 

Products are not compatible with the 
modified sine wave output generated by the 
NATURE POWER 

Power Inverter. See “AC 

Load on Power Inverter” in Section 4 

 
 

6.  SPECIFICATIONS 

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notices. 

 

Specification 

Modified Sinewave Series 

True Sinewave Series 

38210 

38215 

38310 

38320 

Inverter 

 

  AC Output Power 

1000W 

1500W 

1000W 

2000W 

  AC Output Current 

8.3A 

12.5A 

8.3A 

16.6A 

  AC Surge Power (Peak) 

2000W 

3000W 

2000W 

4000W 

  AC Output Voltage 

120 VAC / 60 Hz 

  AC Output Waveform 

Modified Sinewave 

True Sinewave 

  Nominal DC Input Voltage 

12.5 VDC 

  No Load battery draw 

< 0.6 ADC 

< 1.2 ADC 

  DC Input Voltage operating range 

10.5 

– 15.5 VDC 

  Under Voltage Alarm 

11.2 VDC 

  Under Voltage Shutdown  

10.5 VDC 

  Under Voltage Recovery 

11.8 VDC 

  Over Voltage Shutdown 

15.5 VDC 

USB    

5V, 750 mA 

Safety and Environmental 

 

  Conformance 

Conforms to UL 458 

Certified to CSA C22.2 no. 107.1 

  Agency Markings 

cETLus 

  Operating Temperature 

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 

  Storage Temperature 

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) 

  Relative Humidity 

5-90% noncondensing 

  Operating Altitude 

Up to 9,843ft (3000 meters) above sea level 

Weights and Dimensions

 

 

   

 

5.3 lbs  

(2.4 kg) 

6.9 lbs  

(3.1 kg) 

6.0 lbs  

(2.7 kg) 

11.5 lbs  
(5.2 kg) 

 

 

 

 

 

  Weights 

38210:  5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) 
38215:  6.9 lbs (3.1 kg)  
38310:   6.0 lbs (2.7 kg) 
38320:   11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) 

Summary of Contents for 38210

Page 1: ... every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide Nature Power Technology assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Nature Power reserves the right to make changes to the product specifications and this manual without notice Therefore check the website for manual updates as necessary www naturepowerproducts com Important Please be sure to read and save t...

Page 2: ...Page 2 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 3 INSTALLATION 5 4 UNIT OPERATION 8 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 6 SPECIFICATIONS 10 7 WARRANTY 11 ...

Page 3: ...eries have someone nearby in case of an emergency Study and follow all the battery manufacturer s specific precautions when installing using and servicing the battery connected to the inverter Wear eye protection and gloves Avoid touching your eyes while using this unit Keep fresh water and soap on hand in the event battery acid comes in contact with eyes If this occurs cleanse right away with soa...

Page 4: ... is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help LIMITATIONS ON USE Do not use in...

Page 5: ...n placing the unit allow a minimum of three inches of space around the unit for optimal ventilation Understanding the unit features AC Output Front Panel Picture shown 38210 DC Input Rear Panel Picture shown 38210 Material Prepare for Installation Typical Wiring block diagram of the Power Inverter Important Choose your AWG by the distance you will mount your inverter from the battery We recommend ...

Page 6: ...onnect the DC power between the power inverter and the battery bank during service maintenance or trouble shooting DC Input and Grounding Cable Use of low resistance wire is required for all the DC connections between the inverter and the battery bank For 38210 38310 uses minimum 2 AWG wire with maximum cable length of 5 feet For 38215 use minimum 1 0 AWG wire with maximum cable length of 5 feet I...

Page 7: ... or serious injury Connect the grounding cable s ring terminal to the unit ground screw Connect the other side of the cable to the common grounding point Power Inverter DC Input Connection CAUTION Reverse the DC Input terminal will damage the unit and cannot be repaired Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by the warranty Connect one end of the negative DC input cable to the...

Page 8: ...tion to perform a monthly test on the GFCI to ensure the GFCI is functioning properly Turn unit on and plug a small AC load 40W light bulbs to the GFCI Check the AC load is ON Press Test button and observe a click sound Check AC load is turned off Press RESET button and check the AC load is back ON again 4 UNIT OPERATION WARNING RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE For 38210 38215 Do not plug surge protected ...

Page 9: ...15 Reduce load E07 Unit has sensed internal temperature is high and is close to thermal shutdown limit Reduce load and check if any ventilation of the unit is blocked AC Load on Power Inverter Although the Power Inverter can provide high surge power up to two times the rated output power some appliances may still trigger on the inverter protection system A higher power inverter is required for tho...

Page 10: ...TIONS Note Specifications are subject to change without notices Specification Modified Sinewave Series True Sinewave Series 38210 38215 38310 38320 Inverter AC Output Power 1000W 1500W 1000W 2000W AC Output Current 8 3A 12 5A 8 3A 16 6A AC Surge Power Peak 2000W 3000W 2000W 4000W AC Output Voltage 120 VAC 60 Hz AC Output Waveform Modified Sinewave True Sinewave Nominal DC Input Voltage 12 5 VDC No...

Page 11: ...s If you are experiencing any problems with your unit please contact our customer service department at info naturepowerproducts com or Phone 1 800 588 0590 before returning product to retail store After speaking to a customer service representative if products are deemed non working or malfunctioning the product may be returned to the purchasing store If such a unit is returned less than one year...

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