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User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment

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FRONT PANEL

All four inverters described in this manual have an ON/OFF rocker switch, two LED 

indicators, and multiple AC outlets. Actual locations of these components vary by 
model. Multiple AC outlets enable multiple appliances to be operated at one time. 
Below is a diagram of a typical front panel.

REAR PANEL

All four inverters described in this manual all have two terminals for connecting 

battery cables. One terminal is the Positive (+) terminal [red]; the other is the 
Negative (−) terminal [black]. The Positive battery cable should have a Battery 
Protection Fuse installed within one foot of the battery connection. The negative 
cable can be directly attached to the negative battery terminal. In some cases, a 
metal vehicle frame can be used as part of the negative cable to the battery. 

High Speed Fan – Keeps the inverter circuitry cool. The fan operates when the 
inverter is powered on. To avoid unnecessarily draining of the battery, turn off the 
inverter when it is not in use.

ON/OFF Switch – Controls operation of the inverter. The below indicators operate 
when the switch is ON.

Green LED – When lit, indicates the inverter is on and operating normally. AC is 
present at the outlets.

Red LED – When lit, indicates the inverter has shut down for any of the following 
reasons:

1.  Low DC battery voltage – less than 10 volts. Preceded by an audible alarm. 

Charge the battery as soon as possible.

2. High battery voltage – greater than 15 volts. A rare condition.
3. Over temperature − Shut off the inverter and let it cool before restarting.

4. Overload – reduce the AC appliance load.

Audible Alarm (not shown)

 – 

when it sounds, it indicates that the battery voltage is 

getting low and the inverter is about to shut down. If you can reduce the AC load, 
you can temporarily extend operating time. Charge the battery as soon as possible.

AC OUTPUTS

POWER

OVERLOAD

ON

Overload Indicator (red)

Power On Indicator (green)

AC Outlets

On/Off Power Switch

Vents

Cooling Fans (internally)

Positive Terminal (red)

Negative Terminal (black)

Cooling Fan Vents

Summary of Contents for 2004

Page 1: ...1 000 Watt Item 2294 1 250 Watt Item 2005 1 1 500 Watt Item 2004 2 000 Watt Item 2482 User s Manual Slim Line Power Inverters ...

Page 2: ...e FEATURES Two LED indicators display the operating status of the inverter Multiple AC outlets allow for more than one appliance to be powered at the same time Mounting holes allow for safe stable installation High Peak Power Allows you to power appliances that require large initial start up wattage Low Battery Alarm The inverter sounds an audible alarm then turns itself off if the battery becomes...

Page 3: ...d Fan Keeps the inverter circuitry cool The fan operates when the inverter is powered on To avoid unnecessarily draining of the battery turn off the inverter when it is not in use ON OFF Switch Controls operation of the inverter The below indicators operate when the switch is ON Green LED When lit indicates the inverter is on and operating normally AC is present at the outlets Red LED When lit ind...

Page 4: ...ng systems Some background Large microwave oven specifications list cooking power watts and appliance power Appliance power is the AC load the inverter has to supply Most other electrical tools appliances and audio video equipment have labels that list the unit s power requirements in watts If the tool or device is rated in amps multiply the amps by 115 115V AC to determine the watts For example a...

Page 5: ...s needed for 10 hours This provides us with the basic amp hours AH of battery that is required Ten hours at 100 amps equals 1 000 Amp Hours AH This answer is just a beginning of configuring the battery bank because there are additional factors that determine actual run time These include AC appliance load and time in use basic AH Cable gage and length cable losses Charge level of the batteries bet...

Page 6: ...ors in the inverter starting to charge Because of the possibility of sparking it is extremely important that both the inverter and the battery bank be positioned away from any source of flammable fumes or gases Failure to heed this warning can result in fire or explosion Do not make the positive terminal connection immediately after the batteries have been charging Allow time for the battery gasse...

Page 7: ... following steps may help to alleviate the problem Do not operate high power loads with the power inverter while watching television Make sure the antenna feeding your television provides an adequate static free signal and you are using good quality cable between the antenna and the television Move the television as far away from the power inverter as possible Keep the cables between the battery a...

Page 8: ...ic if improperly disposed Contact local authorities for disposal and recycling information SPECIFICATIONS All specifications are typical at nominal line half load and 77ºF 25ºC unless otherwise noted Specifications are subject to change without notice Name Description Input 12V 10V 15V DC Output 115V AC Output frequency 60 Hz Output waveform Modified Sine Waveform Name Description TrueRated Power ...

Page 9: ...User s Manual Read before using this equipment 16 CABLE GAUGES BASED ON ROUND TRIP CABLE LENGTHS Models Item Total Cable Length In Feet 1 000 W 2294 1250 W 2005 1 1500 W 2004 2000 W 2482 8 ft 6 4 4 2 9 10 ft 4 4 2 2 11 14 ft 2 2 2 0 15 17 ft 2 2 0 0 18 21 ft 2 0 0 00 22 ft 0 0 0 000 23 25 ft 0 0 00 000 FUSE AMPS 120 200 200 250 User supplied battery protection fuse ...

Page 10: ...ow the instructions and send the item with PREPAID SHIPPING along with all of the required documentation a complete explanation of the problem your name address and daytime phone number WAGAN Corporation will at its option replace or repair the defective part A Returned Merchandise Authorization number RMA is REQUIRED when sending in any defective item WAGAN Corporation is not responsible for any ...

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