Wagan 2007-2, User Manual

Page 1: ...Item no 20072 User s Manual 3000 Watt AC Inverter R ...

Page 2: ... of power output This inverter has the highest surge capability in its class Superior surge capability allows the inverter to start the most difficult motorized loads Advanced microprocessor controlled circuits run cooler and are more reliable than competing units General Instructions Keep the inverter away from any direct heat source or combustible materials Keep well ventilated this device gener...

Page 3: ...nuous load but some appliance startup loads can be as high as eight times the continuous load To determine if an appliance or tool will operate with this inverter run a test This inverter will automatically shut down in the event of an output overload so there is no danger of damaging either the inverter or the equipment When lit two LED indicators signal a reason why the inverter is shut down Thi...

Page 4: ...ls operation of the inverter Error LED Shutdown LED This indicator turns RED as the inverter shuts down Immediately turn off appliances if this occurs If the inverter experiences the following conditions it will automatically shut down Overheat Overload and Ground Fault leakage to sense circuit ON OFF Switch Over Temp LED Overload LED High Output Terminals LED Display Two 115V AC Outlets Remote ON...

Page 5: ...is will seriously reduce run time This inverter will operate with an input voltage ranging from 11 to 15 Volts of direct current DC If the inverter input voltage level falls below 10 5 Volts DC an audible alarm will sound Should the voltage drop below 10 Volts DC the inverter will automatically shut down During charging from a generator solar panel or AC powered charger the battery voltage will be...

Page 6: ...ot correctly read MSW voltage and will display about 20 to 30 volts too low Any multi meter identified as TRUE RMS will accurately read MSW correctly With this inverter however you can rely on the digital display for accurate AC readings Inverter Output Characteristics Sense Line The high output terminals and outlets of this inverter are wired differently from household wiring The ground connectio...

Page 7: ...eature especially in applications near water Note that some older appliance power cords or outlets may have the ground pin connected to the neutral connection This connection will keep the inverter in a shut down condition The appliance ground connection must be isolated from the neutral plug connection for the inverter to operate CAUTION CONNECTING THE SENSE LINE TO GROUND OR TO EITHER HOT TERMIN...

Page 8: ...r requires additional cooling Negative DC Input and Positive DC Input Terminals Both the Negative and Positive DC terminals are insulated to protect from accidental short circuits Rear Panel High Speed Cooling Fans Negative DC Input Terminal Positive DC Input Terminal Ground Terminal Fuses are on the side of the inverter R www wagan com ...

Page 9: ... is the first factor in planning battery and charging 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 ...

Page 10: ...mps at 12 volts DC Using the 1 500 watts or 150 Amps for 10 hours example as above then 150 amps is needed for 10 hours This provides us with the basic amp hours Ah of battery that is required Ten hours at 150 amps equals 1 500 Amp hours Ah This answer is just a beginning because there are additional factors that determine actual run time These include AC appliance load and time in use basic Ah Ca...

Page 11: ...d the load is 220 amps that is 100 horizontal number of the Ah 20 hour rate Starting at the 100 horizontal point and looking up to the curve the results are that only 56 of the battery capacity is available This means that a higher battery capacity is required to get the desired run time one hour The curve also shows that a load of 200 of the 20 hour rate yields only 31 of the battery capacity The...

Page 12: ... run time It is important to add some extra battery capacity because as the batteries age they will lose Ah capacity Configurating The Battery Bank Six volt 220 Ah golf cart batteries were selected for these illustrations because they are generally readily available and relatively inexpensive They are deep cycle type and with regular recharging they have a relatively long life These batteries are ...

Page 13: ...Y BANK AND MAKE SURE THE BATTERIES ARE PROPERLY VENTILATED DC Cable Gage Minimize cable losses by using the thickest wire available and the shortest practical length If the inverter and the battery are positioned within four feet of each other a minimum of 0 gage zero gage insulated copper wire should be used to make the connections If the distance is longer than 4 feet heavier wire will be requir...

Page 14: ...ure you have a good secure connection Recheck and make sure the DC cable fuses are installed in the fuse holders CAUTION Making an initial connection between the positive cable and the inverter s positive terminal may cause a spark This is a normal and is a result of capacitors in the inverter starting to charge Because of the possibility of sparking it is extremely important that both the inverte...

Page 15: ... is necessary to recharge a battery bank that has 16 500 Ah of capacity as in the example above and has been discharged to 10 5 volts discharged The charger has to replace 2 145 Ah 1650 x 1 3 Ah in 14 hours So the charger must charge at a rate of 153 Amps for 14 hours As this charge current is distributed among the batteries in the battery bank the current received by an individual battery is with...

Page 16: ...d television power cord Isolate the television its power cord and antenna cables from the 12 volt power source by running an extension cord from the inverter to the television set Coil the television power cord or install a clamp on ferrite choke available from electronic parts suppliers Note Some inexpensive audio systems may have a slight buzzing sound when operated with the inverter This is cau...

Page 17: ... on to the TV power cord PROBLEM Low battery alarm on all the time Reason Solution Input voltage below 10 5 volts Keep input voltage above 10 5 volts to maintain regulation Poor or weak battery condition Recharge or replace battery Inadequate power being delivered to the inverter or excessive voltage drop Use lower gauge wire Keep wire length as short as possible PROBLEM TV does not work Reason So...

Page 18: ...5VDC Battery low shutdown 10 0 5VDC AC output sockets 2 US standard Power switch ON OFF control Dimensions 13 5in x 7in x 3 15in cm Net Weight 14 5 lbs kg Note All specifications are typical at nominal line half load and 77ºF 25 Cº unless otherwise noted Specifications are subject to change without notice Disposal Of Inverter Electronic products are known to contain materials that are toxic if imp...

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