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User’s�Manual—Read�before�using�this�equipment

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��.� Turn�ON�the�inverter.�The�display�on�the�front�panel�should�show�between�

��.5�to��5�volts�depending�on�the�voltage�of�the�power�source.�When�the�

voltage�reading�does�not�fall�within�this�range,�check�the�connections�of�the�

wires�to�the�terminals�on�the�power�source�and�the�inverter�to�make�sure�

they�are�secure.�Also�check�the�voltage�of�the�power�source.�Make�certain�

that�the�High�Temp�or�Overload�LED�Indicators�are�not�lit.��

��.�Turn�OFF�the�inverter.�The�Overload�and�Over�Temp�LEDs�may�briefly�

“flash”.�This�is�normal.�The�audible�alarm�may�also�emit�a�short�“chirp”.�This�

is�also�normal.�

��.�When�you�have�confirmed�that�the�appliance�to�be�operated�is�turned�off,�

plug�the�appliance�into�one�of�the�AC�Outlets�on�the�front�panel�of�the�

inverter.�

�3.�Turn�the�inverter�on.�

Note:�If�an�extension�cord�is�used�from�the�inverter�to�an�appliance,�limit�the�

extension�cord�length�to�5��feet�or�less.�Make�sure�that�the�cord�is�properly�rated�

to�carry�the�appliance�load.�Extension�cords�are�not�to�be�used�as�permanent�

wiring.�Instead,�use�High�Output�Terminals�and�NEC�compliant�wiring,�outlets�and�

installation�techniques.
Charging�The�Battery�Bank
It�is�not�the�purpose�of�this�inverter�user’s�guide�to�provide�detailed�information�

regarding�battery�charging�systems.�However,�the�user�should�try�to�augment�any�

charging�system�with�either�wind�power�or�solar�power.�These�can�continue�to�

operate�during�power�outages�and�they�also�reduce�recharge�time.�If�automatic�

AC�powered�battery�chargers�do�not�provide�enough�charging�current�for�a�larger�

battery�bank,�is�permissible�to�have�two�automatic�battery�chargers�connected�to�

the�battery�bank.

REGULAR LOSS OF COMMERCIAL POWER

If�an�inverter�system�is�used�during�commercial�power�outages�that�occur�daily,�

configure�the�charging�system�to�replace�energy�during�the�time�that�commercial�

power�is�available.�Replacement�of�battery�energy�always�requires�more�than�was�

taken�from�the�battery�(typically��3��percent).�In�the�example�used�earlier�in�this�

document,�the�AC�load�ran�for����hours.�If�commercial�power�is�available,�there�

are�approximately��4�hours�left�in�the�day�to�do�the�recharging.�The�following�

is�an�example�of�what�is�necessary�to�recharge�a�battery�bank�that�has��6,5���

AH�of�capacity�(as�in�the�example�above)�and�has�been�discharged�to���.5�volts�

(discharged).�The�charger�has�to�replace���45�AH�(�65����.3�AH)�in��4�hours.�So�

the�charger�must�charge�at�a�rate�of��53�amps�for��4�hours.�As�this�charge�current�

is�distributed�among�the�batteries�in�the�battery�bank,�the�current�received�by�an�

individual�battery�is�within�its�charge�rating.�Be�sure�that�the�battery�is�well�vented�

as�the�area�will�likely�have�accumulations�of�an�explosive�mixture�of�hydrogen�

and�oxygen.�Follow�all�recommendations�for�use�that�are�contained�in�the�battery�

charger�manual.

WARNING

THERE IS DANGER OF EXPLOSION. DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT CHARGER 

CABLES DIRECTLY AFTER BATTERY DISCHARGE OR RECHARGE–MAKE SURE THAT THE 

BATTERY BANK AREA IS WELL VENTED BEFORE ATTACHING OR REMOVING CABLES.

If�the�flooded�lead�acid�batteries�are�used,�as�examples�given�in�this�document,�

be�sure�that�periodic�checks�of�battery�electrolyte�levels�are�accomplished.�Follow�

battery�manufacturer’s�instructions�in�keeping�the�electrolytes�at�the�proper�level.�Be�

sure�to�use�pure�distilled�water�when�replacing�evaporated�electrolyte�liquid.

ABOARD A VESSEL OR VEHICLE

Manufacturer�supplied�engine�driven�alternators�can�usually�be�replaced�with�ones�

that�can�continuously�deliver�higher�amperage.�This�should�be�done�at�the�outset.�

Keep�the�batteries�charging�when�the�vessel�or�vehicle�engine�is�operating.�In�

the�case�of�a�vessel,�make�sure�that�shore�power�is�used�to�recharge�the�batteries�

whenever�possible.

TELEVISION AND AUDIO SUGGESTIONS

Although�all�inverters�are�shielded�and�filtered�to�minimize�signal�interference,�some�

interference�with�your�television�picture�may�be�unavoidable,�especially�with�weak�

signals.�However,�here�are�some�suggestions�that�may�improve�reception.�

•� First,�make�sure�that�the�television�antenna�produces�a�clear�signal�under�

normal�operating�conditions�(i.e.,�at�home�plugged�into�a�standard�

��O/���V�AC�wall�outlet).�Also,�ensure�that�the�antenna�cable�is�properly�

shielded�and�of�good�quality.�

•� Change�positions�of�the�antenna�cable�and�television�power�cord.�
•� Isolate�the�television,�its�power�cord�and�antenna�cables�from�the����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�caused�by�insufficient�filtering�in�the�audio�system.�

The�only�solution�to�this�problem�is�to�get�a�sound�system�with�a�higher�quality�

power�supply.�

Summary of Contents for 2012

Page 1: ...Item 2012 ProLine User s Manual 5000W AC Power Inverter ...

Page 2: ... the inverter to any other power source including any AC power source These actions will damage this inverter There are no user serviceable parts inside this inverter LOAD CONSIDERATIONS As an appliance motor starts it requires a momentary surge of power called starting load or peak load Once started that appliance needs less power to operate This is called the continuous load It is important to k...

Page 3: ...verter input voltage level drops below 10 5 volts DC an alarm will sound When input voltage drops below 10 volts the inverter automatically shuts down This display is a measurement of the voltage at the DC terminals of the inverter not actual battery voltage During high wattage applications the display may show a lower voltage level than battery voltage because of cable voltage drop that occurs be...

Page 4: ...nverter frame s ground The two blade connections on an outlet are labeled LIVE and NEUTRAL because the neutral is connected to ground as in standard household distribution wiring This output conforms to the National Electric Code NEC REAR PANEL High Speed Cooling Fan 2 Negative DC Input Terminals 2 Positive DC Input Terminals Ground Terminal HIGH SPEED COOLING FAN Fan automatically operates when t...

Page 5: ...visions computers and sound systems 3 Determine the total watt hours of energy needed by multiplying average power consumption in watts by hours of run time For example 1500 watts for 10 hours 15 000 watt hours 4 To get an estimate of the maximum current in amps that a battery bank must be capable of delivering to the inverter divide the AC load watts by ten For example a 1500 watt AC load will ne...

Page 6: ...re deep cycle type and with regular recharging they have a relatively long life These batteries are flooded type they freely vent hydrogen and oxygen while under charging and heavy discharge They must be vented to outside air to prevent accumulation of explosive gases FUSING REQUIREMENTS NOTE It is important that for this 5000 watt inverter has two ANL 400 ampere or equivalent main battery fuses b...

Page 7: ...earth ground This can be an attachment to a 6 foot long copper clad metal rod driven into the ground In the unlikely event of a short circuit operating the inverter without proper grounding can result in electrical shock Do not directly connect this ground to the negative terminal on the inverter CABLE PREPARATION 1 Strip all cable ends to allow crimping of Ring Terminals 2 Crimp appropriate sized...

Page 8: ...ery 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 2145 AH 1650 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 within its charge rating Be sure that t...

Page 9: ...Poor or loose cable connection Inspect terminals and tighten all connections Inadequate power being delivered to the inverter or excessive voltage drop Use lower gauge wire Keep wire length as short as possible SPECIFICATIONS Name Description Input 12V 10 15V DC Output 115V AC Output waveform Modified Sine Waveform Continuous power 5000 watts Surge power 10 000 watts Efficiency Approximately 90 No...

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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