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Elite

 3000W—Pure Sine Inverter 

by Wagan Tech

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User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment

•  Digital Display 

The Digital Display Shows the DC Voltage input that the inverter senses 
at its terminals. Low battery, excessive load for the cables can cause 
a low voltage reading and inverter shutdown. Low battery is also 
indicated when the Audible Alarm sounds. An alternative display shows 
the “Percent of Load that the inverter can handle”. If the inverter has 
excessive load “OVL” will be displayed.

•  AC Outlets

Each of the four outlets is rated at 15 Amps 115V AC maximum (1850 
Watts). Use High Output Terminals for appliance loads greater than 
1850 watts or for distributed wiring.

•  High Wattage Output Terminals 

There are three insulated terminals on the front panel of the inverter. 
These terminals are for connecting 115 Volt AC devices that require more 
than 15 amps to operate or for connection to distribution wiring with 
multiple branches and AC outlets. Any AC output wiring that is directly 
connected must comply with US National Electric Code (NEC) wiring 
gauge recommendations. Facing the Front Panel, the terminals are:

Neutral and Ground are bonded (connected) inside the inverter to 
comply with the NEC requirement that any AC source must have a 
Neutral to Ground connection.

•  Ground Terminal

The Ground Terminal is located on the Front Panel. This terminal is for 
attaching a 6 gauge insulated safety ground wire. This safety wire 
protects personnel if there is an unlikely failure in either the cabling or 
enclosure insulation. Do not directly connect this ground to any Negative 
DC inverter terminal. This safety wire is to be connected to the vehicle 
frame or earth ground or negative battery terminal as described in the 
installation procedure. 

•  Audible Alarm (internal to the inverter)

When the audible Alarm makes a buzzing sound, the inverter senses a 
low battery condition. The user should reduce the AC load, charge the 
battery, and check the DC cables for excessive losses.

Left

Middle

Right

Ground

Neutral

Hot (or Live)

Ground Terminal
Four 115V AC Outlets
Operating LED (Green)
Fault indicator (Red)  
High Wattage Output Terminals
Digital Display 
ON/OFF Switch

Summary of Contents for Elite 3000W

Page 1: ...Item 2206 User s Manual SHEMO080100244TXC ...

Page 2: ...h this level of power output This inverter has the highest surge capability in its class Superior surge capability of 6 000 watts allows the inverter to start most difficult motorized appliances 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 ...

Page 3: ...with multiple branches and AC outlets Any AC output wiring that is directly connected must comply with US National Electric Code NEC wiring gauge recommendations Facing the Front Panel the terminals are Neutral and Ground are bonded connected inside the inverter to comply with the NEC requirement that any AC source must have a Neutral to Ground connection Ground Terminal The Ground Terminal is loc...

Page 4: ... feature To enable the Remote Switch the front panel On Off Switch must be in the On position To turn On the inverter momentarily press ON To turn the inverter Off momentarily press Lock If the wireless remote fails to control operation of the inverter you may be out of range for the radio signal move closer to the inverter If the Remote Switch has a depleted battery open the unit by unscrewing th...

Page 5: ...ween battery bank and inverter Determining Maximum Appliance Wattage Microwave oven specifications list cooking power watts and appliance power Appliance power is the AC load the inverter has to supply Do not exceed the 3 000 watt maximum AC load or the inverter will shut down Most other electrical tools appliances and audio video equipment have labels that list the unit s power requirements in wa...

Page 6: ...nal 12 volt battery starts at 13 4 volts fully charged then drops to 10 5 volts discharged If the load on the battery causes the battery to discharge faster than the 20 hour rate the capacity AH of the battery is measurably reduced derated In heavy battery discharge applications double the estimated Amp Hour rating and configure batteries to support this capacity If the batteries are frequently ch...

Page 7: ...ch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF 0 position 5 Locate the ground lug terminal on the inverter Connect an insulated 10 gauge copper wire to the terminal The other end of the ground wire is connected to a proper grounding point Use the shortest practical length of wire Connect this wire to the chassis of your vehicle or to the grounding system in your boat In a city the gro...

Page 8: ...may be necessary to charge a battery bank Regular Loss of Commercial Power If the inverter system is used during commercial power outages that occur daily configure the charger 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 30 percent more Follow battery manufacturer s recommen...

Page 9: ...uous power output Unit may be defective See warranty and call customer service PROBLEM Inverter Shut Down Fault LED Lit OVL Display Reason Solution Equipment being operated draws too much power Use a higher capacity inverter or do not use this equipment PROBLEM Continuous Buzzing Sound Display Shows Low Voltage Reason Solution Input voltage below 10 5 Volts Keep input voltage above 10 5 Volts Poor...

Page 10: ... original store receipt The replacement product will be in warranty for the balance of the original two 2 Year warranty period To return a defective item please contact WAGAN Corporation at 800 231 5806 to obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization number RMA and return instructions Each item returned will require a separate RMA After you have received the RMA and the return instructions from WAG...

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