Go Power! Manual GP-3000HD Inverter
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual Contents 1.0 Introduction 4 2.0 Specifications 5 2.1 GP-3000HD Inverter ...........................................................................5 3.0 Features 6 3.1 Front View – GP-3000HD ...................................................................6 3.2 Rear View – GP-3000HD ....................................................................7 4.0 Installation 8 4.1 Where to Install ...............................................
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 9.1 Installing the GP-3000HD Without an Automatic Transfer Switch .19 9.2 Installing the GP-3000HD With an Automatic Transfer Switch.......19 www.gpelectric.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 1.0 Introduction The Go Power! Inverter series provides mobile power for dependable operation of standard appliances wherever you travel. Silent, lightweight, and simple to use, Go Power! Inverters can be used in a wide range of applications including RVs, boats, and light and heavy duty truck applications. It will operate most televisions, DVD players, computers, and small appliances including drills, sanders, grinders, mixers, blenders, and microwaves.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 2.0 Specifications 2.1 GP-3000HD Inverter Specification Values Continuous Output Power 3000 W Surge Rating 6000 W Output Waveform Modified Sine Wave Output Voltage±10% 115 VAC RMS Output Frequency 60Hz Input Voltage 10.5 to 15 V DC Maximum Efficiency ≥87% Full Load Efficiency ≥82% No Load Current Draw <2.5 A Protection Overload, over-temperature, over-voltage, low voltage Low Battery Alarm 10.5 ±0.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 3.0 Features 3.1 Front View – GP-3000HD Figure of front view of the GP-3000HD a. Remote control connection: b. Bar graph meters: Displays the battery voltage and current. Current should be in the green zone for continuous operation. The inverter will operate for several minutes when the current is in the yellow zone. Operation with battery voltage or current in the red zone will result in protective shutdown of the inverter. c.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 3.2 Rear View – GP-3000HD Figure of rear view of the GP-3000HD a. DC Power input terminal: Red: Positive. Suggested Hardware: 5/16” b. DC Power input terminal: Black: Negative. Suggested Hardware: 5/16” c. Cooling fan: Do not obstruct, allow at least 1 inch (2.54 cm) for air flow. d. Chassis ground lug: Connect the chassis ground to an earth ground or to vehicle chassis using #8 AWG wire. www.gpelectric.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 4.0 Installation 4.1 Where to Install The power inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements: Do not connect this inverter and another AC source (generator or utility power) to the AC wiring or AC loads at the same time. Doing so will destroy the inverter and void the warranty, regardless whether the inverter is switched on or off.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 3. When attaching the DC inverter cables to the power input terminals on the rear panel of the power inverter. The (+) terminal is positive and (-) terminal is negative. Tighten the terminal bolt or nut to clamp the wires securely. Ensure connections are tight. 4. Connect the ground cable to the appropriate location; see section 4.6 Grounding. 5. Connect the cable from the negative terminal of the inverter to the negative terminal of the battery.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 4.4 Cables DC to AC inverters require high amperage to operate properly; connect inverter DC input terminals to battery with heaviest wire available; see Table 4-1. Table 4-1: Wire Gauge Max. Watts Out Approx. Amps Required (12 V DC) Wire Gauge* 3000 W >300 4/0 *It is recommended that the cable length not exceed 10 ft (3 m). 4.5 Inverter Fuse A class “T” inverter fuse should be included in all installations. GP-3000HD – 400 A fuse 4.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual *Installation using two 12 V batteries in parallel. _ 12 V 12 V + GP Inverter Fuse * Installation using two 6 V batteries in series. Fuse + _ 6V + _ 6V GP Inverter * Installation using two 6 V batteries. www.gpelectric.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 5.0 Operation To operate the power inverter, turn it on using the ON/OFF switch on the front panel. The power inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads. If you are operating several loads from the power inverter, turn them on separately, one after another. This will ensure that the power inverter does not have to deliver the starting currents for all the loads at once. 5.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual and the battery is charged, but the voltage still drops below 11 V, you may need to use a larger battery. 5.6 Input Voltage The Power Inverter will operate from input voltage ranging 10 V – 15 V. If the voltage drops below 10.7 V, an audible low battery warning will sound and the voltage indicator will be in the lower red zone. The power inverter will shut down if the input voltage drops below 10 V.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 6.0 Troubleshooting 6.1 Common Problems Buzz in audio systems Some inexpensive stereo systems will emit a buzzing noise from their loudspeakers when operated from the power inverter. This is due to the power supply in the device does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced by the power inverter. The only solution is to use a sound system that incorporates a higher quality power supply.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual Problem and Symptoms Possible Cause Solution No output voltage, Error indicator on, load in excess of: Thermal shutdown. Allow inverter to cool off. Reduce load if continuous operation required. Very High Power load Remove or lessen load Thermal shutdown. Improve ventilation; make sure ventilation openings in inverter are not obstructed. Reduce ambient temperature.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 8.0 Warranty 8.1 Go Power! 1 Year Limited Warranty Go Power! provides the following limited 1 year warranty (“Warranty”) coverage as applicable to the purchaser (“Purchaser”) of the Go Power! branded product (“Product”) directly from Go Power! The following constitutes the terms and conditions of that limited warranty. 8.1.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual Operation or storage of the Product outside the specification ranges, and/or alteration or deployment of Go Power! Products other than in accordance with any published or provided user, storage or maintenance requirements. Failure that is in any way attributable to the improper use, storage, maintenance, installation or placement of the Go Power! Product.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 8.2.3 Units Bought Directly from Go Power! The Purchaser will return the product, freight prepaid, to Go Power! You must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Go Power! before returning a product. The RMA number MUST be clearly indicated on the outside of the box. Items received without an RMA number will be refused. 8.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Manual 9.0 RV Supplement 9.1 Installing the GP-3000HD Without an Automatic Transfer Switch Plug main power cord into inverter (a 15 amp adapter may be required). Battery inter-connects should be a minimum of 4 gauge. Ensure converter is turned Off when plugging into inverter. To avoid hidden loads turn inverter off when power is not required. On/Off Remote (Optional) Go Power! Fuse RV Power 9.
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