3000W Pure Sine Inverter Charger (38330) Owner’s Manual
For safe and optimum performance, the Nature Power 3000W Pure Sine Inverter-Charger must be used properly. Carefully read and follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual and give special attention to the CAUTION and WARNING statements. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide, Nature Power assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This section contains important safety information for the unit. Each time, before using the unit, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the unit, and all appropriate sections of this guide. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty section for how to handle product issues. DANGER: Fire and/or Chemical Burn Hazard.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 5 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 5 3. INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 6 4. UNIT OPERATION .....................................................................
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Nature Power 3000W Pure Sine Inverter-Charger. With our state of the art, easy to use design, this product will offer you reliable service by providing AC power for your home, cabin, boat, RV or Trailer and recharge your battery automatically when utility AC is available. The sinewave output inverter can run many AC-powered appliances when you need AC power anywhere. The multi-stage battery charger will charge different types of batteries.
Control Panel Reset button Power button DC Input Terminal + Status LED Indicator Ventilation DC Input Terminal - Fan opening GND Stud 3. INSTALLATION DANGER: All wiring should be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the applicable electrical safety wiring regulations and installation codes. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and could also result in personal injury or loss of life.
Typical Wiring block diagram of the Inverter-Charger Inverter AC Output Panel (AC Output) Input: AC Source Inverter-Charger (IC1230150) DC Disconnect Switch DC Fuse or Over Current Protective Device 12V Battery Bank Main AC Input Panel (AC Input) 12V Battery Bank: • The use of a deep cycle battery is highly recommended for power inverter application. • For battery size, you need to identify what you wish to operate, and for how long.
Important: Follow the electrical and/or building code when you connect the unit to any AC source. Inverter AC Output Panel (wire size and breaker size): • #10 AWG wire is required for all AC Output connections based on the full 30A pass-through rating between the unit and the AC Inverter AC Panel.
• • • • located at the left hand side of the AC compartment is intended for use with AC Input ground wire. The right hand side ground bus is intended for use with AC Output ground wire. Remove the left hand side AC knockout. Install the strain-relief clamp in the AC knockout. Run the AC input wire through the strain relief clamp. Connect AC Input wire Line 1 to L1, Neutral to N and Line 2 to L2 of the terminals and Ground to ground bus. Secure the strain-relief clamp.
• The unit is successfully installed and functioning properly. 4. UNIT OPERATION Auto Backup Mode (Factory Default Setting) The unit is fully automatic. When utility power is available, the unit is running in AC bypass mode. AC output is supplied from the utility. The internal AC charger is ON and will automatically top up the battery bank that is connected to the unit.
Green LED ON (flashing) Fault Red LED ON (solid) Pass-Through Mode (AC mode). Battery Charging is in progress. Remote LCD Display shows: - Battery DC Voltage and charging current - AC Input Voltage and Current e.g. AC: 120V 20A DC: 12.0V 50A Press ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to check charging stage. e.g. Charge Stage ABS Press ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to check AC Input Power. e.g. System Power 2.4 KW Unit has shutdown. Display shows error code and error message. - Low battery shutdown e.g.
be equalized. Consult your battery manufacturer or read the battery manual when you try to equalize your batteries. Disconnect any DC load connected to the battery, as during equalization mode, the charger will produce 16V to the batteries. You must monitor the battery specific gravity throughout the equalization to determine the end of the equalization cycle. When EQ mode is set to ON, the unit will charge batteries in one full cycle before it starts to equalize the battery.
Estimated Run Times Following run times are estimates for reference, based on using different battery bank sizes. Actual run times may vary. Estimate run time on different 12V Battery Bank Size AC Load 60AH 120AH 180AH 240AH 300AH 50 W 11 hrs. 22 hrs. 33 hrs. 44 hrs. 55 hrs. 100 W 5 hrs. 11.5 hrs. 17 hrs. 23 hrs. 29 hrs. 200 W 2.5 hrs. 5 hrs. 8 hrs. 11 hrs. 13.5 hrs. 500 W 49 mins 2 hrs. 3 hrs. 4 hrs. 5 hrs. 1000 W 15 mins 49 mins 1.5 hrs. 2 hrs. 2.5 hrs. 1500 W 8 mins 27 mins 49 mins 1 hr 1.5 hrs 2000 W N.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING To troubleshoot the unit, please note the error code displayed on the main unit and review “Understanding the Error Codes” in section 4. Problem Symptom Solution Condition: Inverter setting is set to Off, AC source is available No AC Output. Unit is turned Off Turn unit ON by following the instruction in Charging LED Section 4 is off. AC source is not available Check AC source.
7. SPECIFICATIONS Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
8. WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty The limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this unit, and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Nature Power. There is no other warranty, other than those described herein. Any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose on this unit is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
