IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 1 CONVERTS 12 VOLT DC – 230/240 VOLT AC POWER INVERTER POWERS HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES FROM A 12 VOLT BATTERY P/No.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 2 UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ WARNING For use with negatively earthed vehicles & systems only. For indoor use out of weather only. Internally bonded for safety, battery DC negative to case & AC socket earth . Hazardous voltage inside - do not attempt to open or repair. Do not use if damaged. Read operating manual before using or making any connections. Only connect 230/240V AC appliances that are in safe condition.
Standard Auto Blade Fuse 1x20A External Cig Plug 800m 16.5 x 12.5 x 5.2 0.6kg Replacement Fuse Fuse Quantity & Size Fuse Location Connection Cable Dimensions (cm) Weight 6mm2/900mm 0.8kg 1.5kg 19 x 21 x 7 External 3x25A External 18 x 12.5 x 5.2 2000W 1000W 800mA 120A IM1000 2.9kg 30 x 24 x 8 16mm2/1100mm Internal* 6x20A Automatic temperature controlled 3mm2/900mm 1x40A 65˚ (±5˚ C) Manual N/A Cooling Fan Alarm 10.5 Volt/Shutdown 10.0 Volt (+/-0.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 4 WHAT IS AN INVERTER? Inverters are designed for powering household appliances from a battery or vehicle. They are electronic devices that convert (12V DC) battery power to (230/240V AC) mains power. Inverters are compact and often lightweight making them an ideal source of portable mains power. Thanks to their portability they are commonly used in cars, caravans, motor homes, boats, 4WD’s and utility vehicles.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 5 CONNECTIONS / CONTROLS & ACCESSORIES After unpacking your inverter take a moment to check that you have all the correct accessories for your model and familiarise yourself with the connections and controls. P/No. IM150 AC OUTPUT SOCKET POWER & FAULT LIGHTS POWER ON SWITCH FUSE CHASSIS GND FRONT DC CORD REAR Supplied: U Operating instructions U Fitted DC cord with accessory (Cigarette) plug (800mm) U Spare blade fuse P/No.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 6 P/No. IM600 POWER & FAULT LIGHTS POWER ON SWITCH AC OUTPUT SOCKETS FRONT DC TERMINALS CHASSIS GND FUSES FAN REAR Supplied: U Operating instructions U tted with battery clips (900mm) U tted with battery clips (900mm) U Spare blade fuse (IM300) or fuses (IM600) P/No.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 7 PLACEMENT / LOCATION / MOUNTING OF INVERTER Caution: UÊ UÊ Batteries should be mounted in a separate well-vented enclosure. UÊ For vehicle or camping use the inverter must be protected from rain, water or moisture. Projecta inverters are designed for indoor, out of weather use only. For best performance the inverter must be used or mounted in a cool, dry, clean and well-ventilated area.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 8 CONNECTION TO POWER SOURCE & EARTHING U U U U Caution: Even though the inverter is powered from a battery, it still produces Dangerous High Voltage AC power and has the potential to fatally injure if incorrectly installed or used. Before making any connections ensure inverter is switched off and has no AC appliances plugged into the AC output sockets. Ensure vehicle / system is a negative earthed or negative ground system only.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 9 TEMPORARY CONNECTION: U Connect the ring terminal on the negative lead (Black) to the negative (Black) DC terminal on the back of the inverter. U Connect the battery clip (Black) or ring terminal (IM1000, IM2000) on the other end of the lead to the negative DC supply or (-) battery terminal. U Connect the ring terminal on the positive lead (Red) to the positive (Red) DC terminal on the back of the inverter.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 10 “HARD WIRED” CONNECTION When mounting the inverter in a vehicle, caravan, boat or cabin it may be preferable to use longer DC battery cables than those supplied, so that the inverter can be placed in a more convenient, cooler or more protected location. If longer cables are required only use suitably insulated automotive battery cable according to the following table (Note: B&S = AWG) P/No.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 11 EXTERNAL EARTHING: (OPTIONAL) Projecta inverters have been internally bonded for safety, by connecting the AC socket/s earth pin to the inverter case and to the DC negative supply input. Because of this most installations do not require the inverter to be earthed.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 12 OPERATION Caution: U Always switch off the appliance and inverter before recharging the battery or starting the vehicle engine. U connected to the mains grid. Normally AC wiring contains a M.E.N. link, this neutral to earth link will damage the inverter. U This inverter is designed for direct connection to appliances however extension leads and power boards can be used.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 13 DETERMINING SUITABLE LOAD / APPLIANCES: tted with 1 or 2 approved AS/NZS Australian socket outlets (depending on model) either or both sockets can be used, as long as the combined load (Watts required to run appliance) does not exceed the inverters’ continuous rating. All appliances have a rating plate that shows the amount of power (Watts) used or the current (Amps) drawn under normal use.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 14 CONNECTING APPLIANCE AND RUNNING INVERTER UÊÊ iVÌÊÌ iÊ>««>ViÊ Ê«Õ}ÊÌÊÌ iÊÛiÀÌiÀÊ ÊÕÌiÌÊÃViÌ° UÊÊ-ÜÌV ÊÌ iÊÛiÀÌiÀʺ" »]ÊÌ iʺ Àii»Ê«ÜiÀÊ} ÌÊÜÊÕ>ÌiÊÌÊ`V>ÌiÊ«iÀ>Ì° UÊÊ Ê ÛiÀÌiÀÊÊLivÀiÊÃÜÌV }ÊÌ iÊ>««>ViÊÊ>`Ê>Ü>ÞÃÊÌÕÀÊÌ iÊ>««>ViÊvvÊLivÀiÊ Ê ÃÜÌV }ÊÌ iÊÛiÀÌiÀÊvv° UÊ 7 iÊÌÊÊÕÃiÊÌÕÀÊÌ iÊÛiÀÌiÀÊvv° Ê Ê (1) SWITCH ON (2) SWITCH ON RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (RCD) ÀÊ>``i`ÊÃ>vi
Ê IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING / FAQ: Q. Why does the inverter turn itself off? A. If the inverter makes a beep sound and the “RED” fault light illuminates this indicates that there is a problem, and the inverter will usually turn off. Most commonly this would be caused by an appliance that is drawing too much power (overloading), low battery voltage or voltage drop due cient size cables or poor connections (see section on protection features, page 12).
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 16 Q. Can I run fluorescent lighting from my inverter? A. ne on an inverter even though they may be slow to start. UÊ Fluorescent lights are an inductive & capacitive load and often draw at least twice as much power from the inverter than their normal rating to start. uorescent lights should be avoided, because they contain power factor correction capacitors.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 17 Q. Why does my Residual Current Device (RCD) trip each time I turn an appliance on? A. Some RCD’s disconnect (trip) when they do not receive any power. These types of RCD’s can be tripped by the inverter’s Peak Power Technology which allows a gradual ramp up of power. Use a continuous RCD which does not trip out when the power is turned off, these only trip when there is a fault. Q. Why do some power tools not work properly? A.
IM150-2000 Instruction Manual_Layout 1 19/01/12 4:37 PM Page 18 Q. Can I run fluorescent lighting from my inverter? NOTES: A. ne on an inverter even though they may be slow to start. UÊ Fluorescent lights are an inductive & capacitive load and often draw at least twice as much power from the inverter than their normal rating to start. uorescent lights should be avoided, because they contain power factor correction capacitors.
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