OPERATOR’S MANUAL BIG GENNY www.simpliphipower.com • techsupport@simpliphipower.
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2 Safety Instructions 2 Warnings, Cautions and Notes 2 Warning: Inverter Output 2 Caution: Inverter Operating Environment 2 Appliance Cautions 3 2.
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 2 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Instructions Before using the Big Genny or Big Genny Emergency Power Kit (“Big Genny EK”), read this manual thoroughly. This manual contains information needed to achieve Big Genny product performance for your application. Keep this manual for future reference.
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 3 Appliance Cautions 1. Do NOT plug in battery chargers for cordless power tools if the charger carries a warning that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals. 2. Route connected appliance cords and extension cords to prevent accidental pinching, crushing, abrading and tripping people. 3. Use safety approved extension cords rated at 15 Amps or greater. 4. The inverter included in the Big Genny is not tested for use with medical equipment. 5.
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 4 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Overview The Big Genny converts low voltage, direct current (DC) to 110-volt Pure Sine Wave alternating current (AC). The inverter draws power from 12-Volt DC Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) batteries included in the Big Genny. These batteries are similar to those used in marine, golf cart, fork-lift and other high current 12-Volt applications.
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 5 Getting Started – Your Power Requirement The loads connected to the Big Genny should have a combined power draw that does not exceed the inverter’s 1,000-Watt continuous power rating / 2,000-Watt surge power rating. Prior to connecting an appliance to the Big Genny, determine how much power your appliance requires to run (“continuous load”) and to start up (“starting load” or “peak load”). Power consumption is rated in Watts, or it can be calculated from Amperes (Amps).
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 6 Product Details: The Big Genny’s Power Inverter • • • • • • • ON/OFF Switch: This switch controls AC output of the inverter. Power LED (Green): When this green LED is lit, the inverter is operating normally. GFCI LED (Yellow): When the yellow LED is lit, the ground fault circuit has been interrupted. Shut down the inverter and restart. Fault LED (Red): When the red LED is lit, the inverter is shutting down due to overheating, overload, under voltage, or over voltage.
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 7 Ground (middle) Neutral (left) • Live/Load (right) Audible Alarm (internal to the inverter): The inverter makes a buzzing sound when it senses a low battery condition. At this time, the user should reduce the connected loads and charge the battery. Note: The audible alarm may make a momentary “chirp” sound when the inverter is turned OFF. This is a normal occurrence.
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 8 3. OPERATION AC Outlets’ Operation Connecting Loads: 1. Push the momentary button located directly below the LCD Meter Fuel Gauge to read the battery’s voltage. If the voltage reading is greater than 13V, continue to Step 2. 2. After confirming that the appliance you plan on connecting to the Big Genny is turned off, plug the appliance cord into one of the two AC outlets on the front panel of the Big Genny’s inverter. 3. Turn ON the inverter.
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 9 Charging using the Big Genny Emergency Power Kit’s Portable Solar Module The portable solar module is included with Big Genny EK models only; the solar module is not included with regular Big Genny models. 1. Ensure that the portable solar module is closed, so that the panels are not exposed to sunlight. 2. Connect the portable solar module to the Big Genny EK by inserting the yellow Neutrik connector into the DC IN / CHARGER port.
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 10 4. SPECIFICATIONS Big Genny and Big Genny Emergency Kit (EK) Dimensions 22” L x 14” W x 9” H / 559 mm L x 356 mm W x 229 mm H Weight 43 lbs. / 19.5 kg Charger Connection Neutrik 3 Pin XLR Big Genny and Big Genny EK’s Battery DC Voltage - Nominal 12.
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 11 Big Genny EK’s Solar Module (not included with regular Big Genny models) Peak Output 200 Watts (combined, for the entire array) MAX Output Voltage (Vmp) 18 Volts DC Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 22.5 Volts DC MAX Output Voltage (Vmp) 18 Volts DC Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 22.5 Volts DC MAX Output Current (Imp) 11.2 Amps DC Short Circuit Current (Isc) 11.36 Amps DC Folded Dimensions 21.1” L x 28.7” W x 0.9” D 805-640-6700 • techsupport@simpliphipower.
BIG GENNEY OPERATOR’S MANUAL | 12 5. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Inverter shut down / Fault LED is lit red Possible Cause Battery voltage is below 10.0 Volts DC. Charge or replace the battery. The inverter’s internal temperature has exceeded its preset limit; the inverter has entered thermal shutdown mode. Battery voltage is below 10.5 Volts DC. (Check the LCD Meter Fuel Gauge to verify the battery’s voltage) Allow the inverter to cool down. Check for adequate ventilation.
