Owner Manual POWER INVERTERS E1000 / E1500 / E2000 / E2000GF (GFCI) HD1200 / HD1800 / HD2500 HDi1800 / HDi3000 ONLY install using appropriate Tundra CM Series installation kit (http://www.tundrainternational.
Table of contents 1 2 3 4 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Output waveform ............................................................................................................................
8 LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ....................................................................................................... 19 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable power inverters of the industry. Incorporating the latest technologies, it will deliver years of trouble free operation for your truck, boat, RV or other “OFF Grid” system. 1) In order to get the most out of your inverter, the installation procedure must be followed carefully.
2 FRONT PANEL / REAR PANEL & REMOTE CONTROL 2.1 Front panel (E1000) ON/OFF switch: The E 1000 features one ON/OFF switch on the front panel. The ON/OFF switch is turning the inverter’s control circuit ON and OFF. It does not disconnect power from the inverter; you must disconnect the AC (120 Volt) and DC (12 Volt) power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter. When the front panel switch is ON but no power is being supplied to a load, the inverter draws less than 500 mA.
CAUTION! Leave in the OFF position during the installation. 2.4 Front panel (HD1200 – HD1800 – HD2500 – HDi1800 – HDi3000) ON/OFF switch: The ON/OFF switch located on the remote control (factory installed on the inverter front panel) turns the inverter’s control circuit ON and OFF. It does not disconnect power from the inverter; you must disconnect the AC (120 Volt) and DC (12 Volt) power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter.
2.6 LCD remote control (all models except E1000) Your new inverter is equipped with an LCD remote control. During normal operation of the inverter, the remote will display a number of information to allow its user to better understand the operational limits of the inverter. The information displayed can be used to obtain maximum performances as well as troubleshooting. On HD and HDi Series the remote control is factory installed on the front panel, but detachable.
2.6.2 Fault codes (you may refer to section 6 for more details): OVR TEMP Indicates the inverter internal circuitry has reached a critical temperature limit and must shutdown. This is likely to happen in very hot temperature periods only. Once the temperature will drop enough to allow a safe operation, the inverter will resume automatically. ERR LOW Indicates the battery capacity has reached its lower limit (11.0 Volt for E and HD / 10.0 Volt for HDi) and must shutdown.
CM SERIES installation kit content - High quality cables - 6 to 12ft./pole (1.83 to 3.7m.
WARNING! This equipment contains components that may produce arcs or sparks. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not install in a compartment containing batteries or flammable materials, or in a location that requires ignition protected equipment. 3.2 Mounting the inverter The inverter must be mounted on a flat and even surface using the mounting flanges. Mounting hardware should be corrosion resistant, and strong enough to support the weight of the inverter.
Installation schema 3.6 Battery cables installation / Inside the cab Insert the cables through the holes you just drilled in order to permanently install the strain reliefs. Tighten the nuts firmly using pliers or a wrench. Do not over tighten! Insert the include rubber insulators on the cables. Install cables on DC inputs of the inverter respecting the polarities. RED = POSITIVE (+) / BLACK = NEGATIVE (-). Install the rubber insulators.
3.8 DC fuse installation First, assemble the DC fuse onto the DC fuse holder. Connect the positive cable coming from the cab to one side of the fuse, and connect the 1 foot cable (30.5cm) to the other side. Do not over tighten the nuts. The terminals must be solidly fixed onto the fuse holder providing maximum contact. Install the plastic cover. CAUTION! Not installing the fuse properly can result in fire that may cause severe injuries and/or damages. 3.
4 Operations To operate the power inverter, turn it ON by using the ON/OFF switch on LCD remote control and/or the front panel. The inverter is now ready to deliver 120 Volt power to your loads. If you intend to operate several loads from the inverter, turn them ON one by one. This will prevent the inverter from having to provide the starting load for all devices simultaneously. 4.
4.3 Trouble loads - Medical equipment The waveform of your inverter is called a “Modified Sine Wave.” It is a stepped waveform suitable for most AC loads and designed to have characteristics similar to sine wave delivered by public utility power services. Some appliances however may not adequately interpret the waveform produced by the inverter and could, although unlikely, function erratically or be damaged.
6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Fault codes and Alarms (alarm ON + inverter OFF) ERR LOW = Low input voltage Discharged batteries Recharge batteries (Yellow LED flashing & steady alarm) Insufficient battery capacity Add batteries Improper installation Go through inverter’s installation steps / Section 3 above ERR HIGH = High input voltage Input voltage is higher than Check vehicle alternator’s (Yellow LED flashing & 15V.
Low output voltage (96 to 105 Volt) You are using a voltmeter which cannot properly read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave Use a TRUE RMS reading voltmeter No output voltage Inverter OFF Turn the inverter ON No DC power going into the Check the battery cables inverter Check DC fuse on battery side of battery cables Check battery cables for corrosion or damages. Reverse DC polarity Refer to the troubleshooting guide. Damages caused by reversed polarity are not covered by the warranty.
7 Specifications 7.
7.2 HD SERIES Electrical Specifications Output wave form Continuous output power Peak output power AC output voltage AC output frequency AC output efficiency DC input voltage range DC input efficiency Low battery voltage alarm Low battery voltage shutdown High battery voltage shutdown No load current draw Overload protection Automatic restart Reverse polarity protection High temperature shutdown HD1200 Modified sine wave 1200 Watt 2400 Watt 120 Vac ±5% 60 Hz ±1% 92% 11 ~ 15 Vdc 90% 11.
7.3 HDi SERIES Electrical Specifications Output wave form Continuous output power Peak output power AC output voltage AC output frequency AC output efficiency DC input voltage range DC input efficiency Low battery voltage alarm Low battery voltage shutdown High battery voltage shutdown No load current draw Overload protection Automatic restart Reverse polarity protection High temperature shutdown HDi1800 Modified sine wave 1800 Watt 3600 Watt 120 Vac ±5% 60 Hz ±1% 92% 10 ~ 15 Vdc 90% 10.
8 Limited one-year warranty TUNDRA INTERNATIONAL INC. warrants its products against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty applies to the original purchaser (end-user) of the product only.
