Owner Manual POWER INVERTERS HTS324 / HTS624 / HTS1224 See page 12 for HTS1824 / HTS2524 / HTS3024 models ONLY install using appropriate Tundra CM Series installation kit (http://www.tundrainternational.
Table of contents 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Output waveform .......................................................................................................................................
1 Introduction Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable power inverters on the market today. Incorporating some of the latest technological developments, it will give years of trouble free operation for your truck, boat, R.V. or other. In order to get the most out of your inverter, the installation procedure must be followed carefully and it must also be properly used. Please thoroughly read this manual before installing and using your new inverter.
3 Permanent Installation The use of the Tundra International installation kit is strongly recommended. This complete installation kit is custom designed to maximize performances. It has been developed to promote safe installation and to help eliminate the difficult task of identifying and shopping for the requisite materials in stores. CAUTION! Before installation, make sure that the inverter is turned “OFF.” 3.
WARNING! - This equipment contains components that tend to 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. Close to batteries: Install the inverter as close as possible to batteries (but not in the same compartment) in order to minimize the cable length required to connect the inverter to the batteries.
longer than 10 feet. This will ensure that the overall system efficiency is as high as possible, and will keep the voltage drop between the batteries and the inverter to a minimum. If the voltage drop is too excessive, the inverter may shut down. 3.6.
We recommend a fuse of type “CNL”, mounted on a fuse holder, type “CNL.” Plug one terminal of the small and the long cable’s sections on the fuse holder, as illustrated in figure 5, and install the fuse. Without tightening them too much, the terminals must be solidly fixed onto the fuse holder, and must not be able to move around. CAUTION! Not installing a fuse can result in fire that may cause severe injuries and/or damages. 3.6.
WARNING! 4 You may observe a spark when making the cable connections since current may flow and charge capacitors in the inverter. This is normal. Do not make cable connections in the presence of flammable fumes; it may result in explosion and/or fire. Operation To operate the power inverter, turn it on by using the ON/OFF switch on the front panel. The inverter is now ready to deliver AC 120 volts power to your load.
6.2 Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution Fault indicator ON Low input voltage Not enough battery capacity Recharge batteries Improper Installation.
7 Specifications HTS SERIES Electrical Specifications HTS324 HTS624 HTS1224 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 Pure sine wave Pure sine wave Pure sine wave 300 watts 600 watts
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.
Owner Manual POWER INVERTERS HTS1824 / HTS2524 / HTS3024 See page 1 for HTS324 / HTS624 / HTS1224 models 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 ............................................................................................................................
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. Please thoroughly read this manual before installing and using your new inverter.
AC Outlets: Never exceed 1800w (or 15A) per outlet. It may result in extensive damages to your inverter and lead to injuries. Hard wire outlet: HTS models are also equipped with one hard wire outlet which can be used as the only output socket up to the maximum capacity of the inverter. CAUTION! Leave inverter in the OFF position during the installation. 2.
2.3.1 Display Input DC volt: Displays the voltage at the inverter’s input terminal. Usually this voltage is very close to the actual battery voltage and the difference, if any, is caused by the resistance in the cables and connections. A regular maintenance will contribute to minimize the possible resistance. Battery capacity: Displays an estimation of the “state of charge of the batteries” within the operation limits of your inverter (refer to section 4).
OVR LOAD Indicates the inverter has reached its maximum output capacity (Wattage) and must shutdown. This is likely to happen when the total consumption (Wattage) is too high for the model you chose. Once the consumption will back down within the operation limits of your model, the inverter will resume automatically. 3 PERMANENT INSTALLATION The use of the Tundra International CM SERIES installation kits is strongly recommended.
- Dry Keep the inverter away from any sort of liquid, rain, snow or other sources of moisture. The electricity produced by the inverter may spark which may result in severe injuries or death. - Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 32 and 131 degrees Fahrenheit (0 and 55o Celsius). A sudden and heavy load while the inverter’s temperature is below the freezing point may result in permanent damages on the inverter.
3.4 Strain reliefs installation Close to the inverter, prepare to drill two holes (about 3 inches apart (7.6cm) in the truck’s floor to install the two strain reliefs already installed on the DC cables. On a truck with a “sleeper”- be careful not to drill on cab cross-members as it may weaken the cabin structure. Also, be careful not to drill into hoses (Coolant or AC). Drill 1/8” pilot holes first to confirm you are in a convenient location to drill the larger holes.
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.
3.9 Battery connections Cable connection at the batteries - Positive side The Positive cable is fitted with a red heat shrink. Connect this cable to battery 1 by making sure the terminal is in full contact with battery link’s terminals. If there is an accessory located on this pole, you must place it on top of the inverter terminal, NOT underneath. Cable connection at the batteries - Negative side The Negative cable is fitted with a black heat shrink.
If the voltage drops below 21.0 Volt , ERR LOW code will display on the remote and the inverter will shut down automatically. This protects your batteries from being overdischarged. The inverter will automatically restart when the input voltage will rise above 26.4 Volt for at least 2 seconds. The inverter also has a high voltage shut down.
5 Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep the inverter operating properly: - You should clean the immediate environment around the inverter to prevent dust accumulation on the circuitry inside the inverter DC input bolts should be tightened periodically Cables should be inspected regularly for exterior condition Terminals on batteries and the fuse must be cleaned twice a year You must also keep your batteries as clean as possible to prevent current loss that may affect inverter operation
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 & 30V.
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. You may also refer to the troubleshooting guide: http://www.tundrainternational.
7 Specifications 7.
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.
