,000 Watt: Item No. 2294 1,500 Watt: Item No. 2004 2,000 Watt: Item No.
Slim Line™ Power Inverters by Wagan Tech® INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Wagan Tech ® Slim Line™ Power Inverter. With minimal care and proper treatment, it will provide years of reliable service. This User’s Manual describes the Operation, System Planning, Installation and Maintenance of four Slim Line Power Inverters. These are: 1,000W (#2294), 1,500W (#2004), and 2,000W (#2482). These three inverters are similar except for AC wattage output, DC input current, dimensions, and weight.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment FEATURES • Two LED indicators display the operating status of the inverter. • Multiple AC outlets allow for more than one appliance to be powered at the same time. • Mounting holes allow for safe stable installation. • High Peak Power: Allows you to power appliances that require large initial start-up wattage. • Low Battery Alarm: The inverter sounds an audible alarm then turns itself off if the battery becomes too low.
Slim Line™ Power Inverters by Wagan Tech® FRONT PANEL All four inverters described in this manual have an ON/OFF rocker switch, two LED indicators, and multiple AC outlets. Actual locations of these components vary by model. Multiple AC outlets enable multiple appliances to be operated at one time. Below is a diagram of a typical front panel.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment REAR PANEL All four inverters described in this manual all have two terminals for connecting battery cables. One terminal is the Positive (+) terminal [red]; the other is the Negative (−) terminal [black]. The Positive battery cable should have a Battery Protection Fuse installed within one foot of the battery connection. The negative cable can be directly attached to the negative battery terminal.
Slim Line™ Power Inverters by Wagan Tech® MEASURING THE AC VOLTAGE This inverter’s AC output is a modified sine wave (MSW) 115 volts AC. Your household AC output is pure sine wave. The comparison of modified sine wave and household AC is shown in the figure below. (Pure sine wave) This modified sine wave has a root mean square (RMS) voltage of 115 volts. Most ordinary AC voltmeters are calibrated to read “average” voltage and assume that the AC waveform will be a pure sine wave.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment BASIC OPER ATION • Turn ON the power switch that is located at the front of the inverter, and the green LED indicator will light up as an indicator that the unit is working. • Plug your appliance(s) into the AC socket(s) at the front of the inverter. PL ANNING THE INVERTER SYSTEM Any large wattage inverter system requires planning before installation.
Slim Line™ Power Inverters by Wagan Tech® CONFIGURING THE BAT TERY BANK To determine the minimum battery ampere-hour rating that you will need to operate appliances from the inverter, and any DC appliances powered by the battery bank, follow these steps: (The following calculations are specific to 12V systems. For 24V or 48V systems, a different calculation is required but the same principles should apply) 1. List the maximum continuous wattage that the inverter has to supply. 2.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment • Use of DC appliances and compliance with turning off unnecessary DC loads • If the inverter is installed in a vehicle and the alternator output in Amps cannot supply enough current for the inverter, additional batteries are required to supply the required current. DERATING THE BAT TERY BANK Most lead-acid batteries have a rating expressed in amp-hours (AH). The most common rating of AH is at the “20-hour rate”.
Slim Line™ Power Inverters by Wagan Tech® WARNING: Venting batteries produce explosive, corrosive gases. There is danger of explosion. DO NOT connect or disconnect BATTERY cables directly after battery discharge or recharge. Make sure that the battery bank area is well vented before attaching or removing cables. NOTES: All recommended cable gauges and fuse sizes are located at the rear of this manual in the Cable Gauge Table. The table describes Cable Gauges for lengths greater than supplied cables.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment 6. Recheck and make sure the DC cable fuse is installed in the fuse holder. 7. Attach the positive cable to the Positive (+) DC connector on the battery and then the inverter. Make sure the connections are tight and secure. 8. Turn on the inverter from the Front Panel ON/OFF Switch. 9. Make certain that the green Operating LED is lit and the red FAULT LED indicator is not lit. 10. Turn OFF (O) the inverter. The Fault LED may briefly flash; this is normal.
Slim Line™ Power Inverters by Wagan Tech® BUZZ IN AUDIO SYSTEMS Some stereo systems and boom boxes will emit a buzzing noise from their loudspeakers when operated from the power inverter because the power supply in the device does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced by the power inverter. The only solution is to use a sound system that incorporates a higher quality power supply. TELEVISION INTERFERENCE Operating the power inverter can interfere with television reception on some channels.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Low or No Output Voltage – Fault LED Lit Reason Solution Poor contact with battery or inverter terminals. Clean terminals thoroughly. Reinstall and tighten. PROBLEM: Inverter Automatically Shut Down – Fault LED Lit Reason Solution Battery voltage below 10/20/38 Volts Charge or replace battery. Inverter is too hot. (Thermal protection mode.) Allow inverter to cool. Check for adequate ventilation.
Slim Line™ Power Inverters by Wagan Tech® SPECIFICATIONS All specifications are typical at nominal line, half load and 77ºF (25ºC) unless otherwise noted. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 13 Name Description Input 12V/24V/48V (10–15V/20–30V/40–60V) DC AC Output 115V Output frequency 60 Hz Output waveform Modified Sine Waveform TrueRated™ Power (24-hour continuous) Item No. 2294: Item No. 2004: Item No. 2482: 1,000 Watts 1,500 Watts 2,000 Watts Surge Power Item No.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment CABLE GAUGES BASED ON ROUND TRIP CABLE LENGTHS 1,000W (Item No. 2294) Input Cable length (feet) 12V 24V Gauge (AWG) 48V 8 9–10 11–14 15–17 18–21 22 23–25 Fuse* (Amps) 6 4 2 2 2 0 0 120 8 6 4 4 4 2 2 60 10 8 6 6 6 4 4 30 18–21 22 23–25 Fuse* (Amps) 1,500W (Item No.
WAGAN Corp. Limited Warranty The WAGAN Corporation warranty is limited to products sold only in the United States. Warranty Duration: Product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date, to be free of defects in material and workmanship. WAGAN Corporation disclaims any liability for consequential damages. In no event will WAGAN Corporation be responsible for any amount of damages beyond the amount paid for the product at retail.
