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ProLine™ 3,000W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech® Thank you for purchasing the ProLine™ 3,000W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech®. With minimal care and proper treatment it will provide years of reliable service. Carefully read, understand and comply with all instructions before use. Keep this manual for future reference. ABOUT THE INVERTER This power inverter converts direct current (DC) to alternating household current (AC). This inverter operates from a DC power source only.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment will automatically shut down in the event of an output overload, so there is no danger of damaging either the inverter or the equipment. This inverter may not properly operate some appliances with either speed control features or dimmer controls. Some appliance GFCI power cords will not operate properly while powered by this inverter. The only way to be sure of proper operation is to try it. Safety Warning: The inverter output can be lethal .
ProLine™ 3,000W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech® readout to the next readout. The lit/unlit status of two green LEDs show which function is being shown on the Digital Display The display and button are used to help diagnose problems if they occur.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment Watts Readout – Digital Display (both left LED and right LED lit) The Watts readout shows AC watts delivered to the connected operating AC appliance load. Diagnostic Error Codes – Digital Display (both left LED and right LED unlit) When diagnostic codes are selected for display, the user will see four “Error Codes” designated as E01, E02, E03 and E04. These codes are associated with a reason for inverter shut down.
ProLine™ 3,000W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech® about 20 to 30 volts too low. Any multi-meter identified as “TRUE RMS” will accurately read MSW correctly. Modified Sine Wave (MSW) Pure Sine Wave REAR PANEL High-Speed Cooling Fans Negative (−) DC Input Terminal Positive (+) DC Input Terminal Ground Terminal High-Speed Cooling Fans Two high-speed fans keep the internal temperature of the inverter within operating limits.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment Ground Terminal This connection is located on the lower left of the rear panel. It is for attaching a 6 gauge insulated safety ground wire. This safety wire is for protecting personnel if there is an unlikely failure in either the cabling or enclosure insulation. Do not directly connect this ground connection to the negative DC terminal. This safety wire is to be connected to the vehicle frame or earth ground. This is described in the installation procedure.
ProLine™ 3,000W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech® 2. Estimate the number of hours the appliances will be in use between battery recharges. This will vary depending on appliances. For example, a typical home use coffeemaker draws 500 watts during its brew time of 5 minutes. It maintains the temperature of the pot, requiring 100 watts. Typical use of a microwave oven is only for a few minutes. Some longer operating time appliances are lamps, TVs, computers and refrigerator/freezers. 3.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment The left vertical numbers of the curve represents percentage of the battery capacity at the 20 hour rate. In this example, the user needs a one hour run time. If the example battery is 220AH (20 hour rate), and the load is 220 amps that is 100 percent (horizontal number) of the AH (20 hour rate). Starting at the 100 percent horizontal point and looking up to the curve the results are that only 56 the percent of the battery capacity is available.
ProLine™ 3,000W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech® BATTERY BANK DIAGRAM The diagrams below show inverter connections to a battery bank with recommended fuse protection.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment FUSING REQUIREMENTS NOTE: It is important that this 3,000 watt inverter has the correct main battery fuse added to the Positive (+) battery cable as close as possible to the battery bank’s positive terminal.
ProLine™ 3,000W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech® Procedure 1. Connect the Negative (−) cable ring terminal to the Negative (−) Battery Terminal. 2. Install the ANL fuse in the Fuse holder Positive (+) cable. 3. Make sure the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF position. Disconnect any remote switch from the connector on the front panel. 4. Locate the Ground Lug Terminal at the rear of the inverter. Connect an insulated 6 gauge copper wire to the terminal.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment 10. When the voltage reading does not fall within this range, check the connections of the wires to the terminals on the battery bank and the inverter to make sure they are secure. Also check the voltage of the power source. Advance the Digital Display to the Diagnostic Error Codes (green LEDs not lit). Look for code E03: Low Voltage Shutdown. If this code is present, then check for loose connections of discharge batteries. 11. Turn off the inverter.
ProLine™ 3,000W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech® WARNING THERE IS DANGER OF AN EXPLOSION. DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT CHARGER CABLES DIRECTLY AFTER BATTERY DISCHARGE OR RECHARGE— MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY BANK AREA IS WELL VENTED BEFORE ATTACHING OR REMOVING CABLES. If flooded lead acid batteries are used, as examples given in this document, be sure that periodic checks of battery electrolyte levels are done. Follow battery manufacturer’s instructions in keeping the electrolytes at the proper level.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment PROBLEM: Inverter shutdown Reason Solution Battery voltage below rated value. (Code E03) Recharge or replace battery. Equipment being operated draws too much power. (Codes E01 or E02 or E03) Use a higher capacity inverter or do not use this equipment. Inverter is too hot: thermal shutdown. (Code E02) Allow inverter to cool. Check for adequate ventilation. Reduce the load on the inverter to rated continuous power output. Unit may be defective.
ProLine™ 3,000W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech® Name Description Output Waveform Modified Sine Waveform TrueRated Power™ 3,000 watts continuous Surge Power 6,000 watts Efficiency Approximately 90% No load Switch ON <3.0A DC Switch OFF <0.2mA DC Low Battery Alarm #2007-2 — 10.5V ± 0.5V DC #2007-4 — 21.0V ± 1.0V DC #2007-8 — 42.0V ± 2.0V DC Low Battery Shutdown #2007-2 — 10.0V ± 0.5V DC #2007-4 — 20.0V ± 1.0V DC #2007-8 — 40.0V ± 2.
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