User`s manual

Elite
™
1000W PRO by Wagan Tech
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User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment
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5. Locate the ground lug terminal on the inverter. Connect an insulated 10 gauge
copper wire to the terminal. The other end of the ground wire is connected to
a “proper” grounding point. Use the shortest practical length of wire. Connect
this wire to the chassis of your vehicle or to the grounding system in your boat.
In a city, the ground wire can connect to a metal cold water pipe that goes
underground. In remote locations, the ground wire can be connected to an
“earth ground”. This can be an attachment to a foot long copper clad metal
rod driven into the ground. In the unlikely event of a short circuit, operating the
inverter without proper grounding can result in electrical shock. Do not directly
connect this ground wire to the Negative (black) DC Terminal of the inverter. As
an alternative grounding connection, use the Negative (black) terminal of the
battery.
NOTE: Crimp-on ring terminals are required on all cable ends. The cable ends
need to be stripped of insulation for ½ inch before crimping on ring terminals.
Select a crimp terminal size to fit the gauge cable and inverter and battery
terminal connectors. After crimping make sure that the cable connectors are
secure on the cables so there are no loose connections.
6. Connect the Negative (black) cable end to the inverter terminal and battery
Negative Terminal. Make sure you have good, secure connections.
7. Recheck and make sure the DC cable fuse is installed in the fuse holder.
CAUTION: Making an initial connection between the positive cable end and
the inverter’s positive terminal may cause a spark. This is a normal and is a
result of capacitors in the inverter starting to charge. Because of the possibility
of sparking, it is extremely important that both the inverter and the battery
bank be positioned away from any source of flammable fumes or gases.
Failure to heed this warning can result in fire or explosion. Do not make
the positive terminal connection immediately after the batteries have been
charging. Allow time for the battery gasses to vent to outside air.
8. Attach the positive cable to the Positive DC connector on the battery and then
the inverter. Make sure the connections are tight and secure.
9. Turn ON the inverter from the Front Panel On/OFF Switch
10. Make certain that the green Operating LED is lit and the FAULT LED indicator is
not lit.
11. Turn OFF (O) the inverter. The Fault LED may briefly “flash”. This is normal. The
audible alarm may also sound a short “chirp”. This is also normal.
12. When you have confirmed that the appliance to be operated is turned off, plug
the appliance into one of the two AC outlets on the front panel of the inverter.
13. Turn the inverter on.
14. Check operation of the Remote Switch. Press “lock” to turn off the inverter.
15. Press the “unlock” button to turn on the inverter.
16. Turn the appliance on. The appliance should begin working.
17. Observe the LED indicators and the digital display for normal operation.
Note: If an extension cord is used from the inverter to the appliance, limit the
extension cord length to 100 feet or less. Make sure that the cord is safety
approved and AWG 14 or greater to carry the appliance load. Remember that
extension cords are for temporary use.
CHARGING THE BATTERY BANK
It is not the purpose of this inverter user’s guide to provide detailed information
regarding battery charging systems. However, the user should try to augment any
stationary inverter charging system with either wind power or solar power. These
can continue to operate during power outages and they also reduce recharge time.
For mobile or marine charging systems, a higher rated alternator may be necessary
to charge a battery bank.
REGULAR LOSS OF COMMERCIAL POWER
If the inverter system is used during commercial power outages that occur daily,
configure the charger system to replace energy during the time that commercial
power is available.
Replacement of battery energy always requires more than was taken from the
battery (typically 30 percent more). Follow battery manufacturer’s recommendations
for maximum charging current.
WARNING: There is danger of 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 the flooded lead acid batteries are used, be sure that periodic checks of battery
electrolyte levels are accomplished. Follow battery manufacturer’s instructions in
keeping the electrolytes at the proper level. Be sure to use pure distilled water when
replacing evaporated electrolyte liquid.