Item #2603-4 Elite 1000W Pro ™ DC to AC Pure Sine Inverter User’s Manual
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Elite™ 1000W Pro, Wagan’s Pure Sine Wave DC to AC Power Inverter. It delivers a true sine wave AC identical to that of commercial power. Use this inverter to power AC appliances in your vehicle, at a campsite, or at home as an emergency source of AC power. Pure Sine Wave AC means that your sensitive electronics such as audio/video systems, computers, and communications equipment will operate properly.
Elite™ 1000W Pro by Wagan Tech Product Features Operating LED (Green) Ground terminal Digital Display Fault indicator LED (Red) ON/OFF Switch GFCI protected AC outlets Front Panel The Front Panel view shows the inverters ON/OFF Switch, Indicators, AC Outlets, and Ground Terminal. • ON/OFF Switch: This switch controls AC output of the inverter. • Operating LED (Green): When this green LED is lit, the inverter is operating normally.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment • Audible Alarm (internal to the inverter): When the audible Alarm makes a buzzing sound, the inverter senses a low battery condition. The user should reduce the AC load, charge the battery, and check the DC cable or excessive losses. • Ground Terminal: Grounding the Inverter Enclosure ensures personnel safety should a DC cable problem occur.
Elite™ 1000W Pro by Wagan Tech Positive terminal (Red) Cooling Fan Negative terminal (Black) Rear Panel • Positive Terminal: Positive DC Input • Negative Terminal: Negative DC Input • Cooling Fans: High-speed and temperature controlled Load Considerations When an appliance with a motor starts, it requires a momentary surge of power. This surge of power is the “starting load” or “peak load”. Once started, the appliance requires less power to continue to operate.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment To determine if an appliance or tool will operate with this inverter, run a test. This inverter will automatically shut down in the event of an output overload, so there is no danger of damaging either the inverter or the equipment. When lit, a red LED indicator signals a fault. Planning the Inverter System Any large wattage inverter system requires planning before installation.
Elite™ 1000W Pro by Wagan Tech battery that is required. Ten hours at 50 amps equals 500 amp-hours (AH). There are additional factors that determine actual run time. These include: • AC appliance load and time in use (basic AH). • Cable gauge and length (cable losses). • Charge level of the batteries (between use, chargers have to be able to fully charge the batteries). • Temperature of the batteries (colder batteries provide fewer amps).
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment 12V Battery Bank 24 Fuse ⚠ WARNING—Exploding Batteries!! Exploding batteries can spray molten lead, hot sulfuric acid, and other metal and plastic fragments. Batteries that are charging or under high discharge rates produce explosive hydrogen gas into the surrounding area. Be safe–fuse the battery bank and make sure the batteries are properly ventilated.
Elite™ 1000W Pro by Wagan Tech the inverter and can permanently damage to the inverter. Damage caused by reverse polarity will void the warranty. Installation Procedure 1. Mount the inverter in a secure location. If the inverter is to be mounted on a wall, mount it horizontally. Make sure that the front and rear of the inverter has free air flow. 2. Make sure the cables are the proper gauge and have the fuse holder as close to the battery bank’s Positive (+) terminal. 3.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment 14. 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. 15. Turn the inverter on. 16. Check operation of the Remote Switch – Press “Lock” to turn Off the inverter. 17. Press the Unlock button to turn On the inverter. 18. Turn the appliance on. The appliance should begin working. 19. Observe the LED indicators and the Digital Display for Normal operation.
Elite™ 1000W Pro by Wagan Tech • Make sure that the television antenna produces a clear signal under normal operating conditions (i.e. at home plugged into a standard 110V/120V AC wall outlet). Also ensure that the antenna cable is properly shielded and of good quality. • Sometimes vehicle alternators produce some electrical noise. There are filters available to mount on the alternator to reduce noise. • Change the positions of the inverter, antenna cables and television power cord.
User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment Disposal/Recycling of Inverter Electronic products are known to contain materials that are toxic if improperly disposed. Contact local authorities for disposal and recycling information.
WAGAN Corp. Limited Warranty The WAGAN Corp. warranty is limited to products sold only in the United States. All Wagan Tech products must be registered within (30) days of purchase to activate its warranty. To register your product, please visit http://tinyurl.com/waganwarranty. Be sure to keep the original receipt as it will be required when returning a product under the warranty.
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