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2000W—Pure Sine Inverter by Wagan Tech

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User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment

If the inverter and the battery are positioned within 4 feet of each other,

a minimum of 4 AWG insulated copper wire should be used to make the

connections. If the distance is longer than 32 inches (2.6 ft), heavier wire will

be required.

The cables that are supplied with the inverter can be used for full wattage

applications that have the batteries under constant or frequent charge (mobile

applications). The supplied cable has an electrically equivalent 300 Amp ANL

fuse attached.

Connecting the Inverter

Loose connections will result in a severe voltage drop that can cause damage

to connectors, conductors, and insulation and can cause sparking. Reverse

polarity connection will blow the fuses in 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 as possible.

3. Install the fuse in the Positive (+) cable.

4. Make sure the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the inverter

is in the OFF (0) position.

5. The cable ends need to be stripped of insulation for ½ inch before

attaching to terminals. Insert cable end into terminal and tighten with the

screw. Make sure that the cable connections are secure and there are no

loose connections.

6. Connect the Negative (−) 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 explo-

sion. 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 LED display is lit and the FAULT LED indicator is not

lit.

11. Turn OFF (0) 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.