Whisper Power 61121040 User Manual

For safe and optimum performance, the WhisperPower Inverter-
Charger must be used properly. Carefully read and follow all in-
structions and guidelines in this manual and give special attention
to the CAUTION and WARNING statements.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
USER'S MANUAL
Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of
the contents of this guide, WhisperPower BV assumes no re-
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sponsibility for errors or omissions. Note as well that specifications
and product functionality may change without notice.
Inverter Charger
Important
Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before using
your WP-BC Surpreme Battery Charger. Misuse may result in
damage to the unit and/or cause harm or serious injury. Read
manual in its entirety before using the unit and save manual for
future reference.
Product Numbers:
61121040 WP-Supreme Combi 1000-40
61122055 WP-Supreme Combi 2000-55
Service Contact Information
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
1000W-40A
2. Product description
3. Installation
2000W-55A
4. Unit operation
5. Troubleshooting
6. Specifications
7. Warranty
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the WhisperPower Inverter-Charger.
With our state of the art, easy to use design, this product will offer
you reliable service by providing AC power and 5V USB power
for your home, cabin, boat, RV or Trailer using battery power and
recharge your battery automatically when utility AC is available.
The Sinewave Inverter-Charger can run many AC-powered ap-
pliances when you need AC power anywhere. The 5V USB power
can charge many USB-powered devices. The multi-stage battery
charger will charge different type of batteries.
- Convert 12V battery power to AC power
This manual will explain how to use this unit safely and effectively.
- Sinewave output ideal for running
Please read and follow these instructions and precautions care-
demanding motorloads, sensitive electronics
fully.
and battery rechargeble devices
Important safety information
- Multistage charger ensures batteries
This section contains important safety information for the Sin-
are recharged safety and efficiently
ewave Inverter-Charger. Each time, before using the unit, READ
- Runs small microwave ovens, computers,
ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the
televisions, powertools and more unit, and all appropriate sections of this guide.
The Sinewave Inverter-Charger contains no user-serviceable parts.
- Detachable remote on/off display
See Warranty section for how to handle product issues.
can be mounted anywhere
- Ideal for boats, trucks and caravan
- When working with electrical equipment or lead acid batteries,
have someone nearby in case of an emergency.
- Study and follow all the battery manufacturer's specific precau-
tions when installing, using and servicing the battery connected
to the inverter.
- Wear eye protection and gloves.
- Avoid touching your eyes while using this unit.
- Keep fresh water and soap on hand in the event battery acid
comes in contact with eyes. If this occurs, cleanse right away
with soap and water for a minimum of 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.
- Batteries produce explosive gases. DO NOT smoke or have an
open spark or fire near the system.
- Keep unit away from moist or damp areas.
- Avoid dropping any metal tool or object on the battery. Doing
so could create a spark or short circuit which goes through the
battery or another electrical tool that may create an explosion.
WARNING: Shock Hazard. Keep away from children!
Avoid moisture. Never expose unit to snow, water
etc. Unit provides 230 Vac, treat the AC output
socket the same as regular wall AC sockets at home.
WARNING: Explosion hazard!
DO NOT use the unit in the vicinity of flammable
fumes or gases (such as propane tanks or large
engines). AVOID covering the ventilation openings.
Always operate unit in an open area. Prolonged
contact to high heat or freezing temperatures will
service@whisperpower.com decrease the working life of the unit.
www.whisperpower.com CE EMC information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for CE EMC standard. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generate, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Limitations on use
Do not use in connection with life support systems or other medi-
cal equipment or devices.
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Sinewave Inverter-Charger includes the items list below.
- Inverter-Charger base unit (one of the following models)
1000W Unit: Sinewave Inverter 1000W with 40A charger
2000W Unit: Sinewave Inverter 2000W with 55A charger
- Owner's manual
3. INSTALLATION
WARNING: It is recommended that all wiring be done
by a certified technician or electrician to ensure
adherence to the applicable electrical safety wiring
regulations and installation codes. Failure to follow
these instructions can damage the unit and could
also result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Before beginning unit installation, please
consider the following: The unit should be used or
WARNING: Fire and/or Chemical Burn Hazard Do not stored in an indoor area away from direct sunlight,
cover or obstruct any air vent openings and/or install heat, moisture or conductive contaminants. When
placing the unit, allow a minimum of three inches of
in a zero-clearance compartment. WARNING: Failure
to follow these instructions can result in death or space around the unit for optimal ventilation.
serious injury.
Understanding the unit features Grounding Cable Size:
Important: The unit is grounded through the ground stud of the
AC Output Front Panel
unit located near the DC Input terminal and the chassis of the unit
has to be grounded properly before use.
USB Output
AC Wiring - For Marine application, the DC grounding cable size may be one
Compartment:
AC Output Port 2
Status Indicator
AC Output strain relief
Display
- For Recreational Vehicle application, the unit has to be grounded
AC Input strain relief
AC Output Port 1 AC Input Source and Branch Breaker:
- Standard AC Input wire is required for all the AC connections
AC AC Input Select On/Off
Ground Port button button
- A 16A branch circuit breaker is required to connect between AC
DC Input Rear Panel
Important: Follow the electrical and or building code when you
connect the unit to any AC source.
Fan opening
DC Input Terminals
Installing the Inverter-Charger System
Preparing for Installation
Typical Wiring block diagram of the Power Inverter:
+
DC Fuse or
Inverter-
AC Output 12V
Disconnect Circuit
Charger
Port Switch Breaker Battery
-
(1000W Unit,
1, 2 & USB Bank
Installation:
2000W Unit)
- Choose an appropriate mounting location.
AC Input Branch - For indoor use, the unit can be mounted in any direction except
Source Breaker
- Use the mounting template below to mark the positions of the
12V Battery Bank:
- The use of deep cycle battery is highly recommended for power - Drill the 4 mounting holes and place the Inverter-Charger in
inverter application
- For battery size, you need to identify what you wish to operate,
and for how long. It is recommended that you purchase as
much battery capacity as possible. See more on Battery Run
time and Load in Section 4.
Fuse or Circuit Breaker:
- DC-rated fuse or DC-rated circuit breaker connected along the
DC positive line is required.
- For 1000W Unit, select a fuse or circuit breaker
with a minimum of 150 Adc
Chassis Grounding Connection:
- For 2000W Unit, select a fuse or circuit breaker
with a minimum of 300 Adc
- Based on the size of your 12V Battery Bank, determine the
overall short circuit current rating of the battery bank from the
battery manufacturer. The fuse or circuit breaker chosen has to
- Connect the grounding cable's ring terminal to the unit ground
be able to withstand the short circuit current that may be gener-
ated by the battery bank
- Connect the other side of the cable to the common grounding
Disconnect Switch:
- Select a DC Disconnect Switch with the same or higher rating of
DC Input Connection:
the selected fuse or circuit breaker.
- The DC Disconnect Switch is used to disconnect the DC power
between the unit and the battery bank during service, mainte-
nance or trouble shooting.
DC Input Cable Size: - Connect one end of the negative DC input cable to the Inverter-
- Use of low resistance wire is required for all the DC connections
between the unit and the battery bank.
- Make sure the Disconnect Switch is in the OFF position.
- For 1000W Unit, use minimum #2 AWG wire with maximum
cable length of 5 feet. - Connect one end of the positive DC input cable to the Power
- For 2000W Unit, use minimum #2/0 AWG wire with maximum
cable length of 5 feet.
- Connect a DC input cable between the other terminal of the Dis-
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- Connect a DC input cable between the other terminal of the
fuse holder and the battery positive terminal.
- Install the selected fuse to the fuse holder.
- Turn Disconnect Switch to ON position.
size smaller than the minimum size conductor required for the AC Input Connections:
DC current carrying conductors and the conductor is no smaller Warning: Please double check on the location of the
than #10AWG. AC input port located inside the wiring compartment.
Misconnecting to the AC output port inside the same
to the vehicle chassis with a minimum #8 AWG copper conductor. compartment will blow the unit and may catch fire.
Before making any AC Input and output connection,
please be sure the AC Input Source is not energized
and the DC disconnect switch is OFF.
between the AC source & the AC Input port, and the AC Output Important: A 16A branch breaker (not provided) is
ports to load. required to connect between the AC source and the
Inverter-Charger.
Input source and unit's AC Input port. - Remove AC compartment cover by unscrewing the two screws
located at the front of the AC compartment cover.
- Connect the AC Input 'H' wire between the unit's AC Input port
and the branch breaker terminal.
- Connect the AC Input 'N' wire between the unit's AC Input port
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard and the AC source 'N' terminal.
The unit 'On/Off' switch does not disconnect the
DC power from the battery. Use the DC Disconnect AC Output Connections:
Switch or disconnect the DC input cables connection CAUTION: Please be sure that the AC Input source
to disconnect the DC power from the battery before is not energized before making any AC Input and
working on any circuits connected to the unit. Failure Output connection and that the DC disconnect switch
to follow these instructions can result in death or is turned OFF.
serious injury. The AC Output connection has three types of configurations:
Use of the provided AC socket (Port 1) for AC load:
- This configuration does not require AC Output installation. Plug
in the AC load to the provided AC output socket. During the by-
pass mode, the AC output is limited to 16A.
with the DC Input panel facing downwards. - Use of the provided Hardwire AC Output terminal (Port 2).
- Remove AC compartment cover located on the front panel of
mounting screws. the unit.
- Hardwire the AC load or any external AC socket to the AC
position and fasten the unit to the mounting surface. Output port 2. Please verify the 'H' and 'N' connection on the
AC Output port.
Note: During Battery Power Mode, all AC output is limited to 4.3A
for 1000W model or 8.7A for 2000W model.
Remote Display Connection:
- The Remote Display on the unit is detachable. To install the
remote to different location, an optional 6 pin standard RJ12
cable (not provided) is required.
- Remove the 2 screws at the front of the Display Panel and
remove the small RJ12 cable.
- Install the optional RJ12 standard cable to your desired location.
DANGER: The unit chassis has to be grounded Please note polarity.
- Connect one end of the RJ12 cable to the unit and the other
properly. Never operate the Inverter-Charger without
proper grounding. Failure to do so will result in death end of the cable to the Display Panel. Please note polarity.
or serious injury.
Test the Inverter-Charger connection:
screw. - Switch DC disconnect switch to ON.
- Switch the AC Branch circuit breaker to ON.
point. - The LED on display will turn on. If AC input source is available,
'Status' LED turns green. This indicates the unit is running in
by-pass mode meaning AC output is running from the AC input
CAUTION: Reversing the DC Input terminal will source.
damage the unit and it cannot be repaired. Damage - Disconnecting the AC input source by turning OFF the 16A branch
caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered breaker will change the 'Status' LED on the Display to amber.
by the warranty. - Both AC output and 5V USB are now available.
- Plug in a small AC load like a 40W table lamp or small appli-
Charger DC negative terminal. Connect the other end of the ance to the AC socket to verify AC is available.
negative DC input cable to the battery negative terminal. - The unit is successfully installed and functioning properly.
Inverter DC positive terminal. Connect the other end of the posi-
tive DC input cable to one of the terminals of the Disconnect
Switch.
connect Switch and one side of the terminal of the fuse holder.