Go Power GP-SW2000 Manual page 11

Caution!
A reverse polarity
connection will blow a
fuse in the inverter and
may permanently
damage the inverter.
Damage caused by
reverse polarity
connection is not
covered by warranty.
Warning!
You may observe a
spark when you
make this connection
since current may
flow to charge
capacitors in the
power inverter. Do
not make this
connection in the
presence of
flammable fumes, as
explosion or fire may
result.
Warning!
Ensure the inverter is
turned off if
connecting the Hard
Wire option.
Go Power! GP-SW2000, GP-SW1000 and GP-SW600
4.2 Hook-up and testing
For hook-up, please follow these guidelines:
1. Unpack and inspect your Go Power! Inverter, then check to see that the power switch
is in the OFF position. Set up your power output according to Section 10, Configuring
your Sine Wave.
2. Insert DC inverter cables (not included) to the power input terminals on the rear panel
of the power inverter. The red terminal is positive (+) and black terminal is negative
(-). Connect the cables into the terminals and tighten the terminal screw to clamp the
wires securely.
3. Connect the cable from the negative terminal of the inverter to the negative terminal of
the battery. Make a secure connection.
Caution! Loose connections result in excessive voltage drop and may cause
overheated wires and melted insulation.
4. Before proceeding further, carefully check that the cable you have just connected
connects from the negative terminal of inverter to the negative terminal of the power
source (battery).
5. Install inverter fuse (not included) in positive lead. Fuse should be located within 12" of
battery. Ensure all connections are tight and secure. (See Section 4.3)
6. Connect the cable from the positive terminal of inverter to the positive terminal of the
battery. Make a secure connection.
7. Set the power switch to the ON position. Check the indicators on the front panel of
the inverter. The Input Level LED should be green or yellow, depending on the
voltage of the power source. If it is not, check your battery bank and the connections
to the inverter.
8. Set the power inverter switch to the OFF position. The indicator lights may blink and
the internal alarm may sound momentarily. This is normal. Plug the test load into the
AC receptacle on the front panel of the inverter. Leave the test load switch OFF.
(For the Hard Wire option, please see Section 4.3).
9. Set the power inverter switch to the ON position and turn the test load on; the inverter
should supply power to the load. If you plan to measure the output voltage of the
inverter, a true rms meter must be used for accurate readings.
4.3 Hard Wire (GP-SW2000)
The GP-SW2000 AC output may be hard wired into the inverter. Remove the four screws
that surround the AC outlet and strain relief clamp to reveal a two-connection terminal
strip. Feed a user-supplied power cable through the strain relief clamp, tighten the clamp,
and make the connections.
The Black or HOT wire output is labeled "L" and the white or NEUTRAL wire output is
labeled "N". The Green or GROUND wire connection is labeled "FG" and is located to the
right of the terminal strip. The Canadian Electrical Code recommends no less than #12
gauge wire for this application. Seek professional assistance if you are unfamiliar with
electrical wiring.
4.4 Cables
GP-SW600-12V: Please use 8 ft or less of #6 Cable with a 70 Amp fuse.
GP-SW600-24V: Please use 8 ft or less of #8 Cable with a 70 Amp fuse.
A GP-DC Kit 2 suitable for both 12 and 24 volt applications is available from Go Power Inc.
(please use the included GP-SW600 crimp lugs for this application).
GP-SW1000-12V: Please use 10 ft or less of #4 Cable with a 110 Amp fuse.
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