KUSSMAUL Auto Power 2000 Installation Manual

KUSSMAUL Auto Power 2000 Installation Manual

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Auto Power 2000W & 3000W Inverter/Chargers
Model Numbers:
091-269-12-2000
091-269-12-3000
File: 091-269-12-XXXX
Rev: A.
Revised By:PSS/JRN
Date: 07-30-2019
170 Cherry Avenue
West Sayville, NY 11796
www.kussmaul.com
2 YEAR WARRANTY
K
Auto Power 2000W shown.
Installation Guide
Ph: 800-346-0857
Fax: 631-567-5826
sales@kussmaul.com

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  • Page 1 Auto Power 2000W & 3000W Inverter/Chargers Auto Power 2000W shown. Model Numbers: 091-269-12-2000 091-269-12-3000 Installation Guide File: 091-269-12-XXXX 2 YEAR WARRANTY Rev: A. Revised By:PSS/JRN Date: 07-30-2019 170 Cherry Avenue Ph: 800-346-0857 West Sayville, NY 11796 Fax: 631-567-5826 www.kussmaul.com sales@kussmaul.com...
  • Page 3 WARRANTY POLICY Date and Revision 07-30-19 Rev.A All products of Kussmaul Electronics Company Inc. are warranted to be free of Product Numbers defects of material or workmanship. Liability is limited to repairing or replacing at our factory, without charge, any material or defects which become apparent in normal use within 2 years from the date the equipment was shipped.
  • Page 4 About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing the Scope The Guide provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: R EAD AND SAVE THIS NSTALLATION UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This chapter contains important safety and installation instructions for the Inverter/Charger ( ).
  • Page 6 Safety Information ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD FIRE AND BURN HAZARD • Do not expose the to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. • Do not cover or obstruct the air intake vent openings and/or install in This inverter/charger is designed for marine applications only when a zero-clearance compartment.
  • Page 7 NOTES: Precautions When Working With Batteries Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings on these BURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE products and on the engine.
  • Page 8 • For flooded non-sealed batteries, add distilled water in each cell until Use extra caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical This helps to purge excessive gas from cells.
  • Page 9 Regulatory FCC Information to the User Inverter/Charger is certified to appropriate US This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a and Canadian standards. For more information see “Regulatory Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits Approvals”...
  • Page 10 End of Life Disposal is designed with environmental awareness and sustainability in mind. At the end of its useful life, the can be decommissioned and disassembled. Components which can be recycled must be recycled and those that cannot be recycled must be disposed of according to local, regional, or national environmental regulations.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................iii Introduction .
  • Page 12 DC Components ..................1 Batteries .
  • Page 13 Step 5: Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) ............3 Mounting Options .
  • Page 14 Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications ................Battery Information .
  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction The Installation Guide provides detailed information for installing Inverter/Charger and the battery temperature sensor, wiring the inverter/charger to the AC and DC circuits, and connecting the inverter/charger to the anbus system. a anbus-enabled device that typically powers the anbus system. This Installation Guide provides: •...
  • Page 16: Materials List

    Introduction Materials List ships with the following items: • unit • Owner’s and Installation Guides and mounting template • Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) • DC terminal covers (one red, one black) with Installation and Owner’s two sets of #6-32 screws Guides and mounting template •...
  • Page 17: Installation Information

    Installation Information Before You Begin the Installation Installation Codes Before beginning your installation: Applicable installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation. Some examples are: • Read the entire Installation Guide so you can plan the installation from beginning to end.
  • Page 18: About The Anbus System

    About the anbus System Inverter Load AC Panel Panel Inverter Super Auto Eject Load Deluxe Cover w/ Panel Digital Display BATTERY Auto Power 2000 3000 network terminator Figure 2 Typical Kanbus System Diagram Auto Power Inverter Charger Installation Guide...
  • Page 19: Planning The Installation

    Planning the Installation Two Key Performance Factors This section provides information to help you plan for a basic installation of the Two key factors in particular will have a major impact on system performance. Size and Length of DC Cables To select the appropriate size and length of DC cables, see “DC Cabling”...
  • Page 20: Planning Preparations

    Planning Preparations Network considerations for only AC, DC, and Network Components include: For a successful installation, you need to plan for AC, DC, • Cables, connectors, network connectors, and terminators and network components of the power system. The AC and for the SCP and Automatic Generator Start, if installing.
  • Page 21 Planning Preparations IMPORTANT: Figure 3 does not Sine Wave show all required grounding or Inverter/Charger overcurrent protection. See the following two pages as well as page and 36 for information on required DC – over current or grounding protection. Always hire a qualified personnel to DC + AC Out AC In...
  • Page 22 Planning Preparations INVERTER AC SUB PANEL (TYPICAL) Read Installation Guides prior IMPORTANT: to installation. Always refer to local and national 15 A electrical codes for proper wire and breaker TO AC APPLIANCE LOADS sizes prior to installation. 20 A OPTIONAL GFCI duplex receptacle special kit 15 A output limit Neutral...
  • Page 23 Planning Preparations INVERTER AC SUB PANEL (TYPICAL) Read Installation Guides prior to IMPORTANT: installation. Always refer to local and national TO AC APPLIANCE 30 A electrical codes for proper wire and breaker sizes LOADS prior to installation. OPTIONAL GFCI duplex receptacle special kit 15 A output limit Neutral HARDWIRE CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 24 Planning Preparations AC Components between each line and neutral is still 120 volts AC, and the voltage between the neutral and ground is NOTE: Unless otherwise referenced specifically by product approximately zero. name, the components refer to Because the two lines are out of phase, the currents from inverter/chargers.
  • Page 25: Ac Output

    Planning Preparations AC Output AC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Device The output voltage on inverter/chargers is To meet CSA, UL, and electrical code requirements, and to 120Vac. The AC output line configuration depends on the protect system wiring, the AC inputs and outputs of the model.
  • Page 26 Planning Preparations AC Output Protection Tested GFCIs Compliance with UL standards requires that the manufacturer test and recommend specific GFCIs for use The breaker between the AC output and the AC on the output of the inverter. Table 1 lists models that have loads must be rated to protect the AC output wire size used.
  • Page 27: Ac Wiring

    Planning Preparations Distribution Panels Size of AC Input Wiring Wire size must be coordinated with the overcurrent protection provided ahead of the wire Some systems incorporate distribution panels both ahead of involved, in accordance with the electrical codes or the inverter/charger (the AC source panel) and between the regulations applicable to your installation.
  • Page 28: Ac Output Neutral Bonding

    Planning Preparations Size of AC Output Wiring Wire size must be coordinated is less than 25 amps, the wire size for that line and its with the current the wiring will carry. This current may be neutral must be coordinated for 25 amps. The wire size determined by the 25-amp ( ) and 20-amp ( must not be sized for anything lower than 25 amps.
  • Page 29: Dc Components

    Suitability This automatic neutral-to-ground bonding For detailed information about specific brands of batteries, system requires AC input sources with bonded neutral. This consult individual battery manufacturers. will be the case in most situations: in a utility feed, at an external AC hook-up, or a generator with a bonded neutral. If DC Cabling not, have an electrician look into bonding the source’s neutral Definition DC cabling includes all of the cables and...
  • Page 30: Dc Disconnects And Over-Current Devices

    FIRE HAZARD Model Fuse Size (A) Undersized cables will overheat. Consult local electrical codes to Auto Power 2000 determine minimum required size. Auto Power 3000 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. a. Based on National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. The NEC requires that the cables...
  • Page 31 Blank Page for future use.
  • Page 32: Unpacking And Inspecting The Inverter/Charger

    Planning Preparations Unpacking and Inspecting the To unpack and inspect: Inverter/Charger Keep the carton and packing material in case you need IMPORTANT: to return the for servicing. Unpack the unit and check the materials list. If anything HEAVY ITEM is missing from the shipping box, contact Customer Service.
  • Page 33: Installation Tools And Materials

    Planning Preparations Materials Installation Tools and Materials You will need the following materials to complete your Tools installation: Strain-relief clamp(s) for AC cables (not provided): 3/4" You will need the following tools to install the and/or 1" and the battery temperature sensor. DC battery cables Ë...
  • Page 34: Installing The Inverter/Charger

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Overview This section provides detailed information on installing the The overall procedure is divided into eight steps: Step 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger on page 2 Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger on page 2 Step 3: Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires on page 2 Step 4: Connecting the DC Cables on page 3 Step 5: Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) on page 3 Step 6: Connecting to the Network on page 4...
  • Page 35: Step 1: Choosing A Location For The Inverter/Charger

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger The inverter should only be installed in a location that meets the following requirements: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Ventilated Do not operate the inverter/charger in a closed-in Do not install this equipment in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected area or restrict ventilation in any way.
  • Page 36 Installing the Inverter/Charger Safe Locate the inverter/charger away from battery in a Orientation To meet regulatory requirements, the separate well ventilated compartment. Do not must be mounted in one of the approved install the inverter/charger in any compartment mounting orientations. See Figure 6 on page 2 containing flammable gases or liquids like gasoline.
  • Page 37: Step 2: Mounting The Inverter/Charger

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger Considerations mounting orientations are shown in Figure 6 on page 2 . Before mounting the , take the following two Mount your inverter/charger before you connect any wires factors into account. or cables. The weight of the inverter/charger requires To mount the inverter/charger:...
  • Page 38 Installing the Inverter/Charger Figure 6 Mounting Orientations Approved Mounting Orientation? Orientation Desktop Mount vert I nver Reset Enabl ge Fault Kanbus Interface Auto Power 2000 Comment Suitable only for non-marine applications with no risk of condensation or dripping water Upside-down Mount Wall Mount DC on Left On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing left...
  • Page 39 Installing the Inverter/Charger Installing the Inverter/Charger Orientation Comment Approved Mounting Wall Mount DC on Right Orientation? On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing right. Auto Power 2000...
  • Page 40 Installing the Inverter/Charger Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? Comment Wall Mount DC Up Not acceptable. This orientation does not meet regulatory requirements. Wall Mount DC Down Not acceptable. This orientation does not meet regulatory requirements.
  • Page 41: Step 3: Connecting The Ac Input And Ac Output Wires

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 3: Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires loads. All wiring to this panel must be through the inverter/ charger and none to the main panel upstream of the inverter/ charger. FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND ENERGY HAZARDS Make sure wiring being connected to the inverter/charger is de-energized IMPORTANT: wiring the output inverter to back to the main by a breaker or switch upstream.
  • Page 42: Connecting Ac Input Wires

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Connecting AC Input Wires Figure 7 shows the wiring compartment, which contains a grounding bus (used to wire the AC input and output ground ECT BATTERY wires) and a terminal block (used to wire the AC input and AC output connections).
  • Page 43 Installing the Inverter/Charger Strip approximately 2 inches (50 mm) off the jacket from the AC cable and separate the wires. EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Using a 1/4" blade slot screwdriver, loosen the terminal Connect wires to the correct terminals in the terminal block that is split into screws on the terminals.
  • Page 44: Connecting The Ac Output Wires

    Installing the Inverter/Charger 5. Connect the line and neutral wires to the output terminals Connecting the AC Output Wires (labeled AC Output on the terminal block, Figure 7 on page 28) as follows: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Line for Lines for Do not connect the output of the inverter to any AC source. Terminals Dual Output Single Output...
  • Page 45 Installing the Inverter/Charger 8. Secure the strain-relief clamp on the AC output cable jacket. 9. Attach the wiring compartment cover panel and tighten the four screws. 10. Connect the outgoing AC wires to an AC load panel equipped with circuit breakers.
  • Page 46: Step 4: Connecting The Dc Cables

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 4: Connecting the DC Cables DC Connection Precautions It is recommended to use crimp connectors. The connector should be designed for a 3/8" stud size to connect to the a crimp connector is used, it should be crimped using the tool indicated by the ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD connector manufacturer.
  • Page 47: Guidelines For Routing The Dc Cables

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables Follow these guidelines to ensure maximum performance. ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD • Route the cables away from sharp edges that might damage the insulation. Avoid sharp bends in the cable. •...
  • Page 48: Connecting The Dc Cables To The Inverter/Charger

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/Charger To connect the DC cables: 1. Route the DC cables from the battery bank to the inverter/ charger. Observe the “Guidelines for Routing the DC FIRE HAZARD Use only appropriately sized copper cable. Loose connections, improper Cables”...
  • Page 49 Installing the Inverter/Charger Use a wrench to tighten the bolt to a torque of 11–12 ft- 7. Before proceeding, check that the cable polarity is lbs or 132–144 inch-lbs or 14.9–16.3 Nm at the inverter/ correct: POSITIVE (+) on the inverter/charger is charger end.
  • Page 50: Dc Grounding

    Installing the Inverter/Charger To connect the chassis ground: 1. Using the appropriate wrench, loosen the nut on the bolt of the chassis ground point shown in Figure 10. 2. Connect the grounding cable between the chassis ground point and the DC grounding point for your system. In a vehicle installation, the DC grounding point will usually be the vehicle chassis or a dedicated chassis ground bus.
  • Page 51 Installing the Inverter/Charger rt e a rg u lt Chassis ground point Figure 10 DC Wiring and DC Grounding...
  • Page 52: Step 5: Connecting The Battery Temperature Sensor (Bts)

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 5: Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) Installing a battery temperature sensor (BTS) extends the life of a battery by preventing overcharging in warm temperatures Connector and undercharging in cold temperatures. With a BTS monitoring the battery temperature, the voltage delivered to the battery is adjusted according to the battery’s actual temperature.
  • Page 53: Mounting To The Negative Battery Terminal

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal To mount the sensor on the negative battery terminal: 2. Switch off all devices operating from the battery, or open the battery switch (if present) to disconnect the battery. 3. Wait 10 minutes for any explosive battery gases to dissipate.
  • Page 54 Installing the Inverter/Charger 7. Check to ensure that the sensor and all wires are held firmly and cannot be moved. 8. Turn the battery switch on again (if you opened it in Step BTS port 9. Route the sensor cable to the inverter/charger and plug it into the blue BTS port, as shown in Figure 13.
  • Page 55: Mounting To The Side Of The Battery Case

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case To mount the sensor on the battery case: The surface where the sensor is to be mounted must be flat and free from reinforcing ribs or other raised features. This surface must be in direct internal contact with the battery electrolyte.
  • Page 56: Step 6: Connecting To The Network

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 6: Connecting to the Network For your reference, Figure 15 shows where the network connections are made on the To connect to the anbus network: N Plug a network cable connected to the anbus network into either one of the two anbus Interface network ports on the u lt a rg...
  • Page 57: Step 7: Performing Checks Prior To Initial Start-Up

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 7: Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up Before testing your installation, ensure these conditions are met: Ë Chassis and AC grounds are properly installed. Ë AC input connections and AC output connections are wired correctly on the terminal block and not reversed. Ë...
  • Page 58: Step 8: Testing Your Installation

    Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 8: Testing Your Installation CLEAR FAULT INVERTER KANBUS INTERFACE STACKING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD RESET ENABLE INVERTER Do not use the INVERTER ENABLE button on the Auto Power to de- ENABLED AC IN FAULT energize the unit. This button and buttons on optional accessories, such as CHARGING WARNING SUPPORT the SCP, do not disconnect DC or AC power sources to the Auto Power.
  • Page 59: Testing In Charge Mode And Ac Bypass Mode

    Installing the Inverter/Charger 3. Disable the AC source and disable inverter mode by After initialization, observe that none of the lights on the pressing the INVERTER ENABLE button. front panel should remain illuminated. 4. Connect the test load to the AC output connection of the Press the INVERTER ENABLE button.
  • Page 60: Stacking Features

    Stacking Features inverter/chargers can support two stacking configurations. This gives the system engineer and/or installer more options to work with when tailoring a DAMAGE TO INVERTER/CHARGER Do not connect any wires to the AC INPUT L2 terminals on both units at all system to meet load demands.
  • Page 61: Parallel Stacking

    Stacking Features Parallel Stacking Main Distribution Panel A parallel stacking configuration allows the inverter and NEUTRAL WARNING: INCORRECT BATTERY charger capacity of a system to be doubled. Parallel-stacked inverter/chargers can operate from different battery banks, Wiring box cover must be in place during use to reduce risk of injury to persons meaning each unit is connected to its own battery bank.
  • Page 62: Series Stacking

    Stacking Features Series Stacking INPUT L2 terminal must have no connections at all. If L2 is connected to any incoming or outgoing AC line, the inverter/ A series stacking configuration allows two inverters to be charger may suffer internal damage not covered by warranty. configured to produce 120 volts AC, also known as, a single-phase three-wire configuration.
  • Page 63 Stacking Features Main Distribution Panel WARNING: INCORRECT BATTERY NEUTRAL Wiring box cover must be in place during use to reduce risk of injury to persons BATTERY NEGATIVE GROUND AC GROUNDS (BEHIND COVER) DC Ground or AC IN Grounding Electrode Terminal. See manual for more information.
  • Page 64: Stacking Cable

    Stacking Features Series Stacking Operation Stacking Cable The inverter is designed to accept power input from a single- For series stacking (120 volts), connect the stacking cable between the two STACKING ports. phase, three-wire 120/240-volt AC system with 120 volts to each inverter.
  • Page 65: Dc Connections For Stacked Inverters

    Stacking Features DC Connections for Stacked Inverters WARNING: INCORRECT BATTERY Use individual overcurrent devices between the battery Wiring box cover must be in place during use to reduce risk of injury to persons positive and each inverter. Keep cable lengths to the two BATTERY NEGATIVE inverter/chargers the same in order to balance cable losses.
  • Page 66: Neutral Wiring For Stacked Inverters

    Stacking Features Neutral Wiring for Stacked Inverters Main NEUTRAL Due to the neutral ground switching design of the Distribution Panel WARNING: INCORRECT BATTERY nverter/charger, it is mandatory that the AC INPUT Wiring box cover must be in place during use to reduce risk of injury to persons BATTERY and AC OUTPUT eutrals be isolated from one another.
  • Page 67: Configuring System For Stacked Operation

    Stacking Features Configuring System for Stacked Operation 4. Bring up the Advanced Settings screen by pressing Enter, Up, and Down arrow buttons all together. Verify all DC and AC connections. Check anbus network 5. Select Advanced Settings and press Enter. The connections and ensure that terminators are installed at Advanced Settings screen appears.
  • Page 68: Search Mode In Series Stacking

    Stacking Features NOTES: Disabling Search Mode on the Master Unit The only situation in which the Slave inverter may shut down In parallel stacking, search mode on the Master unit will not the Master inverter is when fault conditions are detected such function properly.
  • Page 69: Wiring Schematic

    Stacking Features Wiring Schematic NOTE: Please refer to the Stacking Configuration sheet that shows the wiring schematic employed between two Auto Power inverter/chargers that are stacked in parallel and in series. IMPORTANT: Follow the same guidelines in “Installing the Inverter/Charger” on page 20 when choosing cables and/or wires for AC and DC connections.
  • Page 70: Charger Settings In Stacked Configuration

    Stacking Features Charger Settings in Stacked Configuration includes a maximum 150A charger. EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not mix different battery types within the same battery bank. When using two stacked inverter/chargers connected to the same battery bank, a total of 300A Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 71: Calculations

    Stacking Features cables, current sharing is roughly equal through each parallel Calculations branch of batteries. Therefore, the above generalizations of Once installed and configured, each charger in charge rate (%) can be made for the entire battery the dual configuration should be set to its own bulk charge bank.
  • Page 72: Examples

    50A Divide the allowable charger output current of 50A by the Auto Power 2000's maximum charge capacity of 100A. by the s maximum charge capacity of 150A. So, 50 100, gets an approximate value of 0.5 (or 50%).
  • Page 73 Stacking Features Example 3: System composed of two stacked In this example, the actual output current is limited to 100% s. Each has a maximum charge capacity of of 100A which is 100A. Therefore, the actual System Total Inverter/Chargers 100A. The two stacked BULK output current comes out to 200A.
  • Page 74 Stacking Features To set the (%) setting in each Divide the allowable charger output current of 75A by the ’s maximum charge capacity of 150A. So, 75 150, gets an approximate value of 0.50 (or 50%) which can be set exactly to 50%. Set the (%) setting to which means 50%.
  • Page 75: Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications

    Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications The physical specifications of the are described in Table 5 below. Physical Specifications Table 5 Length 15.25 inches (387 mm) Width 13.5 inches (343 mm) Height 7.75 inches (197 mm) Weight (2kW) 60.5 lb (27.5 kg) Weight (3kW) 69.4 lb (31.5 kg)
  • Page 76: Battery Information

    Battery Information Battery Bank Sizing Amp-hour capacity is the number of amps a battery can continuously deliver during a specified number of hours. It is Battery capacity Battery size or capacity is just as represented by the product of the two —amps multiplied by important as the battery type selected for use with the Auto hours.
  • Page 77: Estimating Battery Requirements

    Battery Information Estimating Battery Requirements 4. Enter this information on the blank calculation worksheet (page 68). Step 2: Calculate Battery Size Calculating Battery Size 5. Complete the rest of the worksheet; see Table 6, “Battery Step 1: Compute Amp-hours Sizing Example” on page 6 for an example. For each appliance, compute the number of amp-hours that Size the batteries at approximately twice the estimated total will be used between charging cycles, as follows:...
  • Page 78 Battery Information Table 6 Battery Sizing Example Daily watt-hours needed (A) Power Consumption (B) Operating Time per for this appliance Appliance (Watts) Day (Hours) (= A × B) TV & VCR 200 W 2 hours 400 Wh Small microwave oven 800 W 15 min = 1/4 hour 200 Wh...
  • Page 79: Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet

    Battery Information Battery Banks Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet As your power requirements increase, you may need to use The following worksheet is a guide to help you determine more than one battery to obtain sufficient capacity. Batteries your battery needs. Be generous in estimating the time for can be connected in parallel, in series, or in series-parallel to which you will run each of the loads to ensure sufficient create higher capacity systems.
  • Page 80: Restrictions On Motor Size

    Battery Information Restrictions on Motor Size An appliance may require three to six times its normal running current in order to start. The can handle surges to 6000 watts for five seconds, which translates to a locked-rotor-amp rating of no more than 50 amps. The locked rotor amp may be specified on the motor nameplate as “LRA”...
  • Page 81 Battery Information Table 7 Battery Sizing Worksheet Daily watt-hours needed (A) Power Consumption (B) Operating Time per for this appliance Appliance (Watts) Day (Hours) (= A × B) hours hours hours hours hours hours hours hours Total daily watt-hours of AC load ×...
  • Page 82: Battery Cabling And Hook-Up Configurations

    Battery Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Battery Parallel Connection Several smaller batteries can be connected to create a battery bank of substantial size. You can connect batteries in three Batteries are connected in parallel when all the positive ways: in parallel, series, or series-parallel. terminals of a group of batteries are connected and then, To make a larger battery bank, connect individual batteries separately, all the negative terminals are connected.
  • Page 83: Battery Series Connection

    Battery Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Battery Series-Parallel Connections Battery Series Connection As the name series-parallel implies, both the series and When batteries are connected with the positive terminal of parallel configurations are used in combination. The result is one battery to the negative terminal of the next battery, they an increase in both the voltage and the capacity of the total are connected in series.
  • Page 84: Specifications

    Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical Specifications L × W × H 387×343×197 mm (15.25×13.5×7.75 in.) Net Weight 27.5 kg (60.5 lbs) 31.5 kg (69.4 lbs) Environmental Specifications Nominal Ambient temperature 30 °C (86 °F) 40 °C (104 °F) Invert mode: •...
  • Page 85 Specifications NOTE: All inverter specifications are at nominal conditions: 12 (or 24) volts DC inverting 120 volts AC, unless otherwise specified. Inverter Specifications Output wave form pure sine wave (true sine wave) Output power (continuous) 2000 W (up to 30 °C) 3000 W (up to 40 °C) Output power (5 seconds) 4000 W...
  • Page 86 Specifications NOTE: All charging specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °F (25 °C), 120 VAC, 60 Hz input, unless otherwise specified. Charger Specifications Charging method Three-stage charge (Bulk, Absorption, Float) Two-stage charge (Bulk, Absorption) The default charging method is three-stage. Without a battery temperature sensor Three settings with the following temperature values: Cool 50 °F (10 °C) / Warm 77 °F (25 °C) / Hot 104 °F (40 °C)
  • Page 87 Specifications NOTE: All transfer specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °F (25 °C), 120 VAC, 60 Hz input, unless otherwise specified. Transfer and General Specifications All Models Transfer time—utility to invert < 20 ms Minimum AC input voltage for transfer 85 VAC Maximum AC input voltage for transfer 135 VAC...
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