Understanding The Error Codes; Estimate Run Times - Nature Power Solar Generator 1800 User Manual

10. UNDERSTANDING THE ERROR CODES

ERROR
CODE
Inverter has sensed input under voltage and has
F_1
shutdown
Inverter has sensed input over voltage and has
F_2
shutdown
Inverter output has sensed overload or short
F_3
circuit and was shutdown
Inverter has sensed internal temperature high and
F_4
has shutdown
Inverter has sensed low voltage input and warning
F_5
occurs
Inverter has sensed output load is high and
F_6
overload shutdown is near
Inverter has sensed internal temperature high and
F_7
is close to thermal shutdown limit
Transfer relay has sensed high temperature and
F_11
shutdown
11. ESTIMATED RUN TIMES FOR VARIOUS LOADS
The following run times are from the base unit's 80AH battery on specific loads used for testing. Actual run times may vary.
LOAD
Cordless Phone
Home Alarm System
Clock/Radio
Table Lamp
Freezer (8.8 cu. ft.)
20" LCD TV
Refrigerator (18 cu. ft.)
Sump Pump (1/2 hp)
Microwave (mid-size)
Coffee Maker
TIPS: MAXIMIZE THE USAGE OF YOUR Solar Generator 1800
During times of power outage, here are some tips to maximize your run times for key back-up power applications:
Do not leave appliances on when not in use because they will drain the internal battery.
For computer use, use laptop, or desktop computer with LCD monitor instead of desktop computers with a CRT monitor.
Use small TVs instead of big screen TVs.
Use small desk lamps (25 to 40 W) instead of high-wattage lamps.
CONDITION
CONSUMPTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Recharge battery immediately and restart unit
Check battery voltage or if any external charger is connected to
the battery pod. Correct input and restart unit.
Check load connected to the output. Reduce load and restart
the unit
Turn unit off and wait for 15 minutes before restarting. Check if
any object has blocked the air flow of the unit
Recharge battery as unit will shut down shortly
Check load connected to the output. Reduce load.
Reduce load and check if any ventilation of the unit is blocked.
Check load connected to the output. Reduce load and check if
any ventilation of the unit is blocked
5W
5W
8W
40W/60W
80W
100W
120W
300W
1000W
1200W
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ESTIMATE RUN TIME
140hrs
140hrs
84hrs
16hrs/ 11hrs
8.5 hrs
6.5hrs
5hrs
1.5 hrs
45 mins
25 min