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1. Important safety information WARNING! Before installing and using the inverter, you need to read following safety information carefully. 1.1. General Safety Precautions 1.1.1 Do not expose the inverter to water, mist, snow or dust. To reduce the risk of hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation shaft. Do not install the inverter in a zero-clearance compartment.
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2. Features - Pure sine wave output (THD < 3%) - Output frequency: 50 / 60 Hz with switch selections - Input & output fully isolated design - Low power “Power Saving Mode” to conserve energy - High efficiency 88~94% - Capable of driving highly reactive &...
3. Instructions This power inverter series is one of the most advanced lines of mobile AC power systems. To get the most effective power inverter, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the instructions of this manual before you install and operate this model. 3.1 Front panel operation 3.1.1 Front view: PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER...
3.1.6 AC outlet (outlet sockets available): - Europe (IEC) - Continental Europe (SCHUKO) - North America (NEMA 5-15R) 3.1.7 Power saving mode: Power saving mode is adjustable and set by the dip switches, S1, S2 and S3 on the front panel. Example: With the watt setting at 15W, a >15W load will make the inverter operate normally, a <15W load will enter into the power saving mode.
3.2.4 Use wire #8 AWG to connect chassis ground with vehicle chassis. WARNING! Operation the inverter without a proper ground connection may cause an electrical safety hazard. 3.3 Installation The power inverter should be installed in an environment that meets the following requirements: 3.3.1 Dry: Do not allow water to drip on or enter into the inverter.
3.4.3 Before proceeding further, carefully check that cable you have connected does tie negative terminal of inverter to the negative output power source. CAUTION! Reverse polarity connection will blow the fuse in inverter and may permanently damage the inverter. Damage caused by revers polarity connections is not covered by warranty.
3.6 DC wiring connections Follow this procedure to connect the battery cables to the DC input terminals on the inverter. The cables should be as short as possible (less than 10 feet / 3 meters ideally) and large enough to handle the required current in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to the installation.
3.7 Inverter operation To operate the power inverter, use the ON / OFF switch on the front panel to turn the power on. Then the power inverter is ready to deliver AC power to the loads. If you are operating several loads from the power inverter, turn them on separately after the inverter is on. This will ensure that the power inverter does not have to deliver the staring currents for all the loads at one time.
4. Troubleshooting WARNING! Do not open or disassemble the inverter. Attempting to service the unit yourself may cause an electrical shock or fire. Problems and symptoms Possible cause Solutions Low output voltage. Using average reading voltmeter. Use true RMS reading meter and cable.
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Serial number: Version : 04 Date : 25 February 2008 Victron Energy B.V. De Paal 35 | 1351 JG Almere PO Box 50016 | 1305 AA Almere | The Netherlands General phone +31 (0)36 535 97 00 Customer support desk...
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