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- Page 1 User Manual Inverter/ Charger Inverter/ Charger Supreme Combi E n j o y G r e e n E n e r g y 12 VDC - 3000 VA | 12 VDC - 2000 VA | 120 VAC - 60 Hz whisperpower.com...
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- Page 3 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger Inverter-Charger 120V Series 12V-2000W-80A (61122085) 12V-3000W-100A (61123006) User Manual Manual Edition 20210929...
- Page 4 Important Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before using your Whisper Power Sinewave Inverter-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.
- Page 5 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This section contains important safety information for the Sinewave Inverter-Charger. Before using the unit, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the unit, and all appropriate sections of this guide. The Sinewave Inverter-Charger contains no user-serviceable parts.
- Page 6 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger FCC and EMC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules (for 120V models) and comply with the CE EMC Standard on 230V models.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UNDERSTANDING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT UNIT OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY... -
Page 8: Introduction
WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Whisper Power Sinewave Inverter-Charger. With our state of the art, easy to use design, this product will off er you reliable service by providing True Sinewave AC power for your home, cabin, boat, RV or trailer and recharge your battery automatically when utility AC is available. -
Page 9: Understanding The Unit
WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger 3. UNDERSTANDING THE UNIT WARNING: It is recommended that all wiring be done by a certifi ed 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. - Page 10 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger Multi-Function Display Typical Wiring Block Diagram of Inverter-Charger: Typical Wiring Block Diagram of Inverter-Charger: A Battery Bank • The use of deep cycle or lithium ion battery is highly recommended for power inverter application • For battery size, you need to identify how much and for how long the inverter has to provide AC power to the loads (based on Amps x hour energy consumption).
- Page 11 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger B DC Fuse or Circuit Breaker • DC-rated fuse or DC-rated circuit breaker connected along the DC positive line is required. 12V 2000W System 12V 3000W System Fuse/Circuit Breaker Rating 300Adc 400Adc • Based on the size of the Battery Bank, determine the overall short circuit current rating of the battery bank from the battery manufacturer.
- Page 12 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger E Chassis Ground DANGER: The unit chassis has to be grounded properly before use. Never operate the unit without proper grounding. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. Thinnest Wire Gauge Used Model Recreation Vehicle Marine...
- Page 13 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger Model AC Output Socket Type AC Output Thermal Breaker 120VAC series NEMA 5-20 GFCI By-Pass Mode Current (Maximum) Inverter Mode Current (Maximum) Model Total AC AC Output AC Output Total AC AC Output AC Output Output Hardwire Socket...
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Page 14: Installing The Unit
WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger 4. INSTALLING THE UNIT WARNING: Explosion hazard! • DO NOT install the unit near fl ammable fumes or gases (such as propane tanks or large engines). • AVOID covering the ventilation openings. Always operate unit in an open area. Choosing the location: The unit should only be installed in locations that meet the following requirements: •... - Page 15 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger CAUTION: Reversing the DC Input terminals will damage the unit and it cannot be repaired. Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by the warranty. IMPORTANT: Field wiring DC terminals tightening torque 12-13 Nm •...
- Page 16 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger • Connect the AC Main Panel AC Live or Hot wire to unit’s AC Input ‘L’ Live or ‘H’ Hot’ terminal b. • Connect the AC Main Panel AC Neutral wire to unit’s AC Input Neutral ‘N’ terminal c. •...
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Page 17: Unit Operation
WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger • Press the ‘RESET’ button until hearing a click to reset the GFCI outlet. • Check that the AC load is back ON again. Note: Be aware that a tripped GFCI outlet cannot be reset with the unit operating in Battery Power Mode and with the Load Sense setting activated. - Page 18 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger Indicator Status Function Power Unit is power ON AC Output AC Output Switch is turned ON and AC is available at the Output Socket AC Output Switch is turned OFF and AC is not available at the Output Socket Status Green...
- Page 19 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger Unit Setting Function Chart Unit Setting Display Description and Available Setting Inverter : Use as Inverter only. No By-Pass functions. (Default): Auto Backup. Inverter automatically turns ON when AC Blackout. : Manual Backup. When AC Blackout occurs, Inverter has to be manually turned ON by using the ‘Power’...
- Page 20 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger 12V/3000W Models: Selectable Range: 20A, 15A, 10A, 5A, 2A (Default 10A). Absorption to Float Current 12V/2000W Models: Selectable Range: 15A, 10A, 8A, 4A, 2A (Default 8A). Float Voltage Float voltage is based on the battery type chosen. All battery types have selectable ranges of 13.0 –...
- Page 21 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger Battery bar(s) in solid indicating the unit is running in Battery Mode. The bars show estimated remaining battery power. 4 solid bars: Battery is Full Battery 3 solid bars: Battery capacity with 75% remaining Inverter 2 solid bars: Battery capacity with 50% remaining Mode 1 solid bar: Battery capacity with 25% remaining...
- Page 22 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger Exploring the Unit Settings Inverter and Charger Functions AC INPUT AC OUT CHARGE FUNCTIONING COMMENT Commonly Bypass used default Backup setting Auto Backup Bypass For external Backup charger Requires user intervention Bypass Manual User Bypass Backup Intervention with external...
- Page 23 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger c) Battery Disconnect Function Battery Under and Over Voltage Setting Battery Low Disconnect voltage has selectable range: 10.5 - 12.0V (0.1V steps) (Default 10.5V) The Battery Low Disconnect Voltage has to be with a minimum of 0.5V below the Battery Low Alarm (BLA) Voltage.
- Page 24 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger Battery Charging Cycle Charging Voltage Setting: Bulk/Absorption (AbS), Float (FLO) and Recharge (rEC) Battery Type Bulk Voltage (Default) Float Voltage (Default) Recharge Voltage (Default) 13.8-14.8V (14.2V) 13.0-14.0 (13.8V) 12.8-14.0 (12.8V) Flooded 13.8-14.8 & 15.8V (14.4V) 13.0-14.0 (13.5V) 12.8-14.0 (12.8V) 13.8-14.8V (14.3V)
- Page 25 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger · Consult the battery manufacturer when choosing the Bulk Stage charging current of the battery bank. For a sealed lead acid battery, the rule of thumb for the maximum charging current is 1/5 of battery capacity. ·...
- Page 26 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger AC Source Circuit Breaker Function AC Source Circuit Breaker Setting 120 Vac Models: Selectable Values: 30A, 20A, 15A (Default: 30A) This setting limits the total AC current draw from the AC Source during the By-Pass Mode to avoid tripping the AC Source Circuit Breaker.
- Page 27 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger Understanding the Error Codes Code Condition Corrective Action No AC Output. Inverter shutdown due to low Recharge the battery immediately and restart unit. battery voltage. (Battery Mode) Note: E01 will shows for about 30 sec. After 30 sec, Display will turns Off and unit will shutdown completely. - No battery is connected to the unit.
- Page 28 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger Check battery setting. Check and any other DC When unit is in By-Pass mode, Battery Charging power sources connected to the battery has high voltage too high. voltage. Bad Battery classification: E01 (By-Pass Mode) - Check corrective action in E01 (By-pass Mode) condition has not been solved.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger 6. TROUBLESHOOTING To troubleshoot the unit, please note the error code displayed on the main unit and review “Understanding the Error Codes” in section 5. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CONDITION SOLUTION The thermal breaker on the unit is Reset the thermal breaker tripped Press and hold the ‘ESCAPE’... -
Page 30: Specifications
WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger 7. SPECIFICATIONS 12 V Input Model 120VAC 12V Model 61122085 61123006 Running as Inverter AC Output Power 2000W 3000W AC Output Current 16.6A AC Surge Power (Peak) 4000W 6000W AC Output Voltage/Frequency 120 VAC / 60 Hz AC Output Waveform Sinewave (<3% THD) Nominal DC Input Voltage... - Page 31 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger Running as Battery Charger Charging Voltage Range 13.8 - 14.8 VDC Float Voltage Range 13.0 - 14.0 VDC Recharge Voltage Range 12.8 - 14.0 VDC Bulk Charge Current Range 10 - 80 A 25 -100 A Absorption-Float Current Range 2 - 15 A 2 - 20 A...
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Page 32: Warranty
The warranty for this equipment depends upon the strict application of the instructions appear- ing in this manual. The warranty period for the Whisper Power Centre is 2 years. Refer to the Whisper Power general conditions of sales. 8.1. Exclusion of warranty No warranty claims will be accepted for damage resulting from handling, usage or processing that does not explicitly appear in this manual. - Page 33 WhisperPower Inverter / Battery Charger 8.2. Exclusion of liability The placement, commissioning, use, maintenance and servicing of the WP INVERTER CHARGER cannot be the subject of monitoring by WhisperPower. For this reasons we assume no responsi- bility and liability for damage, costs or losses resulting from an installation that does not conform to the instructions, defective functioning or deficient maintenance.
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- Page 36 E n j o y G r e e n E n e r g y WhisperPower BV Kelvinlaan 82, 9207 JB Drachten The Netherlands www.whisperpower.com sales@whisperpower.com...
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