Wiring The Battery Bank; Appliances And Run Time; Table 2-3, Appliance Power Consumption And Run Time - Sensata Magnum Energy CSW3012-X Owner's Manual

2.4.5

Wiring the Battery Bank

WARNING: Lethal currents will be present if the positive and
negative cables attached to the battery bank touch each other.
During the installation and wiring process, ensure the cable ends
are insulated or covered to prevent touching/shorting the cables.
Info: DO NOT connect the DC wires from the battery bank to
the inverter until 1) all DC wiring is complete, 2) the correct DC
overcurrent protection has been installed, and 3) the correct DC
voltage and polarity have been verifi ed.
Depending upon the voltage of the batteries (6 or 12 VDC), the batteries
must be wired in series, parallel, or series-parallel to provide the correct
voltage. The interconnecting DC wires must be sized and rated exactly the
same as those used between the battery bank and the inverter.
Place the batteries as close as practical to the inverter, preferably in an
insulated and ventilated enclosure. Allow adequate space above the batteries
to access the terminals and vent caps (as applicable). Also, allow at least 1"
(2.5 cm) of space between the batteries to provide good air fl ow. DO NOT
mount the batteries directly under the inverter.
CAUTION: Install batteries in a well ventilated area. Batteries
can produce explosive gasses. For compartment or enclosure
installations, always vent batteries to the outside.
Info: To ensure the best performance from your inverter system,
batteries should be of the same size, type, rating, and age. Do not
use old or untested batteries.
2.4.6

Appliances and Run Time

The CSW3012-X inverter can power a wide range of household appliances
including small motors, hair dryers, clocks, and other electrical devices.
As with any appliance using batteries for power, there is a certain length
of time that it can run—this is called "run time." Table 2-3 below provides
estimates of power consumption and run time for various appliances using a
12V-120AH battery bank.

Table 2-3, Appliance Power Consumption and Run Time

Estimated run time on different 12V Battery Bank Size
AC Load
60AH
50 W 11 hrs.
100 W 5 hrs.
200 W 2.5 hrs.
500 W 49 mins
1000 W 15 mins
1500 W 8 mins
2000 W N.R.
2500 W N.R.
3000 W N.R.
Note: N.R. - Not Recommended
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120AH 180AH
22 hrs. 33 hrs.
11.5 hrs 17 hrs.
5 hrs. 8 hrs.
2 hrs. 3 hrs.
49 mins 1.5 hrs.
27 mins 49 mins
15 mins 34 mins
11 mins 25 mins
N.R. 17 mins
2.0 Installation
240AH 300AH
44 hrs. 55 hrs.
23 hrs. 29 hrs.
11 hrs. 13.5 hrs.
4 hrs. 5 hrs.
2 hrs. 2.5 hrs.
1 hrs. 1.5 hrs.
49 mins 1 hrs.
37 mins 49 mins
27 mins 37 mins
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