TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..............................3 Contact Us ...................................3 Important Safety Information ............................4 Specifications ..................................6 Components ..................................7 Design Features ...................................8 Installation ..............................9 Mount the Inverter ................................9 DC Wire Gauge & Fusing ...............................11 AC Output Connections ..............................14 Remote Inverter “On/Off ” Switch ..........................15 Operation ..............................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Dimensions™ Inverter from Sensata Technologies®! We think that you will find this product to be extremely reliable and easy to use. Please read this manual completely before installing or operating the unit. Contact Us Sensata Technologies can be reached by phone or email if you need assistance with this product.
Save this manual and keep it in a safe place. Sensata Technologies is an ISO 9001:2015 Registered Company. Sensata uses the following special notices to help prevent injury and/or damage to equipment: Safety Symbols DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Important Safety Information Continued Inverter Safety Instructions WARNING: Power inverters produce hazardous voltages. To avoid risk of harm or fire, the unit must be properly installed. WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not remove the cover. WARNING: Power inverters should not be mounted in a location that may be exposed to rain or spray. WARNING: Power inverters should not be installed in a zero-clearance enclosure.
Specifications Output Power (Watts Cont.) 1000 Output Current (Amps AC Cont.) Input Current (Amps DC Cont.) Up to 110 Peak Power (Watts) 2000 Peak Output (Amps AC) 23.5 Motor Starting Rating (hp) Weight (lbs.) Dimensions (in inches) (LxWxH) 17.3 x 9.0 x 3.6 Output Voltage (VAC) 120 +/- 5% Output Frequency...
Components Figure 1 A. GFCI B. Status LED C. Inverter On/Off D. Output Breaker E. Bonding Lug F. DC Input Connections G. Remote Switch Wiring Tab H. Remote Switch Connector I. Sleep Mode/ Shutdown Timer/ Low Battery Settings Page 7 12LP10 Manual...
Remote Switch Wiring Tab: Terminal is used to wire a customer supplied remote “On/Off ” switch. • Remote Switch Connector: Connect a Sensata-manufactured LED lighted remote switch to this connector for remote inverter control. The remote switch assembly must be ordered separately.
INSTALLATION Mount Inverter WARNING: Power inverters produce hazardous voltages. To avoid risk of harm or fire, the unit must be properly installed. WARNING: Power inverters should not be mounted in a location that may be exposed to rain or spray. WARNING: Power inverters should not be installed in a zero-clearance enclosure.
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Mount Inverter Continued Inverter Mounting Recommendations NOTE: The inverter mounting location should provide adequate ventilation and clearance to maintain room temperature during operation. At least ½” of clearance is required on all sides except the bottom. 1. Locate a suitable, secure mounting surface as close to the batteries as possible without being in the same compartment.
An inverter cable kit (positive cable, negative cable, and proper fuse) is needed to connect the inverter to a battery bank. An inverter cable kit designed to SAE guidelines can be purchased directly from Sensata – call for options. Min. Cable and Max. Fusing Guide at 5% Voltage Drop at Full Output Inverter to Battery Est.
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DC Wire Gauge & Fusing Continued Make an Inverter Cable Kit 1. Use a stranded copper cables in all cases. NOTE: The recommended maximum length of the inverter cable is 15 ft, and it must be fused within 18 inches of the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
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DC Wire Gauge & Fusing Continued Typical Cable Connection Procedure NOTE: Refer to Figure 4 for a typical DC wiring diagram. See Table 2 for proper cable sizes. 1. Remove the fuse from the fuse holder. 2. Connect the inverter’s bonding lug to ground of the vehicle chassis. 3.
AC Input/Output Connections WARNING: Damage to the power inverter will occur if an external AC power source is applied to the inverter’s AC hardwire output. WARNING: Do not directly connect another source of AC power to the AC output of the inverter. This will result in damage not covered under warranty.
Remote Inverter “On/Off ” Switch Install Remote Inverter “On/Off ” Switch – Customer Supplied An optional remote switch with an integral LED can be purchased and used to control the inverter. Mount the remote switch in a convenient location. Route the cable to the inverter and plug into the connector on the back. See Appendix for 20’...
OPERATION Once the inverter has been fully installed, wired, and DC power has been applied, the inverter is ready to turn on. The status LED beneath the AC wiring box on the left side of the inverter shows the current state of the inverter. Inverter Power Mode Usage: Any 120 VAC, 60 Hz single phase product within the inverter’s power rating.
CONFIGURATIONS Configuration Options Adjust the switch positions on the side of the inverter to configure the sleep mode, shutdown timer, and low battery settings. NOTE: Turn the inverter off before changing the switch settings. Figure 7 Switches Inverter Operation Sleep Mode Shutdown Timer Low Battery Down...
WARNING: Do not remove chassis cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Call or email customer service for free consultation during business hours. Business hours are 7:30am-5:30pm C.S.T Phone: 1-800-553-6418 or 1-651-653-7000 E-mail: inverterinfo@sensata.com Fax: 1-888-439-3565 or 1-651-653-7600 Website: http://magnum-dimensions.com/ LED Status Chart LED Status Chart LED Color &...
Troubleshooting Guide Check if the in-line fuse which is located within 18” from the battery’s positive post is installed or open. Check if DC connections are tight and clean. Check if the AC output circuit breaker is tripped. Check if the switches are on. Check if any of the wires connected to the remote No AC output during switches are loose or disconnected.
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