PowerDrive ROAD PRC PD2000 Owner's Manual

Please read this manual thoroughly before installing and
operating your Inverter. This manual contains information
you need to obtain the performance required for your
application. Keep this manual for future reference.
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
It's very important that any operator and installer of this
inverter read and follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND
NOTES and all installation and operation instructions. In
particular, comply with
WARNINGS
(possibility of serious
injury or death), CAUTIONS (possibility of damage to the
inverter and/or other equipment), and NOTES (included to
assist you in achieving the maximum performance and
longest working life from this advanced-design inverter).
WARNINGS: INVERTER OUTPUT
This heavy-duty device produces voltages similar to
commercial AC power.
• Danger of shock or electrocution - treat inverter output
the same as commercial AC power.
• Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in
any locations that may accumulate flammable fumes
or gases. This is an electrical device that can briefly
spark when electrical connections are made or broken.
• Do not allow water or other liquids to contact the inverter.
• Do not use appliances with damaged or wet cords.
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• Do not connect to transfer switch.
• Do not connect to household outlets.
CAUTIONS: INVERTER OPERATING ENYIROMENT
• Surrounding air temperature should be between
-4°F-104°F -ideally between 32°F-104°F.
• Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight, if at all
possible. Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to
ensure free air circulation around the unit. Do not place
items on or over the inverter during operation. The unit
will shut down if the internal temperature gets too hot.
Restart the inverter after it cools.
• Your inverter will only operate from a 12V power source.
Do not attempt to connect the inverter to any other power
source, including any AC power source. Do not reverse
the DC input polarity- this will void the warranty.
APPLIANCE CAUTIONS
• DO NOT plug in battery chargers for cordless power tools
if the charger carries a warning that dangerous voltages
are present at the battery terminals.
• Certain chargers for small nickel-cadmium or nickel-
metal-hydride batteries can be damaged if powered by
this inverter. Two types of appliances are susceptible to
damage: Small, battery-operated appliances such as
flashlights, cordless razors and toothbrushes that plug
directly into an AC receptacle.
• Some fans with synchronous motors may slightly
increase in speed (RPM) when powered by the inverter.
This is not harmful to the fan or to the inverter.
• Use safety approved eX1ension cords rated at
15 Amps or higher.
• GFCI devices may not work with modified sine wave
(MSW) power.
• This inverter is not tested for use with medical equipment.
• Do not use power strips with surge protection.
FEATURES
1. Positive Power Input Terminal.
2. Negative Power Input Terminal.
3. High-Speed Cooling Fans. When the temperature inside
the inverter exceeds a preset limit, the cooling fan
automatically turns on to cool the inverter. When the
temperature reduces, the fan turns off.
4. Ground Terminal.
5. Green LED: Battery voltage indicator.
6. Yellow LED: Output power indicator (KW), which will be
activated when actual output power larger than 1000W.
7. RED LED: Output power indicator CN), which will be
activated when actual output power lower than 1000W.
8. Two screws to attach removable control panel.
9. Four (4) standard North American AC outlets, each
rated at 15 Amps.
10. ON/OFF Switch. Turns the inverter ON and OFF.
11. Digital display which can display battery voltage,
power watts and error code.
12. Standard USB output 2.4A and USB-C'" output 3.0A
13. Ventilation hole.
14. Voice alarm speaker.
Determining the DC Power Requirements
Your inverter requires the input of a 12-volt battery. To
calculate the approximate power in Amps a 12-volt
battery bank to you need to know the current, or Amps
required for powering the continuous AC load. A
shortcut method is to divide the continuous AC load
wattage by 10. For example, the continuous AC load is
3000 watts. The current (Amps) is: 3000/10 or 300 Amps
at 12 VDC. Add to the load any DC appliances that may
be powered by the battery bank.
• This inverter is not tested for use in marine applications.
• In the event of a continuous audible alarm or automatic '
shut down, turn the inverter OFF immediately. Do not
restart the inverter until the source of the problem has
been identified and corrected.
• When using your PowerDrive inverter to power lead acid
battery chargers (Like those used for a car,boat or
motorcycle) with modified sine wave, check the
temperature of the battery charger after 1 O minutes.
If the battery charger becomes hot , immediately
disconnect it from the inverter and allow it to cool before
resuming the charging operation .
WARNING: DANGER OF BATTERY EXPLOSION - INSTALL A FUSE
Battery Banks can deliver very high levels of current that
can vaporize metal, start fires and cause explosions.
PowerDrive recommends installing one ANL type fuse and
fuse holder close to the positive battery bank terminal. This
fuse protects the batteries from accidental DC cable
shorts, which can cause batteries to explode. ANL fuses
and fuse holders are available at most hardware supply
stores.
Powerdrive accessories available.
PDIFSK300 - lnline Fuse Kit with 300A Fuse
PDIFSR300 • 300A Fuse (2 pack)
CAUTIONS
• Loose connections can result in a severe decrease
in voltage that can cause damage to cables
&
insulation.
• Failure to make correct polarity (Pos/Neg) connection
between the inverter and the battery bank can result in
blowing fuses in the inverter & can permanently damage
the inverter. Damage caused by reversed polarity is not
covered under the warranty.
• Making the connection to the Positive terminal may
cause a spark as a result of current flowing to charge
capacitors within the inverter. This is a normal occurrence.
Sizing the Battery
To determine the minimum battery bank Ampere-hour
rating that you will need to operate appliances from the
inverter, and any DC appliances powered by the battery
bank. Follow these steps:
1. List the maximum wattage that the inverter has to
provide (as above).
2. Estimate the number of hours the appliances will be in
use between battery recharges. This will vary
depending on appliances. As an example, a typical
home-use coffeemaker draws 500 watts during its
brew time of 5 minutes, it maintains the temperature
of the pot at about 100 watts. Typical use of a
microwave oven is only for a few minutes. Some
longer operating time appliances are lamps, TV's,
computers and refrigerator/freezers.
3. Determine the total watt-hours of energy needed.
Then multiply the average power consumption in
watts by the number of hours of run time. For
example: 2000 Watts for 10 hours
=
20,000 Watt
hours. Using the 2000 Watts (or 200 Amps) for to
hours example as above, then 200 Amps is needed
for 1 O hours. This provides us with the basic
Amp-hours (AH) of battery that is required. Ten hours
at 200 Amps equals 2000 Amp Hours (AH). This
answer is just a beginning because there are other
conditions that determine actual run time.
These include:
• AC appliance load and time in use (Basic Amp Hour)
• Cable gauge and length
• Charge level of the batteries (between use, chargers
have to be able to fully charge the batteries)
• Temperature of the batteries (colder batteries provide
fewer Amps)
• Age and condition of the batteries (older batteries lose
capacity Amp hours)
• Compliance with turning off unnecessary AC and
DC loads.
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• Because of the possibility of sparking, it is eX1remely
important that both the inverter and the 12-volt battery
be positioned far from any possible source of flamma-
ble fumes or gases. Failure to heed this warning could
result in fire or explosion.
• Operating the inverter without correctly grounding the
unit may result in an electrical shock.
GETIING STARTED
When some tools turn on, there is an initial surge of
power to start. This surge of power is referred to as the
'starting load' or "peak load.' Once started, the tool or
appliance requires less power to operate. This is
referred to as the "continuous load" in terms of power
requirements. You will need to determine how much
power your tool or appliance requires to start up
(starting load) and it's continued running power
requirements (continuous load).
Power consumption is rated in watts, or it can be
calculated from Amperes (Amps) . This information is
usually stamped or printed on most appliances and
equipment. If this information is not indicated on the
appliance or equipment, check the owner's manual. For
electrically sensitive equipment, contact the manufactur-
er to determine if the device you are using is compatible
with modified sine wave AC.
Multiply: AC AMPS X 110 (AC voltage)
=
WATTS
This formula yields a close approximation of the
continuous load of your appliance.
Multiply: WATTS X 2
=
Starting Load for most
appliances
This formula yields a close approximation of the starting
load of most appliances. Exceptions are motorized
appliances such as pumps, freezers and air condition-
ers. These appliances can have startup loads of up to
eight times the rated watts.
If there is any doubt about sizing the battery bank, it is
safe to over estimate the Amp hour requirements of the
battery bank.
Note:
The type of batteries you use to power your
high-power inverter is important. Operating a high-power
inverter will routinely discharge batteries and they will
require frequent recharging. Batteries used to start
engines are not designed to repeatedly charge and
discharge. We recommend using "deep-cycle" or
"marine" rated batteries.
CABLE GAUGES
When connecting the inverter to a battery bank use the
thickest stranded insulated copper wire available in the
shortest length practical.
LENGTH PD1000 PD1500 PD2000 PD3000
1ft BAWG BAWG 6AWG 4AWG
2ft
BAWG 6AWG 4AWG
4AWG
3ft BAWG 6AWG 4AWG 2AWG
4ft
6AWG 4AWG 2AWG 2AWG
5ft 4AWG 4AWG 2AWG 2AWG
6ft 2AWG 2AWG 11 0AWG 1/0AWG
7ft 2AWG 2AWG 2/0AWG 2/0AWG
8ft 2AWG 2AWG 3I0AWG 3/0AWG
9ft 2AWG 2AWG 3/0AWG 3/0AWG
10ft 2AWG 2AWG 3/0AWG 3/0AWG
RECOMMENDED FUSE SIZE
AMPERAGE 100A 150A 200A
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300A
Mounting the Inverter
Your inverter should not be mounted under the hood of a
vehicle. If installing in a vehicle, choose a dry, cool, ventilated
area clos to the battery as practical. Before drilling any
mounting holes, make sure that there are no wires, fuel lines,
or tanks directly behind the surface to be drilled.
To mount
the Inverter:
1. Inverter
ON/OFF
switch must be in the OFF position.
2. The inverter should be mounted horizontally.