Wagan 5000W AC Power Inverter User Manual

Wagan 5000W AC Power Inverter User Manual

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5000W AC Power Inverter
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  • Page 1 Item� � � ����� ������ ProLine ™ 5000W AC Power Inverter User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: About This Inverter

    ProLine �5���W�Power�Inverter�by�Wagan�Tech User’s�Manual—Read�before�using�this�equipment ™ ® Thank�you�for�purchasing�the�ProLine �5���W�Power�Inverter�by�Wagan�Tech .� LOAD CONSIDERATIONS ™ ® With�minimal�care�and�proper�treatment�it�will�provide�years�of�reliable�service.� As�an�appliance�motor�starts,�it�requires�a�momentary�surge�of�power�called� Carefully�read,�understand�and�comply�with�all�instructions�before�use.�Keep�this� “starting�load”�or�“peak�load”.�Once�started,�that�appliance�needs�less�power�to� manual�for�future�reference. operate.�This�is�called�the�“continuous�load”.�It�is�important�to�know�starting�loads� and�continuous�loads�of�appliances�that�are�to�be�powered�by�this�inverter.� ABOUT THIS INVERTER Appliance�power�is�rated�in�watts.�This�information�is�usually�stamped�or�printed�on� This�heavy-duty�power�inverter�converts����volts,�direct�current�(��V�DC)�to���5�volts� most�AC�appliances�and�equipment.�In�some�cases,�a�tool�will�be�rated�in�amperes.� alternating�household�current�(��5V�AC).�It�easily�powers�TV/VCR�combinations,� To�convert�amps�to�watts,�multiply:�AMPS�×���5�(AC�voltage)�=�WATTS.�This�formula� microwave�ovens,�refrigerators�and�small�air�conditioners.�It�also�operates�at�high� yields�an�approximation�of�the�continuous�wattage�load�of�that�appliance.� efficiency�(up�to�9�%)�that�results�in�longer�running�time�and�extended�battery�life� The�starting�load�of�an�appliance�is�a�major�factor�of�whether�an�inverter�can�power� compared�to�other�inverters�with�this�level�of�power�output. it.�Starting�load�is�momentary.�With�many�appliances,�it�is�approximately�twice�the� This�inverter�has�the�highest�surge�capability�in�its�class.�Superior�surge�capability� continuous�load.�However,�some�appliance�starting�loads�can�be�as�high�as�eight� allows�the�inverter�to�start�most�difficult�motorized�loads.�Advanced�microprocessor- times�the�continuous�load.�To�determine�if�an�appliance�or�tool�will�operate�with�this� controlled�circuits�run�cooler�and�are�more�reliable�than�competing�units.� inverter,�run�a�test.�This�inverter�is�will�automatically�shut�down�in�the�event�of�an� overload,�so�there�is�no�danger�of�damaging�either�the�inverter�or�the�equipment.�...
  • Page 3: Front Panel

    ProLine �5���W�Power�Inverter�by�Wagan�Tech User’s�Manual—Read�before�using�this�equipment ™ ® FRONT PANEL BAR�GRAPH�DISPLAYS The�inverter�is�equipped�with�two�bar�graph�displays�to�monitor�DC�input�to�the�inverter.� The�Front�Panel�view�shows�the�inverter’s�ON/OFF�Switch,�Indicators,�direct�wiring� These�are�used�to�help�diagnose�problems�if�they�occur. High�Current�Terminals,�four�AC�Outlets�and�optional�Remote�Switch�Connector. VOLTS BAR GRAPH: This�inverter�operates�with�input�voltage�ranging�from���.��to��5�volts�of�direct� Bar�Graph� Displays current�(DC).�If�the�inverter�input�voltage�level�drops�below���.5�volts�DC,� an�alarm�will�sound.�When�input�voltage�drops�below����volts,�the�inverter� automatically�shuts�down.�This�display�is�a�measurement�of�the�voltage�at�the� DC�terminals�of�the�inverter,�not�actual�battery�voltage.�During�high�wattage� applications�the�display�may�show�a�lower�voltage�level�than�battery�voltage� because�of�cable�voltage�drop�that�occurs�between�the�DC�input�terminals�and� AC OUTPUTS the�battery.�Generally,�cable�voltage�drop�should�not�exceed��.�5�to��.5�volts,� Four���5V� Over�Temp� BATTERY OVER TEMP because�greater�voltage�drop�can�seriously�reduce�appliance�run�time. AC�Outlets While�charging�from�a�generator,�solar�panel�or�AC�powered�charger,�battery� voltage�will�be�higher�than�when�the�battery�is�resting.�This�inverter�will� OVERLOAD automatically�shut�down�if�the�input�voltage�is��7�volts�or�higher.�Voltages�that� ON/OFF� VOLTS AMPS are�greater�than��5�may�cause�damage�to�the�inverter.�Damage�caused�by�...
  • Page 4: Power Inverter Output Waveform

    ProLine �5���W�Power�Inverter�by�Wagan�Tech User’s�Manual—Read�before�using�this�equipment ™ ® REMOTE�ON/OFF�SWITCH�CONNECTION REAR PANEL A�supplied�cable�and�Remote�Switch�assembly�provides�a�convenient�remote�On/Off� ��Negative�(−)�DC� ��Positive�(+)�DC�Input� feature. Input�Terminals Terminals POWER INVERTER OUTPUT WAVEFORM This�inverter’s�AC�output�is�a�modified�sine�wave�(MSW)���5�volts�AC.�The� comparison�of�modified�sine�wave�and�household�AC�is�shown�in�the�figure�below. Sine�Wave This�modified�sine�wave�has�a�root�mean�square�(RMS)�voltage�of���5�volts.�Most� ordinary�AC�voltmeters�are�calibrated�to�read�“average”�voltage�and�assume�that� Ground� the�AC�waveform�will�be�a�pure�sine�wave.�These�meters�will�not�correctly�read� Terminal MSW�voltage,�and�will�display�about����to�3��volts�too�low.�Any�multi-meter� High-Speed� identified�as�“TRUE�RMS”�will�accurately�read�MSW�correctly. Cooling�Fan INVERTER OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS HIGH-SPEED�COOLING�FAN Fan�automatically�operates�when�there�is�power�and�switch�is�turned�on.� The�high�output�terminals�and�outlets�of�this�inverter�are�wired�in�a�similar�manner� to�that�of�house-hold�wiring.�The�“ground”�connection�(the�round�connection�on�an� NEGATIVE�DC�(−)�INPUT�AND�POSITIVE�DC�(+)�INPUT�TERMINALS outlet)�is�connected�to�inverter�frame’s�ground.�The�two�“blade”�connections�on�an� outlet�are�labeled�LIVE�and�NEUTRAL�because�the�neutral�is�connected�to�ground�...
  • Page 5: Planning The Inverter System

    ProLine �5���W�Power�Inverter�by�Wagan�Tech User’s�Manual—Read�before�using�this�equipment ™ ® PLANNING THE INVERTER SYSTEM 3.� Determine�the�total�watt-hours�of�energy�needed�by�multiplying�average� power�consumption�in�watts�by�hours�of�run�time.�For�example:��5���watts� Any�large�wattage�inverter�system�requires�planning�before�installation.�There�are� for����hours�=��5,����watt�hours.� several�steps�to�the�planning�process�so�the�user�must�determine�the�following: 4.� To�get�an�estimate�of�the�maximum�current�(in�amps)�that�a�battery�bank� •� Maximum�inverter�wattage�required. must�be�capable�of�delivering�to�the�inverter,�divide�the�AC�load�watts�by� •� Operating�time�(run�time)�needed�between�battery�recharges. ten.�For�example,�a��5���watt�AC�load�will�need��5��amps�at����volts�DC.� This�relationship�holds�for���V�DC�inverters�with�9�%�efficiency. •� Battery�bank�capacity�in�amp-hours. •� Charger�requirement�to�charge�batteries�within�a�practical�time. Using�the��5���watts�(or��5��amps)�for����hours�example,��5��amps�are�needed� for����hours.�This�provides�us�with�the�basic�amp-hours�(AH)�of�battery�life�that�is� •� Distance�between�battery�bank�and�inverter.� required.�Ten�hours�at��5��amps�equals��5���Amp-hours�(AH).�This�answer�is�just� a�starting�point�because�there�are�additional�factors�that�determine�actual�run�time.� DETERMINING MAXIMUM APPLIANCE WATTAGE These�include: Maximum�AC�appliance�wattage�is�the�first�factor�in�planning�battery�and�charging�...
  • Page 6: Fusing�Requirements

    ProLine �5���W�Power�Inverter�by�Wagan�Tech User’s�Manual—Read�before�using�this�equipment ™ ® yields�only�3�%�of�the�battery�capacity.�The�installer�must�carefully�plan�the�capacity� FUSING�REQUIREMENTS of�battery�bank�or�the�run�time�may�be�seriously�affected.�To�the�inexperienced� NOTE:��It�is�important�that�for�this�5����watt�inverter�has�two�ANL�4���ampere�or� installer,�several�trial�battery�capacities�may�be�required�to�make�sure�a�large� equivalent�main�battery�fuses�be�added�to�the�positive�(+)�battery�cable�as�close� enough�battery�capacity�is�available�to�achieve�the�desired�run�time. as�possible�to�the�battery�bank’s�positive�terminal.�The�fuse�amperage�rating�must� be�sized�to�allow�simultaneous�operation�of�all�the�AC�appliances�to�be�powered,� allowing�for�the�momentary�high�startup�current�requirements�of�inductive�loads.�Use� the�recommended�fuse�block�(fuse�holder)�and�fuse,�or�an�electrical�equivalent.�ANL� ��� type�fuses�and�fuse�holders�are�readily�available�from�marine�supply�dealers. 9� The�fuses�are�very�important�to�protect�equipment,�batteries�and�personnel.�The�fuses�protect� against�battery�explosion�if�the�cables�that�connect�to�the�inverter�accidentally�short.�� 8� BATTERY�BANK�DIAGRAM 7� The�diagram�below�shows�inverter�connections�to�a�battery�bank�with�recommended� 6� fuse�protection. 5� 4� ��to�4�cables�and�fuses 3� �� �� Fuse � � �� 4� 6� 8� ��� ��� �4� �6�...
  • Page 7: Ground�Terminal�Wire�Requirements

    ProLine �5���W�Power�Inverter�by�Wagan�Tech User’s�Manual—Read�before�using�this�equipment ™ ® DC�CABLE�GAGE� CABLE�PREPARATION Minimize�cable�losses�by�using�the�thickest�insulated�stranded�copper�wire� �.� Strip�all�cable�ends�to�allow�crimping�of�Ring�Terminals. available,�and�the�shortest�practical�length.�Refer�to�“Appendix�A”�at�the�rear�of�this� �.� Crimp�appropriate�sized�ring�terminals�onto�all�cable�ends�including�fuse� manual�for�suggested�cable�gauge. holder�cable�ends. 3.� Connect�the�fuse�holders�to�the�long�positive�(+)�cable�terminals. INSTALLATION—CONNECTING AN INVERTER 4.� Connect�the�fuse�holders�to�the�short�positive�(+)�cable�terminals. GENERAL�INFORMATION 5.� Wrap�the�inverter�positive�cable�ends�with�insulating�plastic�wrap. This�inverter�must�be�mounted�in�a�dry,�cool�and�dust�free�environment.� 6.� Mount�the�fuse�holders�to�a�support�structure. If�installation�is�on�a�wall�or�bulkhead,�the�inverter�should�be�mounted�horizontally.� 7.� Install�fuses�in�the�fuse�holders�and�tighten�the�retaining�nuts. Vertical�mounting�allows�dust�and�objects�to�fall�into�inverter�vents. 8.� Install�the�Ground�wire�from�the�inverter�enclosure�to�the�grounding�point. Loose�connections�will�result�in�a�severe�voltage�drop�that�can�cause�damage�to� WARNING: THE PROCEDURE THAT FOLLOWS IS FOR SAFE CONNECTION TO connectors,�conductors�and�insulation�and�can�cause�sparking.�Reverse�polarity�...
  • Page 8: Regular Loss Of Commercial Power

    ProLine �5���W�Power�Inverter�by�Wagan�Tech User’s�Manual—Read�before�using�this�equipment ™ ® WARNING ��.� Turn�ON�the�inverter.�The�display�on�the�front�panel�should�show�between� ��.5�to��5�volts�depending�on�the�voltage�of�the�power�source.�When�the� THERE IS DANGER OF EXPLOSION. DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT CHARGER voltage�reading�does�not�fall�within�this�range,�check�the�connections�of�the� CABLES DIRECTLY AFTER BATTERY DISCHARGE OR RECHARGE–MAKE SURE THAT THE wires�to�the�terminals�on�the�power�source�and�the�inverter�to�make�sure� BATTERY BANK AREA IS WELL VENTED BEFORE ATTACHING OR REMOVING CABLES.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    ProLine �5���W�Power�Inverter�by�Wagan�Tech User’s�Manual—Read�before�using�this�equipment ™ ® TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS PROBLEM:�LOW�OR�NO�OUTPUT�VOLTAGE Name Description Input ��V�(��–�5V)�DC Reason Solution Output ��5V�AC Poor�contact�with�battery�terminals Clean�terminals�thoroughly Output�waveform Modified�Sine�Waveform Using�incorrect�type�of�voltmeter�to�test� Use�true�RMS�reading�meter Continuous�power 5����watts output�voltage Surge�power ��,����watts PROBLEM:�INVERTER�IS�SHUT�DOWN Efficiency Approximately�9��% No�load�current�draw Reason Solution ��Switched�ON <�.6A�DC Battery�voltage�below����volts Recharge�or�replace�battery ��Switched�OFF <�.�A�DC Equipment�being�operated�draws�too�much�...
  • Page 10 Warrant y� Performance:� During� the� above� one� (�)� year� warrant y� period,� a� product�with�a�defect�will�be�replaced�with�a�comparable�model�when�the� product�is�returned�to�WAGAN�Corporation�with�an�original�store�receipt.�The� replacement�product�will�be�in�warranty�for�the�balance�of�the�original�one�(�)� year�warranty�period.� To�return�a�defective�item,�please�contact�WAGAN�Corporation�at�(8��)��3�- 58�6�to�obtain�a�Returned�Merchandise�Authorization�number�(RMA�),�and� return�instructions.�Each�item�returned�will�require�a�separate�RMA�.�After�you� have�received�the�RMA��and�the�return�instructions�from�WAGAN�Corporation,� please�follow�the�instructions�and�send�the�item�with�PREPAID�SHIPPING,�along� with�all�of�the�required�documentation,�a�complete�explanation�of�the�problem,� your�name,�address�and�daytime�phone�number.�WAGAN�Corporation�will,�at� its�option,�replace�or�repair�the�defective�part. A�Returned�Merchandise�Authorization�number�(RMA�)�is�REQUIRED�when� sending�in�any�defective�item.�WAGAN�Corporation�is�not�responsible�for�any� item(s)�returned�without�an�official�Returned�Merchandise�Authorization�number.� The�item(s)�must�be�returned�with�prepaid�shipping.�WAGAN�Corporation�is�not� responsible�for�any�shipping�charges�incurred�in�returning�the�item(s)�back�to�the� company�for�repair�or�replacement.�This�warranty�is�void�if�the�product�has�been� damaged�by�accident,�in�shipment,�unreasonable�use,�misuse,�neglect,�improper� service,�commercial�use,�repairs�by�unauthorized�personnel�or�other�causes� not�arising�out�of�defects�in�materials�or�workmanship.�This�warranty�does�not� extend�to�any�units�which�have�been�used�in�violation�of�written�instructions� furnished. Warranty�Disclaimers:�This�warranty�is�in�lieu�of�all�warranties�expressed�or� implied�and�no�representative�or�person�is�authorized�to�assume�any�other� liability�in�connection�with�the�sale�of�our�products.�There�shall�be�no�claims� for�defects�or�failure�of�performance�or�product�failure�under�any�theory�of� tort,�contract�or�commercial�law�including,�but�not�limited�to�negligence,�gross� negligence,�strict�liability,�breach�of�warranty�and�breach�of�contract. ©2008 WAGAN Corp. REV2012...
  • Page 11 3��88�San�Clemente�Street Hayward,�CA�94544,�U.S.A.� Tel:�+��.5��.47�.9��� U.S.�&�Canada�Toll�Free:��.8��.�3�.58�6 customerservice@wagan.com www.wagan.com ©�����Wagan�Corporation.�All�Rights�Reserved Wagan�Tech�and�wagan.com�are�trademarks�used�by�Wagan�Corporation REV�������6...

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