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SAM Series Power Inverter
For models: (12 V DC INPUT, 115V AC OUTPUT)
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. BEFORE
USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS,
INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS, PLUS YOUR VEHICLE'S BATTERY
MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
OWNER'S MANUAL
SAM-250-12
SAM-450-12
SAM-800-12
SAM-1000-12
SAM-1500-12
SAM-2000-12
SAM-3000-12
Featured Design
Cool Surface Technology
Power Save Mode Technology
Soft Start Technology
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- Page 1 SAM Series Power Inverter OWNER’S MANUAL For models: (12 V DC INPUT, 115V AC OUTPUT) SAM-250-12 SAM-450-12 SAM-800-12 SAM-1000-12 SAM-1500-12 SAM-2000-12 SAM-3000-12 Featured Design Cool Surface Technology Power Save Mode Technology ...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure reliable service, your power inverter must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions thoroughly prior to installation and use. Pay particular attention to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual. The CAUTION statements advise against certain conditions and practices that may result in damage to your inverter. - Page 3 INTRODUCTION Your new SAM Series power inverter is one in a series of the most advanced DC to AC inverters available today. With proper care and appropriate usage, it will give you years of dependable service in your car, truck, RV or boat. SAM Series inverters designed with a universal protection circuit that provide added safety features include automatic shutdown, earth fault protection and a low battery alarm to prevent damage to your battery.
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Page 4: How Your Inverter Works
HOW YOUR INVERTER WORKS The inverter converts low voltage DC (Direct Current) from a battery or other power source to standard 115 volt AC (Alternating Current) household power. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The inverter converts power in two stages. The first stage is a DC to DC conversion process that raises the low voltage DC at the inverter input to 150 volts DC. -
Page 5: Installation / Environments
INSTALLATION / ENVIRONMENTS POWER SOURCE REQUIREMENTS The power source must provide between 10.5 and 15.5 volts DC and must be able to supply the necessary current to operate the load. The power source may be a battery or a well-regulated DC power supply. To obtain a rough estimate of the current (in amperes) the power source must deliver, simply divide the power consumption of the load (in watts AC) by Example: lf a load is rated at 100 watts AC, the power source must be able to deliver: 100 / 10=10A The inverter will provide you 115 VAC when powered by a 12 VDC source such as is found in a... -
Page 6: Installation Notes
INSTALLATION NOTES WARNING: Keeping ventilation when using batteries. Batteries may generate flammable gas during charging or discharging. The inverter (450W to 3000W models) has four slots in its mounting bracket that allow the unit to be fastened against a bulkhead, floor, wall or other flat surface. Ideally, the mounting surface should be cool to the touch. -
Page 7: Connecting To A Power Source
CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE EXTERNAL FUSE AND DC CABLE SELECTION WATT FUSE CABLE AWG MAX. CABLE LENGTH 1000W 150A 1.2m 1500W 200A 1.2m 2000W 300A 2 X #2 1.2m 3000W 450A 2 X #2 1.0m Check to be sure the inverter’s power switch is turned off and that no flammable fumes are present. -
Page 8: Connection To Load
CONNECTION TO LOAD Plug the cord from the equipment you wish to operate into the AC receptacle. The green LED indicator lights to indicate that the inverter is functioning. Make sure the combined load requirement of your equipment does not exceed inverter’s output rating. The inverter is engineered to be connected directly to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described above. -
Page 9: Operating Tips
OPERATING TIPS RATED VERSUS ACTUAL CURRENT DRAW OF EQUIPMENT Most electrical tools, appliances and audio/video equipment have labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts. Be sure that the power consumption of the item you wish to operate is less than inverter’s power. (If the power consumption is rated in amps AC, simply multiply by the AC volts (115) to determine the wattage). -
Page 10: Protective Features Of The Inverter
PROTECTIVE FEATURES OF THE INVERTER OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION – If the temperature inside the inverter is too high, the unit will automatically shut down. Allow the unit to cool for at least 15 minutes before restarting after a heat-related shutdown. Unplug unit while cooling. LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE PROTECTION - This condition is not harmful to the inverter but could damage the power source. -
Page 11: Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURES Remote Output DC Terminal USB port(*) Control port Resettable SMART FAN Cover(^^) (**) Fuse (^) 250W 450W 800W 1000W 1500W 2000W 3000W (*) Standard USB charging port +5Vdc, 500mA (**) Compatible with SAM Series remote control only. Connect with incompatible remote/cable will damage the power inverter/remote. -
Page 12: Common Problems
COMMON PROBLEMS POWER TOOLS AND MICROWAVE OVENS WON’T START Read the information panel on each power tool carefully to accurately determine the tool’s input wattage. Please remember that the power needed to start the power tool may be as much as 2 to 6 times its continuous wattage requirements. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TABLE 1 – INVERTER POWER SWITCH TURNED ON TROUBLE/ INDICATION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY No AC output; DC input below 10 volts Recharge or replace battery Yellow LED lit Inverter overheatthermal Remove or reduce load, wait Green LED not lit shutdown for inverter to cool. -
Page 14: Fuse Replacement
FUSE REPLACEMENT This inverter is protected by our integral electronic circuit and will automatically reset. More than that, this inverter is equipped with a fuse that is located inside the inverter. Normally, this fuse will not blow unless there is a serious problem occurs. Please DO NOT replace the fuse yourself, we recommend you contact technician to find and fix the problems.