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  • Page 1 Item no. 20072 3000 Watt AC Inverter User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: About This Inverter

    3000 Watt AC Inverter by Wagan Tech Thank you for purchasing this 3000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter by Wagan Tech. With minimal care and proper treatment it will provide years of reliable service. Carefully read, understand and comply with all instructions before use. Keep this manual for future reference.

  • Page 3: Load Considerations

    SAFETY WARNING THE INVERTER OUTPUT CAN BE LETHAL. IMPROPER USE OF THIS INVERTER MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. © 2008 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation.

  • Page 4: On/Off Switch

    3000 Watt AC Inverter by Wagan Tech Front Panel The Front Panel view shows the inverter’s ON/OFF Switch, Indicators, direct wiring High Current Terminals, four AC Outlets and optional Remote Switch Connector. LED Display Over Temp Remote ON/OFF Switch Overload...

  • Page 5: Digital Display

    AC outlets. Any wiring that is directly connected must be 10 gage or larger. Facing the Front Panel terminals are: Left Middle Right Neutral Ground © 2008 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation.

  • Page 6: Remote On/Off Switch Connection

    3000 Watt AC Inverter by Wagan Tech Neutral and Ground are bonded inside the inverter to comply with the National Electric Code (NEC) requirement that any AC source must have a Neutral to Ground connection. Remote On/OFF Switch Connection An optional cable and switch assembly provides a convenient Remote On/Off feature.
  • Page 7 CAUTION: CONNECTING THE “SENSE LINE” TO GROUND OR TO EITHER “HOT” TERMINAL WILL KEEP THE INVERTER IN A SHUTDOWN CONDITION Terminal and Outlet Diagram Ground Neutral Neutral Ground Household Sense Sense Inverter © 2008 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation.
  • Page 8 3000 Watt AC Inverter by Wagan Tech Rear Panel (Fuses are on the side of the inverter) Ground Terminal Positive (+) DC Negative (−) DC Input Terminal Input Terminal High-Speed Cooling Fans High-Speed Cooling Fans The fans automatically operates when the internal temperature of the inverter requires additional cooling.

  • Page 9: Ground Terminal

    At 3,000 watts continuous output this inverter requires a DC power supply (battery bank) that can continuously supply 300 amps at 12VDC for the duration of the run time. © 2008 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation.

  • Page 10: Configuring The Battery Bank

    3000 Watt AC Inverter by Wagan Tech Configuring The Battery Bank To determine the minimum battery 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: List the maximum continuous wattage that the inverter has to supply.
  • Page 11 The curve can be applied to any lead acid battery under load providing that it has an Ah rating at the 20 hour rate. © 2008 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation.
  • Page 12 3000 Watt AC Inverter by Wagan Tech Continuing with the previous example, the 150 amp load will need to run for 10 hours, so we begin configuration with a 1,500 Ah battery. If the vertical is 1,500 and the horizontal is 150 amps, the percentage of load on the battery is 10%.

  • Page 13: Fusing Requirements

    Make sure the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF (0) position. Disconnect any remote switch from the connector on the front panel. © 2008 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation.
  • Page 14 3000 Watt AC Inverter by Wagan Tech Locate the Ground Lug Terminal at the rear of the inverter. Connect an insulated 6 gage copper wire to the terminal. The other end of the ground wire is connected to a “proper” grounding point. Use the shortest practical length of wire. Connect this wire to the chassis of your vehicle or to the grounding system in your boat.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery Bank

    Manufacturer supplied engine driven alternators can usually be replaced with one that can continuously deliver higher amperage. This should be done at the outset. Keep the batteries © 2008 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation.

  • Page 16: Operating Issues

    3000 Watt AC Inverter by Wagan Tech charging when the vessel or vehicle engine is operating. In the case of a vessel, make sure that shore power is used to recharge the batteries whenever possible. Operating Issues Television and Audio Suggestions.
  • Page 17 PROBLEM: TV does not work Reason Solution TV does not turn on Contact TV manufacture to see if the TV is compatible with a modified sine wave © 2008 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    3000 Watt AC Inverter by Wagan Tech Specifications Name Description Input 12V (10–15V) DC Output 115VAC Output waveform Modified Sine Waveform Continuous power 3,000 watts Surge power 6,000 watts Efficiency Approximately 90 % No load Switch ON <0.6 ADC Switch OFF <0.2mADC...
  • Page 20 WAGAN Corp. Limited Warranty Registration Form...
  • Page 21 WAGAN Corporation disclaims any liability for consequential damages. In no event will WAGAN Corporation be responsible for any amount of damages beyond the amount paid for the product at retail. In the event of a defective item, please contact WAGAN Corporation at (00) 231-506 to obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#), and return instructions.
  • Page 22 © 2008 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation.

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