1. Important Safety Instructions WARNING! Before using the Inverter, read and save the safety instructions. 1-1. General Safety Precautions 1-1-1. Do not expose the Inverter to rain, snow, spray, bilge or dust. To reduce risk of hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
2. Features Pure sine wave output (THD < 3%) Output frequency:50 / 60Hz switch selections Input & output fully isolated design Power Saving Mode to conserve energy High efficiency 89~94% Driving highly reactive & capacitive loads at start moment Tri-Color indicators show input voltage & output load level Loading controlled cooling fan Advanced microprocessor Protection:Input low voltage...
3. Introduction This power inverter series is one of the most advanced line of mobile AC power systems. To get the most effective power inverter, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the instructions of this manual before you install and operate this model.
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3-1-3. Input Level:Display Input Voltages LED Status DC 12V DC 24V DC 48V RED Slow Blink 10.3~10.6 20.5~21.2 40.8~42.4 10.6~11.0 21.2~21.8 42.4~43.5 ORANGE 11.0~12.1 21.8~24.1 43.5~48.1 GREEN 12.1~14.2 24.1~28.6 48.1~56.3 ORANGE Blink 14.2~15.0 28.6~30.0 56.3~59.6 OVER RED Blink 15.0 30.0 59.6 3-1-4.
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3-1-6. Status:Display Power & Fault Status Green LED LED Signal Status Solid Power OK Slow Blink Power Saving Red LED LED Signal Status n i l n i l Intermittent Blink d i l 3-1-7. Power Saving Mode: Power Saving Mode is adjustable and set by the Dip Switches, S1, S2 and S3 on the front panel.
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3-1-8. AC outlets (available): North America (GFCI) NEMA 5-20R Continental European NEMA 5-15R Australia / New Zealand United Kingldom Universal IEC-1 HARD WIRE IEC-2...
3-2. Rear Panel Operations: DC INPUT POS(+) NEG(-) SK700 SK1000 REMOTE PORT SK1500 CHASSIS GROUND REVERSE POLARITY WILL DAMAGE UNIT SK2000 SK3000 POS(+) DC INPUT NEG(-) REMOTE WARNING: PORT REVERSE POLARITY WILL DAMAGE UNIT CHASSIS SHOCK HAZARD. GROUND DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
3-2-3. DC Input Terminal: Connect DC input terminal to 12V / 24V / 48V battery or the other power sources. 【+】represents positive, and【-】represents negative. Reverse polarity connection will blow the internal fuse and may damage the inverter permanently. DC Input Voltage Model Minimum Maximum...
3-4. Installation: The power inverter should be installed in an environment that meets the following requirements: 3-4-1. Dry – Do not allow water to drip on or enter into the inverter. 3-4-2. Cool – Ambient air temperature should be between 0℃ and 40℃, the cooler the better.
The longer and narrower the cables, the greater the voltage drop. Increasing DC cable size helps improve the situation. COTEK recommends the following cables for optimum inverter performance. (Apply both 120V and 230V versions ) Model No...
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3-5-1. Connect the cables to the power input terminals on the rear panel of the inverter. The red terminal is represents positive (+) and black terminal represents negative (-). Insert the cables into the terminals and tighten the screw to clamp the wires securely. WARNING! Ensure all the DC connections are tight (torque to 9 –...
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SK700 SK1000 SK1500 DC INPUT POS(+) NEG(-) REMOTE PORT CHASSIS GROUND INLINE FUSE BATTERY SK2000 Battery to inverter cable connection SK3000 POS(+) DC INPUT NEG(-) REMOTE WARNING: PORT REVERSE POLARITY WILL DAMAGE UNIT CHASSIS SHOCK HAZARD. GROUND DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
UL standards requires us to test and recommend specific GFCI. Cotek has tested the following GFCI – protected 20A receptacles and found that they functioned properly when connected to the output of the Inverter.
3-7. Inverter Operation: To operate the power inverter, use the ON / OFF switch on the Front panel to turn the power on. Then the power inverter is ready to deliver AC power to your loads. If there is several loads use, turn them on separately after the inverter is “ON”...
4. Troubleshooting: WARNING! Do not open or disassemble the Inverter. Attempting to service the unit yourself may cause the risk of electrical shock or fire. Problems and Symptoms Possible Cause Solutions “No AC Power Output” STATUS illuminates the red LED a.
24 months from the date of purchase and will repair or replace any defective power inverters if you directly returned them to us with postage paid. Please note that Cotek is only responsible for ensuring our products are operational before delivering. This warranty will be considered void if the unit has been misused, altered, or accidentally damaged.
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