Battery-Biz 5300, 5250, 5170, 5200 User Manual

ProMariner

On Board

®

Solutions

A ProMariner Company

ProMariner

®

On Board

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A ProMariner Company

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8:30 - 5:00 Eastern Time
200 International Drive, Suite 195
Portsmouth, NH 03801

specifications subject to change without notice

02/05

Heavy Duty Marine / Industrial Grade

TruePower Inverter Series

1500 - 3000 Watt High Power Models

Owner Manual & Installation Guide

Model Part Number Description

1500 Watt 05150 12 VDC Input / 1500 Watt 110 VAC Output Inverter
1700 Watt 05170 12 VDC Input / 1700 Watt 110 VAC Output Inverter
2000 Watt 05200 12 VDC Input / 2000 Watt 110 VAC Output Inverter
2500 Watt 05250 12 VDC Input / 2500 Watt 110 VAC Output Inverter
3000 Watt 05300 12 VDC Input / 3000 Watt 110 VAC Output Inverter

1700 Watt 05174 24 VDC Input / 1700 Watt 110 VAC Output Inverter
2000 Watt 05204 24 VDC Input / 2000 Watt 110 VAC Output Inverter
2500 Watt 05254 24 VDC Input / 2500 Watt 110 VAC Output Inverter
3000 Watt 05304 24 VDC Input / 3000 Watt 110 VAC Output Inverter

Your Satisfaction is Important to us. Do Not return this Product to the Retailer or
Dealer for any service or warranty requirements. Please call our Customer Care
Department line at 1-800-824-0524 from 8 am to 5 pm (Eastern Time) for warranty,
service or installation assistance you may need. Thank you.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Please save and read all safety, operating and installation instructions before
installing or applying DC power to your TruePower Inverter.

Customer Service & Warranty

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Customer Service & Warranty

We are committed to customer satisfaction and value your business. If at any time
during the warranty period you experience a problem with your new TruePower Inverter
simply call us at 1-800-824-0524 during standard business hours (8:30 AM – 5 PM
Eastern Time) for technical support.

TRUEPOWER

TWO YEAR LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY

Each product is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship to the original consumer in normal
use for two full years from the date of purchase. On Board Solutions and Professional Mariner, LLC at its
discretion will repair or replace free of charge any defects in material or workmanship. The following
conditions apply:

• Warranty is calculated from date of manufacture if not registered within two weeks of sale.

• Warranty void if damage occurs due to negligent repairs.

• Customer is responsible for returning the product to On Board Solutions and Professional
Mariner, LLC. inbound shipping costs must be prepaid.

• This warranty does not cover blemishes due to normal wear and tear or damages caused
by accidents, abuse alterations or misuse.

Purchase or other acceptance of the product shall be on the condition and agreement that On Board Solutions and
Professional Mariner SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
(Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitations may not
apply to you.) This warranty is made in lieu of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Onboard Solutions and
Professional Mariner. Additionally, On Board Solutions and Professional Mariner neither assumes nor authorizes
any person for any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product.

To make a claim under warranty, call Factory Service at 1-800-824-0524. Follow the company’s return policy, which
will be provided by the company. On Board Solutions and Professional Mariner will make its best effort to repair
or replace the product, if found to be defective within the terms of the warranty, within 30 days after return of the
product to the company. On Board Solutions and Professional Mariner will ship the repaired or replaced product
back to the purchaser.

The GFCI is covered by a 90 day warranty limitation, as the life of a GFCI in a harsh, humid, outdoor marine
environment cannot be guaranteed. The GFCI is a standard off the shelf serviceable / replaceable component
in the TruePower Inverter Series. Please contact Customer Service for additional assistance.

This warranty provides to you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to
state. This warranty is in lieu of all other, expressed or implied.

OBS & Professional Mariner, LLC.

Factory Service Center

200 International Drive, Suite 195

Portsmouth, NH 03801

Service Phone: [phone]

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Table Of Contents

Safety and Precautions... pages 1-2

Installation Preparations... pages 2-3

Overview... pages 3-4

Features... page 5

Installation Guidelines... pages 5-9

Testing Your Inverter... page 10

Operation... pages 11-12

Optional Remote Installation... pages 12-13

Trouble Shooting... pages 14-17

Specification... page 18

Customer Service & Warranty... page 19

Introduction

Thank you from all of us at On Board Solutions, A ProMariner Company.
Congratulations on your recent purchase of a TruePower Inverter!

Leading the Marine industry in Power Conversion for over 30 years, ProMariner’s On
Board Solutions division has designed a complete line of Power Inverters ranging from
200 to 3,000 watts specifically for Marine / Industrial use. TruePower Inverters will
convert your OnBoard 12Vdc Battery power to 110Vac Household Power to run TV’s,
Laptops, Gaming Systems, power tools, hairdryers, coffee makers, blender’s, large
appliances and more.

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Please save and read this manual carefully and fully understand the safety instructions
before installing your new TruePower Inverter.

Safety & Precautions

Specifications

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General Safety Instructions

Before installing and using your new inverter, read all appropriate sections of this
guide and any cautionary markings on the inverter, batteries and on your appliances.

1. CAUTION: Do not operate the inverter if the carton or unit has significant damage
from being dropped or crushed, received a direct hit of force or is otherwise damaged.

2. CAUTION: Do not dismantle the inverter. Call the factory directly when service or
repair is required. Incorrect assembly may result in risk of electrical shock or fire.

3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC and DC power
from the inverter prior to any maintenance or cleaning.

4. CAUTION: Protect the inverter from rain, snow water and spray.

5. CAUTION: Internal inverter components remain charged after power is disconnected.

6. CAUTION: As a precaution - Keep Children away from the inverter and its components!

The same potentially hazardous or lethal AC power that is found in a normal household
110AC power outlet can be found in the TruePower inverter.

7. CAUTION: Under no circumstance should the user connect live AC (household) power
to the inverter’s AC receptacles. The inverter will become damaged even if it is switched
off. This unit can only take 12V DC battery power and invert it to 110V AC household
power. This unit is not a battery charger!

Specifications

TruePower 1500W 1700W 2000W 2500W 3000W

Power (W) 1500W 1700W 2000W 2500W 3000W
Input Voltage 12V 12V 24V 12V 24V 12V 24V 12V 24V
Continuous Power 1500W 1700W 2000W 2500W 3000W
Surge Power 3000W 3400W 4000W 5000W 6000W
Output Waveform Modified Sine Wave
AC Output voltage 115V +/- 10%
AC Output amps (up to)(continous)

DC Input Voltage
DC Input Amps (up to) 150A 170A 85A 200A 100A 250A 125A 300A 150A

Efficiency >85% 90% max
Cooling Fan Yes
Short Protection Yes
Soft- Start Yes
High Voltage Protection Yes
Reverse Polarity Protection (by fuse)

High Battery Shutdown 15.0 ± 15.0 ± 30.0 ± 15.0 ± 30.0 ± 15.0 ± 30.0 ± 15.0 ± 30.0 ±

1VDC 1VDC 1.5 VDC 1VDC 1.5 VDC 0.5 VDC 0.5 VDC 1VDC 1.5 VDC

Low battery Alarm 10.5 ± 10.5 ± 21.0 ± 10.5 ± 21.0 ± 10.5 ± 21.0 ± 10.5 ± 21.0 ±

Operating environment temperature
Internal Fuse 35A * 35A * 20A * 25A * 15A * 30A * 15A * 35A * 20A *

6pcs 6pcs 6pcs 12pcs 12pcs 12pcs 12pcs 12pcs 12pcs

13.6 15.5 18.2 22.7 27.3

10V-15V 10V-15V 20V-30V 10V-15V 20V-30V 10V-15V 20V-30V 10V-15V 20V-30V

Yes

0.5 VDC 0.5 VDC 1 VDC 0.5 VDC 1 VDC 0.5 VDC 1 VDC 0.5 VDC 1 VDC

-15 to 50° Celsius or 5 to 122° Degrees Fahrenheit

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8. CAUTION: For an ABYC E-11 compliant installation, this Inverter must be installed
with an inline fuse in the positive (+) cable on the DC side of the inverter (between the
battery and the inverter) at a distance of seven inches from the battery connection
(Please see Specifications Table in this Manual for correct sizing).

Personal Safety Precautions

1. Someone should be within the range of your voice or close enough to come to
your aid when installing power inverters or working near lead acid batteries.

2. Wear complete eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes while
working on or with batteries. Have plenty of soap and water nearby in case of battery
acid comes in contact with skin, clothing or eyes.

3. If battery acid comes in contact with skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap
and water. If acid enters the eye (s) flood eye (s) with running water for at least 10
minutes and get medical attention immediately.

4. Never smoke or allow a spark or a flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.

ProMariner Part No. for
Recommended User Supplied
ABYC E-11 Compliant Fuse

Amperage

ProMariner Part No. for
Recommended User Supplied
ABYC E-11 Compliant Fuse

Amperage

ANL Ignition Protected Fuses for 12V TruePower Models

Single Position ANL

High Amperage

Fuse Holder

88120 88200 88200 88300 88425 88425

100-425 amps 200 amp 200 amp 300 amp 425 amp 425 amp

Single Position ANL

High Amperage

100-425 amps 100 amp 200 amp 200 amp 300 amp

1500 Watt 1700 Watt 2000 Watt 2500 Watt 3000 Watt

ANL Ignition Protected Fuses for 24V TruePower Models

Fuse Holder

88120 88100 88200 88200 88300

1700 Watt 2000 Watt 2500 Watt 3000 Watt

Troubleshooting

Safety & Precautions / Installation Preparations

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Power tool operates at incorrect speed

Possible Cause:

- Caused by the purely inductive load

Solution:

- Operate a small lamp or a similar non-inductive load at the same time as the tool.

Note about Modified Sine Wave Inverters
A modified sine wave inverter has a waveform more like a square wave, but with
an extra step or so. A modified sine wave inverter will work fine with most equipment,
although the efficiency or power will be reduced with some.

Motors, such as refrigerator motor, pumps, fans etc will use more power from the
inverter due to the fact that a modified sine wave has a lower efficiency than that
of pure sine wave. Most motors will use about 20% more power.

Some fluorescent lights may not operate quite as bright, or may buzz.

Electronic timers and/or digital clocks will often not operate correctly. Many
appliances get their timing from the line power, and because the timing of a modified
sine wave signal may be slightly different than that of a pure sine wave, clocks and
timers may run faster or not work at all.

Note: Some stereo systems and radios may emit a buzzing sound from their speakers
when operated from the inverter. This buzzing occurs because the radio or electronic
device does not filter the modified sine wave produced by the inverter adequately.

Television interference may occur with some TV signals, even though this inverter
is designed to minimize such interference. If a disturbance occurs in a weak TV
signal, you may try the following to correct the problem:

- Place the TruePower inverter far away as possible from the television, the antenna
cables and the antenna as well. Use an extension cable from the inverter to the
TV if necessary.

- Make sure the TV antenna provides a snow free signal when operated on a source
other than the inverter. Additionally, we recommend the use of a high quality,
shielded antenna cable.

- Coil the TV power cord as well as the input power cables running from the battery
to the inverter.

- Attach an AC interference filter or similar filter product between the inverter
and televisions power cord. This type of filter is available at most electronic
supply stores.

- Try a different Television set as different models and manufacturers vary in their
vulnerability to interference.

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Personal Safety Precautions Continued

5. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto a battery. It may
spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts that may cause an explosion.

6. Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches and
jewelry when working near a battery. A battery can produce a short circuit high enough
to weld a ring or any metal, causing serious burns.

7. Never charge or invert power from a frozen battery.

*WARNING: Restrictions on Use- The TruePower inverter shall not be used in connection
with life support systems or other medical equipment devices.

Preparing for Installation

Read this entire installation section if you plan a hardwire installation from
beginning to end.

WARNING: This devise is not Ignition Protected
Avoid serious injury or death from or explosion. Do not install in compartments
containing gasoline fueled engines or gasoline tank, or in areas where ignition
protected equipment is required.

WARNING: Do not mount the inverter above or below your batteries.

WARNING: Electrical shock and fire hazards
On Board Solutions, a ProMariner Company recommends all wiring be done by
qualified personnel. Disconnect all AC and DC power sources to prevent accidental
shock. Disable and secure all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic generator
starting devices. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all the
applicable installation codes and regulations.

WARNING: Installation Precaution
The TruePower inverter should be mounted on a flat horizontal surface or a vertical
surface with the front panel and label facing the user. In no case should the front or
rear endcaps be facing in an upward or downward position. This allows proper ventilation
and product safety of the unit as intended by design.

WARNING: Fire Hazard
Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install this equipment in a
compartment with limited airflow; Overheating may result.