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Go Power! Electric Inc.
PO Box 6033
Victoria, BC V8P 5L4
T el: 866-247-6527
Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 3

2. SPECIFICATIONS 3

3. FEATURES 4

4. INSTALLATION 5

5. OPERATION 8

6. OPERA TING LIMITS 8

7. TROUBLESHOOTING 9

8. MAINTENANCE 10

9. WARRANTY 10

Owner’s Manual

Go Power! Electric Inc.
PO Box 6033
Victoria, BC V8P 5L4
Toll Free Tel: [phone]
Toll Free Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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Low battery alarm on all the
time, LED indicator is red.

Low input voltage.

Poor DC wiring, poor
battery condition.

Have qualified service techni­cian check and replace.

Make sure that inverter is
connected to 12 V battery.
Check regulation of charging
system.

Recharge battery. Use proper
cable and make solid connec­tions. Use new battery.

8. Maintenance

Very little maintenance is required to keep your inverter operating properly. You should
clean the exterior of the unit periodically with a dry cloth to prevent accumulation of
dust and dirt. At the same time, tighten the screws on the DC input terminals.

9. Warranty

We warrant this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase and will repair or replace any defective Go
Power! Inverter when directly returned, postage prepaid, to the manufacturer. This
warranty will be considered void if the unit has suffered any obvious physical
damage or alteration either internally or externally, and does not cover damage arising
from improper use such as plugging the unit into an unsuitable power sources,
attempting to operate products with excessive power consumption requirements,
reverse polarity, or use in unsuitable climates.

This is the only warranty and the company makes no other warranties, express or
implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Repair or replacement are your sole remedies and shall not be liable for damages,
whether direct, incidental, special or consequential, even though caused by negli­gence or other fault.

1. Introduction

The Go Power! Inverter series provides mobile power for people on the go. Run
standard AC appliances wherever you travel. Silent, lightweight and simple to
use, Go Power! Inverters can be used in a wide range of applications including
remote homes, RVs, boats and long haul trucks. It will operate most televisions and
VCR’s, personal computers and small appliances including drills, sanders, grind­ers, mixers, blenders and microwaves. The inverter must have a greater power
rating than the load to which it is providing power.

To get the most out of your power inverter, it must be installed and used properly.

Please read the instructions in this manual before installing and using
your inverter.

2. Specifications

2.1 GP-600 Inverter 12V

Output 600 W
Output wave form Modified Sine Wave
Output voltage 115 VAC rms
Regulation +5%-10%
DC input voltage 10-15 V
Low battery alarm ± 2% 10.5 V
Low battery shut-down ± 2% 10 V
Efficiency 80-90%
Frequency ±1% 60 Hz
No load current 0.2 A
Surge rating 860 W
Over thermal protection Yes
Cooling fan Yes - continuous
Overload protection Yes
Dimensions (LxWxH) 230 x 85 x 51 mm

9” x 3.4” x 2”

Net weight 2.1 kg

4.6 lbs

Inverter Install Kit Included

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3. Features

3.1 Front view – GP-600

a) AC outlet

a) AC outlet:

Outlet sockets available: North America

b) ON/ OFF switch:

Leave in the OFF position during installation.

c) Power:

Lights green when GP-600 is on.

d) Fault:

Lights red when when fault has occured.

c) Power

d) Fault

b) ON/ OFF switch

The power inverter will also shut down if the input voltage exceeds 15 V. This
protects the inverter against excessive input voltage. Although the power inverter
incorporates protection against over voltage, it may still be damaged if the input voltage
is allowed to exceed 20 V.

7. Troubleshooting

7.1 Common problems

a) Buzz in audio systems

Some inexpensive stereo systems will emit a buzzing noise from their loud speakers
when operated from the power inverter. This is because the power supply in the
device does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced by the power
inverter. The only solution is to use a sound system that incorporates a higher quality
power supply.

b) Television interference

Operation of the power inverter can interfere with television reception on some
channels. If this situation occurs, the following steps may help to alleviate the
problem.

• Do not operate high power loads with the power inverter while watching
television.

• Make sure that the antenna feeding your television provides an adequate
(“snow free”) signal and that you are using good quality cable between the
antenna and the television.

• Move the television as far away from the power inverter as possible.

• Keep the cables between the battery and the power inverter as short as
possible and twist them together with about 2 to 3 twists per foot. This
minimizes radiated interference from the cables.

7.2 Troubleshooting guide

Problem and Symptoms

Low AC output voltage
95-105 VAC.

Possible Cause

Using standard voltmeter.
Overload.

Solution

Use true RMS averaging
meter.

No output voltage and LED
indicator is red.

No output voltage, LED
indicator is red.

No output voltage, no lights.

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Overload.

High input voltage.

Internal fuse open.

Reduce load.

Make sure that inverter is
connected to 12 V battery.
Check regulation of charging
system. Reduce load.

Make sure that inverter is
connected to 12 V battery.
Check regulation of charging
system.

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5. Operation

To operate the power inverter, turn it on using the ON/OFF switch on the front panel.
The power inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads. If you are operat­ing several loads from the power inverter, turn them on separately after the inverter
has been turned ON. This will ensure that the power inverter does not have to deliver
the starting currents for all the loads at once.

5.1 Controls and indicators

The ON/OFF switch turns the control circuit in the power inverter ON and OFF. It
does not disconnect power from the power inverter.

When the switch is in the OFF position, the power inverter draws no current from
the battery. When the switch is in the ON position but with no load, the power idle
current is approximately 1 A (see product specifications for exact current draw).

6. Operating limits

6.1 Overtemp

The fault LED will come on when the inverter has shut itself down because the inverter
has become overheated. The power inverter may overheat because it has been
operated at power levels above it’s rating, or because it has been installed in a location,
which does not allow it to dissipate heat properly. The power inverter will restart
automatically once it has cooled off.

6.2 Overload

The fault LED will come on when the power inverter has shut itself down because
its output circuit has been short-circuited or drastically overloaded. Switch the ON/
OFF switch to OFF, correct the fault condition, and then switch the ON/OFF switch
back to ON.

Some induction motors used in refrigerators, freezers, pumps and other motor oper­ated equipment require very high surge currents to start. The power inverter may not
be able to start some of these motors, even though their rated current draw is within
the power inverter.

3.1 Rear view – GP-600

b) Battery terminals

a) Ventilation port

a) Ventilation port:

Do not obstruct, allow at least 1 inch for air flow.

b) Battery terminals: Connect to 12 V battery or other 12 V power

source. Note that “+” is positive, “-” is negative. Reverse polarity connection will
blow internal fuse and may damage inverter permanently.

Note: Minimum inverter DC cable & DC inverter fuse sizes, see section 4.3 and 4.4.

4. Installation

4.1 Where to install

The power inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following require­ments:

If the motor refuses to start, observe the battery voltage indicator while trying to
start the motor. If the battery voltage indicator drops below 11 volts while the
inverter is attempting to start the motor, this may be why the motor will not start.
Make sure that the battery connections are good and that the battery is fully
charged. If the connections are good and the battery is charged, but the voltage still
drops below 11 volts, you may need to use a larger battery.

6.3 Input voltage

The power inverter will operate from input voltage ranging 10 V – 15 V. If the voltage
drops below 10.7 V, an audible low battery warning will sound and the fault LED will be
on. The power inverter will shut down if the input voltage drops below 10 V. This
protects your battery from being over discharged.

a) Dry - Do not allow water to drip or splash on the inverter.
b) Cool - Ambient air temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C (the cooler the

better).

c ) Ventilated - Allow at least two inches of clearance around the inverter for airflow.

Ensure the ventilation openings on the rear and bottom of the unit are not ob
structed.

d) Safe - Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as batteries or in any

compartment capable of igniting flammable liquids such as gasoline.

e) Inverter should be located within 10 feet of the batteries.

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4.2 Hook-up and testing

To hook-up the inverter please follow these guidelines:

Caution

Do not connect this inverter and another AC source (generator or utility power) to the
AC wiring or AC loads at the same time. Doing so will destroy the inverter and void
the warranty, regardless whether the inverter is switched on or off. If you are using
more than one AC source for the AC wiring or AC loads, it is highly recommended that
you install an automatic transfer switch (GP-TS), available from Go-Power Electric
Inc.

1. Unpack and inspect your Go Power! Inverter, check to see that the power switch
is in the OFF position

2. Attach the DC inverter cables to the DC power input terminals on the rear panel of
the power inverter. The (+) terminal is positive and (-) terminal is negative. Con
nect the cables to the terminals by placing the lug connector at the base of the
terminal and tightening the terminal screw or nut. Clamp the wires securely and
ensure connections are tight.

Caution! A reverse polarity connection may permanently damage the
inverter. Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered
by our warranty.

3. First connect the cable from the negative terminal of the inverter to the negative
terminal of the battery. Make a secure connection.

Caution! Loose connections result in excessive voltage drop and may
cause overheated wires and melted insulation. Ensure connections are
tight.

4. Before proceeding further, carefully check that the cable you have just con
nected is going from the negative terminal of inverter to the negative terminal of
the power source (battery).

8. Set the power inverter switch to the OFF position. The power LED light may blink
and go dim. The internal alarm may sound momentarily . This is normal. Plug the test
load into the AC receptacle on the front panel of the inverter.

9. Set the power inverter switch to the ON position and turn the test load on; the
inverter should supply power to the load. If you plan to measure the output
voltage of the inverter, a true rms meter must be used for accurate readings.

4.3 Cables

Cables are included with the unit. The battery interconnect cables supplied with the GP­600 inverter are not fused. If these cables are used, it is recommended a 70 amp fuse is
placed in-line with the positive wire. If user supplied cables are preferred, please use 8
ft or less of #6 Cable with a 70 Amp fuse. Install the inverter fuse into the positive lead.
Fuse should be located within 12” of battery. Ensure all connections are tight and secure.

4.4 Inverter Fuse Example

• GP-600 - 110 amp fuse with 10’ #4 wire

GP Inverter

GP Fuse

*Installation using two 12 volt batteries.

12 V Batteries

5. Install the inverter fuse into the positive lead. Fuse should be located within 12”
of battery. Ensure all connections are tight and secure. (See 4.3)

6. Connect the cable from the positive terminal of inverter to the positive terminal of
the battery. Make a secure connection. Check your polarity.

Caution! Connecting this inverter to AC distribution wiring or AC loads in
which the neutral and ground are connected (bonded) will damage the unit
and void the warranty.

7. Set the power switch to the ON position. Check that the power LED is ON, and if
not, check your battery bank and the connections to the inverter.

Warning! You may observe a spark when you make this connection
since current may flow to charge capacitors in the power inverter. Do
not make this connection in the presence of flammable fumes, as
explosion or fire may result.

GP Fuse

6 V Batteries

GP Inverter

*Installation using two 6 volt batteries.

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