Magnum Energy CSW1012 User Manual

CSW1012

Pure Sine Wave Inverter

Owner’s Manual

Disclaimer of Liability

Since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use and maintenance of the CSW1012 inverter is beyond the control of Magnum Energy, Inc., this company does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss, damage or expense, whether direct, indirect, consequential or incidental, arising out of or in any way connected with such installation, operation, use, or maintenance.

Note as well that while every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual, the speciﬁ cations and product functionality may change without notice. Magnum Energy, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

Restrictions on Use

The CSW1012 inverter may only be used in life-support devices or systems with the express written approval of Magnum Energy. Failure of the CSW1012 inverter can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of that life-support device or system, or to affect the safety or effectiveness of that device or system. If the CSW1012 inverter fails, it is reasonable to assume that the health of the user or other persons may be endangered.

Document Information

Description – CSW1012 Owner’s Manual Part Number and Revision – 64-0063 Rev A Date Published – February 2013 This manual is printed without color for cost savings. However, this entire

manual is available for download under the Document Library tab at www.magnumenergy.com with many of the ﬁ gures available in color.

Contact Information

Magnum Energy, Inc. Phone: 425-353-8833 2211 West Casino Rd. Fax: 425-353-8390 Everett, WA 98204 Web:

http://www.magnumenergy.com

Statement of Appreciation

From all of us at Magnum Energy – Thank you for purchasing this CSW1012 inverter. We understand that you have many purchasing options in the marketplace,

and are pleased that you have decided on a Magnum Energy product. At Magnum we are committed to providing you with quality products and

services, and hope that your experience with us is pleasant and professional.

Record the unit’s model and serial number in case you need to provide this information in the future. It is much easier to record this information now, instead of trying to gather it after the unit has been installed.

Model: Serial Number:

CSW1012

Magnum Energy® is a registered trademark of Magnum Energy, Inc.

Important Product Safety Instructions

This manual contains safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and operation of this product. Read all instructions and safety information contained in this manual before installing or using this product.

Safety Symbols

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, ﬁ re, or other safety hazard, the following safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous and important safety instructions.

WARNING: Indicates that failure to take a speciﬁ ed action could

result in physical harm to the user.

CAUTION: Indicates that failure to take a speciﬁ ed action could

result in damage to the equipment.

Info: Indicates information that emphasizes or supplements im-

portant points of the main text.

Product Safety Alerts

WARNINGS:

• All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local, state and federal electric codes.

• This product is designed for indoor/compartment installation. Do not expose to rain, snow, moisture, or liquids of any type.

• Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short circuits.

• Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when installing or performing maintenance on the inverter.

• Always disconnect the batteries or energy source prior to installing or performing maintenance on the inverter. Live power may be present at more than one point since an inverter utilizes both batteries and AC.

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed/used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception—which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on—the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Table of Contents

1.0 Overview .................................................................................. 1

2.0 Installation .............................................................................. 3

2.1 Pre-Installation ........................................................................ 3

2.1.1 Installation Guidelines ........................................................ 3

2.1.2 Unpacking and Inspection ...................................................3

2.1.3 Tools Required ................................................................... 3

2.2 Locating and Mounting the Inverter ............................................5

2.2.1 Locating the Inverter .......................................................... 5

2.2.2 Mounting the Inverter .........................................................6

2.2.3 CSW1012 Inverter Dimensions............................................. 7

2.3 Wiring the Inverter – General Requirements ................................8

2.3.1 Wiring Requirements .......................................................... 8

2.3.2 Torque Requirements .......................................................... 8

2.4 DC Wiring ............................................................................... 8

2.4.1 DC Wire Sizing................................................................... 9

2.4.2 DC Overcurrent Protection ................................................. 10

2.4.3 DC Grounding .................................................................. 10

2.4.4 DC Cable Connections ....................................................... 10

2.4.5 Wiring the Battery Bank .................................................... 11

2.4.6 Appliances and Run Time .................................................. 11

2.4.7 Wiring the Inverter to the Battery Bank............................... 12

2.5 Testing the Inverter ................................................................ 14

2.5.1 Inverter Functional Test .................................................... 14

2.5.2 GFCI Test ........................................................................ 14

3.0 Operation ............................................................................... 15

3.1 Understanding Loads .............................................................. 16

3.2 System Maintenance ............................................................... 16

4.0 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 17

5.0 Speciﬁ cations ......................................................................... 18

6.0 Limited Warranty ................................................................... 19

6.1 How to Receive Warranty Service ............................................. 19

List of Figures

Figure 1-1, Front Panel Features .......................................................... 1

Figure 1-2, Back Panel Features ..........................................................2

Figure 2-1, Basic System Diagram .......................................................4

Figure 2-2, Approved Mounting Positions .............................................. 6

Figure 2-3, CSW1012 Dimensions ........................................................ 7

Figure 2-4, DC Cable to Battery Terminals ........................................... 13

Figure 2-5, DC Cable to Inverter’s DC Terminals .................................. 13

Tables

Table 2-1, DC Wire/Overcurrent Device for Rated Use ............................. 9

Table 2-2, Appliance Power Consumption and Run Time ........................ 11

Table 3-1, Examples of Digital Display Readings .................................. 15

Table 4-1, CSW1012 Inverter Error Codes ........................................... 17

Table 4-2, Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................... 17

Table 5-1, CSW1012 Specifications .................................................... 18

1.0 Introduction

1.0 Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the CSW1012 pure sine wave inverter provided by Magnum Energy, Inc. This inverter is designed to be powerful, yet simple to operate, and will provide you with reliable AC power for troublefree use. Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the features and beneﬁ ts of your CSW1012 inverter.

1 2 3

Figure 1-1, Front Panel Features

The front panel of the CSW1012 inverter is equipped with the following features:

1. Status Indicator – an at-a-glance LED that provides the inverter’s sta-

tus—lights green, red, or amber (see Section 4.0 Operation).

2. Digital Display – a three-character alphanumeric display that shows

the inverter’s measured battery voltage, total AC output power, and any error or warning codes.

3. Power/Select Button – a momentary button switch that allows the

inverter to be quickly turned on or off.

4. Remote Port – a RJ11 connector that allows an optional remote switch

to be connected via a remote cable. Note: Remote switch is sold sepa-

rately (PN:CSW-RS).

5. USB Port – allows USB-enabled devices to be powered and charged.

6. GFCI – a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter protected AC outlet (with LED

indicator and test/reset capability). The GFCI outlet quickly stops the ﬂ ow of electricity in the event a ground fault occurs on the device that is plugged into the inverter.

7. Serial Number – the unique identiﬁ cation number assigned to each unit

(with a model-speciﬁ c preﬁ x).

1.0 Introduction

The back panel of the CSW1012 inverter is equipped with the following features:

8. Cooling Fan – an intake cooling fan that automatically turns on when the

inverter’s internal temperature rises above 122 °F (50 °C). The fan turns off when the inverter’s internal temperature falls below 122 °F (50 °C).

9. DC Negative Terminal (black) – the inverter’s connection to the nega-

tive terminal on the 12 VDC battery bank.

10. DC Positive Terminal (red) – the inverter’s connection to the positive

terminal on the 12 VDC battery bank.

11. Model Number – the model number of the inverter (i.e., CSW1012),

and regulatory compliance information.

12. DC Chassis Ground Screw – the connection that is used to tie the ex-

posed chassis of the inverter to the DC grounding system. The grounding screw (8-32 x 3/8 Phillips PH) either connects to the vehicle’s chassis, to the DC grounding bus, or to the engine’s negative bus.

13. Mounting Flanges (front and rear) – used to mount and secure the

inverter to a shelf/wall.

8 9 10

Figure 1-2, Back Panel Features

Regulatory Compliance

The CSW1012 inverter is intended to be used for land vehicles (RVs or trucks) or marine craft. It has been tested and listed to UL 458, 5th Edition (Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Crafts) for use in the US; and is also certiﬁ ed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 (General Use Power Supplies) for use in Canada. It has been tested and certiﬁed to these product safety standards by Intertek Testing Services (known as ETL), which is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). NRTLs are qualiﬁed organizations that meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to perform independent safety testing and product certiﬁ cation.

2.0 Installation

Review this section and the Important Product Safety Instructions before proceeding with the installation of your inverter.

WARNING: Installations should be performed by qualiﬁ ed per-

sonnel, such as a licensed or certiﬁ ed electrician. The installer determines which safety codes apply and ensures all applicable installation requirements are followed. Applicable installation codes vary depending on the speciﬁ c location and application.

WARNING: Review the “Important Product Safety Information” on

page ii and adhere to all cautionary markings located on the inverter and on the batteries.

2.1 Pre-Installation

Before proceeding, read the entire Installation section to determine how best to install your CSW1012 inverter. The more thorough you plan in the beginning, the better your inverter needs will be met. The simpliﬁ ed system diagram shown in Figure 2-1 should be reviewed to assist you in planning and designing your installation. This drawing is not intended to override or to restrict any national or local electrical codes. This drawing should not be the determining factor as to whether the installation is compliant, that is the responsibility of the electrician and the onsite inspector.

2.1.1 Installation Guidelines

• Before connecting any wires, determine the cable routes throughout the

home or vehicle/boat, both to and from the inverter.

• Always check for existing electrical, plumbing, or other areas of poten-

tial damage BEFORE drilling or cutting into walls.

• Make sure all wires have a smooth bend radius and do not become kinked.

• If installing this inverter in a boat, RV or truck, ensure the conductors

passing through walls, bulkheads, or other structural members are protected. This minimizes insulation damage (such as chaﬁ ng) which can be caused by vibration or constant rubbing.

2.1.2 Unpacking and Inspection

Carefully remove the inverter from its shipping container and inspect all contents. Verify the following items are included:

• CSW1012 inverter

• CSW1012 Owner’s Manual

If items appear to be missing or damaged, contact your authorized Magnum Energy dealer or Magnum Energy.

*** Save your proof-of-purchase as a record of your ownership; it is needed if the unit should require in-warranty service. ***

2.1.3 Tools Required

Installing the inverter is simple and requires the following:

• Adjustable wrench (10mm) • Level • Drill

•

#10 Mounting screws (x4) • Pencil • Drill bits

• Phillips screwdriver

2.0 Installation

AC Source

(120VAC, 60 Hz Sinewave)

Transfer Switch

CSW1012

Inverter

Ground

(Vehicle chassis,

DC ground bus,

or engine

negative bus)

CSW-TS15

AC IN

AC OUT

Disconnect

Main Panel

(Branch Circuit

Breaker:

15A max)

Sub-Panel

Outlet

AC Loads

Battery

Bank

Fuse

DVD

(15A max)

Tools

Figure 2-1, Basic System Diagram

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1.0 Overview

2.0 Installation

2.1 Pre-Installation