PowerDrive PD3000 Owner's Manual

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FEATURES

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Please read this manual thoroughly before installing and operating your Inverter. This manual contains information you need to obtain the performance required for your application. Keep this manual for future reference.

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

It's very important that any operator and installer of this inverter read and follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES and all installation and operation instructions. In particular, comply with WARNINGS (possibility of serious injury or death), CAUTIONS (possibility of damage to the inverter and/or other equipment), and NOTES (included to assist you in achieving the maximum performance and longest working life from this advanced-design inverter).

WARNINGS: INVERTER OUTPUT

This heavy-duty device produces voltages similar to commercial AC power.

CAUTIONS: INVERTER OPERATING ENVIROMENT

Danger of shock or electrocution - treat inverter output the same as commercial AC power. Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any locations that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases. This is an electrical device that can briefly spark when electrical connections are made or broken.

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Do not allow water or other liquids to contact the inverter. Do not use appliances with damaged or wet cords.

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Surrounding air temperature should be between -20°C and 40°C – ideally between 0°C and 40°C (32 - 104°F). Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight, if at all possible. Keep the are surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around the unit. Do not place items on or over the inverter during operation. The unit will shut down if the internal temperature gets too hot. Restart the inverter after it cools. Your inverter will only operate from a 12V power source. Do not attempt to connect the inverter to any other power source, including any AC power source Do not reverse DC input polarity – this will void the warranty.

APPLIANCE CAUTIONS

WARNING: DANGER OF BATTERY EXPLOSION – INSTALL A FUSE

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DO NOT plug in battery chargers for cordless power tools if the charger carries a warning that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals. Certain chargers for small nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal-hydride batteries can be damaged if powered by this inverter. Two types of appliances are susceptible to damage: Small, battery-operated appliances such as flashlights, cordless razors and toothbrushes that plug directly into an AC receptacle. Some fans with synchronous motors may slightly increase in speed (RPM) when powered by the inverter. This is not harmful to the fan or to the inverter. Use safety approved extension cords rated at 15 amps or higher. GFCI devices may not work with modified sine wave (MSW) power.

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Positive Power Input Terminal. Negative Power Input Terminal. High-Speed Cooling Fans. When the temperature inside the inverter exceeds a preset limit, the cooling fan automatically turns on to cool the inverter. When the temperature reduces, the fan turns off. Ground Terminal. Green LED: Battery voltage indicator. Yellow LED: Output power indicator (KW), which will be activated when actual output power larger than 1000W. RED LED: Output power indicator (W), which will be activated when actual output power lower than 1000W. Two screws to fix front panel. Four standard North American AC outlets, each rated at 15 Amps. ON/OFF Switch. Turns the inverter ON and OFF. Digtal display which can display battery voltage,power watts,error code. Two usb output 2400mA(shared). Ventilation hole. Voice alarm speaker.

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This inverter is not tested for use with medical equipment. This inverter is not tested for use in marine applications. In the event of a continuous audible alarm or automatic shut down, turn the inverter OFF immediately. Do not restart the inverter until the source of the problem has been identified and corrected. When attempting to power lead acid battery chargers, with modified sine wave, the temperature of the battery charger for approximately 10 minutes. If the battery charger becomes abnormally warm, immediately disconnect it from the inverter.

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Loose connections can result in a severe decrease in voltage that can cause damage to cables and insulation. Failure to make correct polarity ( Pos, Neg ) connection between the inverter and the battery bank can result in blowing fuses in the inverter and can permanently damage the inverter. Damage caused by reversed polarity is not covered under the warranty on most of the retailer store. Making the connection to the Positive terminal may cause a spark as a result of current flowing to charge capacitors within the inverter. This is a normal occurrence.

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AC appliance load and time in use (basic Amp Hour) Cable gauge and length Charge level of the batteries (between use, chargers have to be able to fully charge the batteries) Temperature of the batteries (colder batteries provide fewer amps) Age and condition of the batteries (older batteries lose capacity (amp hours) Compliance with turning off unnecessary AC and DC loads.

Battery Banks can deliver very high levels of current that can vaporize metal, start fires and cause explosions. Powerdriver recommends installing one ANL type fuse and fuse holder close to the positive battery bank terminal. This fuse protects the batteries from accidental DC cable shorts, which can cause batteries to explode. ANL fuses and fuse holders are available at most marine supply stores.

CAUTIONS

Determining the DC Power Requirements

Your inverter requires the input of a 12 volt battery. To calculate the approximate power in amps a 12 volt battery bank has to supply you need to know the current, or amps required for powering the continuous AC load. A shortcut method is to divide the continuous AC load wattage by 10. For example, the continuous AC load is 3000 watts. The current (amps) is: 3000/10 or 3000 amps at 12 VDC. Add to the load any DC appliances that may be powered by the battery bank.

Sizing the Battery

To determine the minimum battery bank 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:

1. List the maximum wattage that the inverter has to provide (as above).

2. Estimate the number of hours the appliances will be in use between battery recharges. This will differ depending on appliances. As an example, a typical home-use coffeemaker draws 500 watts during its brew time of 5 minutes, it maintains the temperature of the pot at about 100 watts. Typical use of a microwave oven is only for a few minutes. Some longer operating time appliances are lamps, TV's, computers and refrigerator/freezers.

3. Determine the total watt-hours of energy needed. Then multiply the average power consumption in watts by the number of hours of run time. For example: 2000 watts for 10 hours = 20,000 watt hours. Using the 2000 watts (or 200 Amps) for 10 hours example as above, then 200 amps is needed for 10 hours. This provides us with the basic amp-hours (AH) of battery that is required. Ten hours at 200 amps equals 2000 Amp Hours (AH). This answer is just a beginning because there are other conditions that determine actual run time. These include:

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