Redarc 350W User Manual

RS Series 12V & 24V Inverters

(350W model)

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RS SERIES INVERTERS (350W)

REDARC Pure Sine Wave Inverters produce a pure sine wave output. This means that the power
output from a REDARC Pure Sine Wave Inverter is not only the same as the mains supply, it’s often
better!

WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for the
REDARC RS series 350W Pure Sine Wave Inverters.

DO NOT OPERATE THE INVERTER UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL AND THE
INVERTER IS INSTALLED AS PER THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. REDARC RECOMMENDS THAT
THE INVERTER BE INSTALLED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON.

1. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE INVERTER - THE INTERNAL CIRCUITRY
CONTAINS HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES. ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF MAY RESULT
IN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE AND WILL VOID THE UNIT WARRANTY.

2. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE THE INVERTER TO RAIN, SNOW, SPRAY, BILGE OR
DUST. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE INVERTER OR OTHER APPLIANCES INSTALLED
IN THE SYSTEM OR RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

3. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. OPERATION OF THE INVERTER WITHOUT A PROPER GROUND
CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SAFETY HAZARD. ENSURE PROPER GROUND
CONNECTION IS MADE DURING INSTALLATION. FOR FIXED AND/OR TRANSPORTABLE (VEHICLE)
INSTALLATIONS, INSTALL ACCORDING TO APPROPRIATE AS/NZS STANDARD.

4. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. BEFORE PROCEEDING, CAREFULLY CHECK THAT THE INVERTER
IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY BATTERIES AND THAT ALL WIRING IS DISCONNECTED FROM ANY
ELECTRICAL SOURCES.

5. DO NOT CONNECT THE OUTPUT TERMINALS OF THE INVERTER TO AN INCOMING AC SOURCE.

1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been
instructed on how to use the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

2. Do not operate the inverter with damaged or substandard wiring. Selecting the wrong cable or fuse
size could result in harm to the installer or user and/or damage to the inverter or other appliances
installed in the system. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the correct cable and fuse sizes
are used when installing this inverter. Refer to section 2.2.4 for more information.

3. Ensure that all the DC connections are tight - torque to 2.8 Nm (1.5 ft-lbs). Loose connections could
result in overheating and can be a potential hazard.

4. Some components in the inverter can cause arcs and sparks. Do not put batteries, flammable
materials, or anything that should be ignition–protected around the inverter. Doing so may result in fire
or explosion.

SAL.FOR.Instruction Manual.350RS Inverters - DOC1100 – Version 7

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

6. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a
battery. A battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
causing a severe burn.

7. If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove the affected clothing and wash the affected area
of your skin immediately with soap and water. If battery acid enters your eye, immediately flood the
eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical assistance immediately.

8. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery. This may cause the battery to explode.

9. Batteries are capable of providing very large currents in the case of a short circuit. A fuse must be
installed on the positive supply cable as close as practical to the battery. Failure to do so provides
inadequate protection against fire in the case of a short circuit. Only use high quality copper cable and
keep the cable length short, refer to section 2.2.4 for more information.

1. Upon receipt, examine the box for damage. If you have found any damage on the box please notify the
company you purchased this unit from.

2. Install the inverter in a well-ventilated area with reasonable clearance. Do not install the inverter in a
zero-clearance compartment or obstruct the ventilation openings. Doing so may result in the inverter
overheating and ultimately damage the inverter.

3. Depending on the user scenario, the AC output of the inverter may require a user installed breaker or
fuse. In an AC output hardwire application, the AC socket will not be provided. The inverter incorporates
AC short circuit protection.

4. Reverse Polarity connection will blow the internal fuse and may damage the inverter permanently and
will void warranty.

5. Do not operate appliances that may feed power back into the inverter. Damage to the inverter may
occur as a result.

6. RCDs may be fitted by a licenced electrician in installations using these inverters. These inverters,
when installed according to the instructions in this manual, are categorised as EPB inverters. Neither
active, nor neutral is referenced to ground and/or chassis within the inverter. An RCD will not trip when
used with this inverter unless a (MEN) neutral to earth connection is implemented before the RCD.
External connection of such should be determined as appropriate or not by the licenced electrician.

7. Ensure that the frequency output of the inverter matches the frequency requirements of all attached to
the inverter. Attempting to use appliances that requires an AC frequency different to the inverter output
may result in damage to your appliances.

8. All RS Series Inverters are suitable for indoor use only.

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CONTENTS

Table of Contents Page

Warnings and Safety Instructions 01
Contents 03
1 Introduction 04

1. Quick Start Guide 04

2. Specifications 05

3. Dimensions 06

2 User Guide 07

1. Front Panel Operation 07

1. Main Switch 07

1. Function Switch 07

1. Output Voltage 07

2. Output Frequency 07

3. Power Saving 07

2. LED Indication 08

2. Rear Panel Operation 09

1. Remote Port(RJ11) 09

2. Remote Control Green Terminal 09

3. Chassis Ground 09

4. DC Input Connection 10

3. Protection Features 10

3 Installation 11

1. Mounting 11

2. Ventilation Fan 11

3. DC Wiring Connections 12

4. AC Safety Grounding 13

5. Maintenance 13

4 Two Year Product Warranty 14

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Quick Start Guide

Ensure all Loads

are Disconnected

1

Ensure no loads are
connected to the
Inverters AC Output.

Set Main Switch

to ‘OFF’

2

Ensure that the
Inverter Main Switch
is set to the ‘OFF’
position.

Ensure unit is

Grounded

5

Connect Chassis
Ground Terminal to
Negative Input
Terminal

+

Set Main Switch

to ‘ON’

6

Switch the Inverter
Main Switch to the
‘ON’ position.

Connect DC

Cables

3

Connect the DC cables
to the Inverters DC
Input Terminals.

Check cable and

fuse size

(Refer section 2.2.4)

4

Ensure that the cable
is of adequate size
and is protected by
the correct sized fuse.

Switch OFF and

connect AC loads

7

If the LED is ‘Green’
switch unit off &
connect loads to the
Inverter AC Output.

Refer to section

2.1.3

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If the Inverter Status
LED is not ‘Green’
please refer to
section 2.1.3.