Wagan 5000W AC Power Inverter, ProLine 5000W, 2012 User Manual
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ProLine
™
User’s Manual
5000W AC Power Inverter
ProLine™ 5000W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech
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Thank you for purchasing the ProLine™ 500 0W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech®.
With minimal care and proper treatment it will provide years of reliable ser vice.
Carefully read, understand and comply with all instructions before use. Keep this
manual for future reference.
ABOUT THIS INVERTER
This heav y- dut y power inverter converts 12 volts, direct current (12V DC) to 115 volts
alternating household current (115V AC). It easily powers TV/VCR combinations,
microwave ovens, refrigerators and small air conditioners. It also operates at high
efficiency (up to 90%) that results in longer running time and ex tended battery life
compared to other inverters with this level of power output.
This inverter has t he highest surge capability in its class. Superior surge capability
allows the inverter to star t most difficult motorized loads. Advanced microprocessorcontrolled circuits run cooler and are more reliable than competing units.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Keep the inverter away from any direct heat source or combustible materials
or gases.
• Keep well ventilated– this device generates heat.
• Do not continuously operate your inverter at more than its rated output
wattage.
• Your inverter will only operate from a 12 volt DC battery.
• Reversed DC polarity will damage the inverter and void the warranty.
• Do not connect the inverter to any other power source, including any AC
power source. These actions will damage this inverter.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside this inverter
LOAD CONSIDER ATIONS
As an appliance motor starts, it requires a momentary surge of power called
“starting load” or “peak load”. Once started, that appliance needs less power to
operate. This is called the “continuous load”. It is important to know starting loads
and continuous loads of appliances that are to be powered by this inverter.
Appliance power is rate d in watts. This information is usually stamped or printed on
most AC appliances and equipment. In some cases, a tool will be rated in amperes.
To convert amps to watts, multiply: AMPS × 115 (AC voltage) = WATTS. This formula
yields an approximation of the continuous watt age load of that appliance.
The starting load of an appliance is a major f actor of whether an invert er can power
it. Starting load is momentary. With many appliances, it is approximately t wice the
continuous load. However, some appliance starting loads can be as high as eight
times the continuous load. To determine if an appliance or tool will op erate with this
inver ter, run a test. This inver ter is will automatically shut down in the event of an
overload, so there is no danger of damaging either the inverter or the equipment.
All Modified Sine Wave (MSW) inverters may not properly operate some appliances
with either speed control features or dimmer controls. Some appliance GFCI p ower
cords will not operate properly while powered by MSW inverters. Trial op eration is
the only way to know for sure.
WARNING: THE INVERTER OUTPUT CAN BE LETHAL. IMPROPER USE OF THIS
INVERTER MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DA MAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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FRONT PANEL
The Front Panel view shows the inver ter’s ON/OFF Switch, Indicators, direct wiring
High Current Terminals, four AC Outlets and optional Remote Switch Connector.
BATTERY
AC OUTPUTS
VOLTS
OFF
ON
OVERLOAD
OVER TEMP
AMPS
MAX. 1500W
per outlet
1 32
ON/OFF
Switch
Over Tem p
LED
Overl oad
LED
High Ou tput
Terminal s
Bar Gra ph
Displa ys
Four 115V
AC Outl ets
Remote
ON/OFF
Switch
Connec tion
ON/OFF SWITCH
This switch turns the inverter ON and OFF.
OVER TEMP LED
This indicator turns RED as the inverter shuts down because of excessive
temperat ure. Immediately turn off appliances if this occurs. Allow the inverter to cool
before continuing. Internal high-speed cooling fans automatically turn on when the
inver ter is switched on to provide instant cooling. The inverter may overheat when it
is being used in a location that does not allow for adequate ventilation.
OVERLOAD LED
This indicator turns RED as the inverter shuts down from an overload condition.
Immediately turn off some appliances to reduce the load. If the continuous combined
power requirement of appliances exceeds the inverters continuous rating, the inverter
will overload. Sometime an appliance with very high start-up load will cause an
inver ter to shut down. If battery condition and cables do not support the load, then
a more batteries and heavier cables may be required.
BAR GR APH DISPLAYS
The inver ter is equipped with t wo bar graph displays to monitor D C input to the inverter.
Thes e are used to help diagn ose probl ems if they occur.
VOLTS BAR GR APH:
This inverter operates with input voltage ranging from 10.0 to 15 volts of direct
current (DC). If the inverter input voltage level drops below 10.5 volts DC,
an alarm will sound. When input voltage drops b elow 10 volts, the inverter
automatically shuts down. This display is a measurement of the voltage at the
DC terminals of the inverter, not actual battery voltage. During high wattage
applications the display ma y show a lower voltage level than battery voltage
because of cable voltage drop that occurs between the D C input terminals and
the battery. Generall y, cable voltage drop should not exceed 0.25 to 0.5 volts,
because greater voltage drop can seriously reduce appliance run time.
While charging from a generator, solar p anel or AC powered charger, battery
voltage will be higher than when the bat ter y is resting. This inverter will
automatically shut down if the input voltage is 17 volts or higher. Voltages that
are greater than 15 may cause damage to the inverter. Damage caused by
excessive voltage input is not covered under warrant y.
AMPS BAR GRAPH:
This display indicates actual DC amperes of current being drawn from the
batter y bank. N ote that the AMPS display indicates a range of 120 to 600
amps. Current less than 120 amps is not displayed. Note that for a 120 Amp
reading the inverter should be powering 1,200 watts of AC load.
FOUR 115V AC OUTLETS
Each outlet will supply 15 amps, 115V AC maximum for powering appliances.
Greater than 1650 watts continuous power from an outlet may cause damage to the
inver ter and cause possible injury.
HIGH OUTPUT AC TERMINALS
There are three insulated terminals on the front panel of the inverter. These terminals
are f or connecting 115 volt AC devices that require more than 15 amps to op erate.
Other uses are for connection to distributed wiring that has multiple AC outlets. Any
wiring that is directly connected must be 10 gage or larger. Facing the front panel,
the terminals are:
Left Middle Right
Earth (Ground) Neutral Live (Hot)
NEUTRAL and EARTH are bonded inside the inverter to comply with the National
Electric Code (NEC) requirement that any AC source must have a neutral to ground
connection.
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REMOTE ON/OFF SWITCH CONNECTION
A supplied cable and Remote Switch assembly provides a convenient remote On/Off
feature.
POWER INVERTER OUTPUT WAVEFORM
This inverter’s AC output is a modified sine wave (MSW) 115 volts AC. The
comparison of modified sine wave and household AC is shown in the figure below.
Sine Wave
This modified sine wave has a root mean square (RMS) voltage of 115 volts. Most
ordinary AC voltmeters are calibrated to read “average” voltage and assume that
the AC waveform will be a pure sine wave. These meters will not correct ly read
MSW voltage, and will display about 20 to 30 volts too low. Any multi -meter
identifie d as “TRUE RMS” will accurately read MSW correctly.
INVERTER OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
The high output terminals and outlet s of this inver ter are wired in a similar manner
to that of house-hold wiring. The “ground” connection (the round connection on an
outlet) is connected to inverter frame’s ground. The two “blade” connections on an
outlet are labeled LIVE and NEUTRAL because the neutral is connected to ground
as in standard household distribution wiring. This output conforms to the National
Electric Code (NEC).
REAR PANEL
High- Speed
Coolin g Fan
2 Nega tive (−) DC
Input Te rminals
2 Positive (+) DC Input
Terminal s
Ground
Terminal
HIGH-SPEED COOLING FAN
Fan automatically operates when there is power and switch is turned on.
NEGATIVE DC (−) INPUT AND POSITIVE DC (+) INPUT TERMINALS
Both negative terminals are wired together inside the inverter. Similarly, both positive
terminals are wired together inside the inverter. For AC loads up to 2500 watts only
one positive and one negative cable set is required. For AC loads f rom 2500 to
5000 wat ts use t wo sets of cables.
After DC cables are installed, both sets of DC terminals should be insulated to
protect from accidental short circuits.
GROUND TERM INAL
This terminal is for attaching a 6 gauge insulated safety ground wire. This safety
wire protects personnel if there is an unlikely failure in either the cabling or
enclosure insulation. Do not directly connect this ground to any negative D C terminal
on the inverter. This safety wire is to be connecte d to the vehicle frame or earth
ground or negative bat ter y terminal as described in the installation proce dure.
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