Wagan 5000W AC Power Inverter, ProLine 5000W, 2012 User Manual

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User’s Manual

5000W AC Power Inverter

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User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment

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

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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PLANNING THE INVERTER SYSTEM

Any large wattage inverter system requires planning before installation. There are several steps to the planning process so the user must determine the following:

• Maximum inverter wattage required.

• Operating time (run time) needed between battery recharges.

• Batter y bank capacity in amp-hours.

• Charger requirement to charge batteries within a practical time.

• Distance bet ween bat ter y bank and inverter.

DETERMINING MAXIMUM APPLIANCE WATTAGE

Maximum AC appliance wattage is the first factor in planning battery and charging systems.

SOME BACKGROUND:

Large microwave oven specifications list cooking power (watts) and appliance power. Appliance power is the AC load the inverter has to supply.

Most other electrical tools, appliances and audio/video equipment have labels that list the unit’s power requirements in wat ts. If the tool or device is rated in amps, multiply the amps by 115 (115V AC) to determine the watts. For example, a power tool rated at 4 amps will draw 460 watts. Determine the wat tage of each appliance you need to simultaneously operate. Add all of the appliance wattages to obtain an estimated “total wat ts” number. Remember to consider the startup surge that motorized appliances will cause. Do not exceed the surge rating of this inverter (10,000 watts) this can cause immediate overload shut down.

At 50 00 watts continuous output this inverter requires a DC power supply (batter y bank) that can continuously supply 500 amps at 12V DC for the duration of the run time.

CONFIGURING THE BATTERY BANK

A battery bank is an interconnection of batteries; in this case, to provide 12 volts. To determine the minimum b attery 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 continuous wattage that an inverter has to supply.

2. Estimate the number of hours each appliance will be in use between battery recharges. This will var y. For example, a typical home-use coffee maker draws 500 watts during its brew time of 5 minutes, but maintaining pot temperat ure only requires 100 watts. Typically, a microwave oven only operates for a few minutes. Refrigerators and air conditioners cycle on and off. Some longer operating time appliances are lamps, televisions, computers and sound systems.

3. Determine the total watt- hours of energy neede d by multiplying average power consumption in watts by hours of run time. For example: 1500 watts for 10 hours = 15,000 wat t hours.

4. To get an estimate of the maximum current (in amps) that a battery bank must be capable of delivering to the inverter, divide the AC load watts by ten. For exampl e, a 1500 wat t AC load will need 150 amps at 12 volts DC. This relationship holds for 12V DC inverters with 90% ef ficiency.

Using the 1500 watts (or 150 amps) for 10 hours example, 150 amps are needed for 10 hours. This provides us with the b asic amp-hours (AH) of battery life that is required. Ten hours at 150 amps equals 1500 Amp-hours (AH). This answer is just a starting point b ecause there are additional factors that determine actual run time. These include:

• Cable gauge and length (cable losses)

• Charge level of the bat teries (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 AH capacity)

• Use of DC appliances

• Compliance wit h turning off unnecessary AC and DC loads.

DER ATING THE BATTERY BANK

Most lead-acid bat teries have a rating expressed in amp-hours (AH). The most common rating of AH is “at the 20 hour rate”.

NOTE: Despite several internet explanations, there is no relationship between cold cranking amps (CCA) and ampere-hours (AH).

For example; if a 20 AH battery is discharged at a 1 amp rate, is will take 20 hours to discharge that battery. The terms “charged” and “discharged” relate to actual batter y voltage. This means that the output voltage of a nominal 12 volt battery star ts at 13.2 volts (fully charged) then drops to 10.6 volts (discharged). If the load on the battery causes the battery to discharge faster than the 20 hour rate, the capacity (AH) of the batter y is measurably reduced (derated). Derating is a major run time factor. The following curve can help to determine what the battery bank can deliver under load. The results are used to estimate how much additional battery capacity is need ed to achieve the desired run time.

The left ver tical numbers of the curve represents percentage of the battery cap acit y at the 20 hour rate. In this example, the user needs a one hour run time. If the example battery is 220 AH (20 hour rate), and the lo ad is 220 amps that is 100% (horizontal number) of the AH (20 hour rate), starting at the 100% horizontal point and looking up to the curve the results are that only 56% of the battery capacity is available. This means that a higher battery capacity is required to get the desired run time: one hour. The curve also shows that a load of 200% of the 20 hour rate

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yields only 31% of the battery capacit y. The installer must carefully plan the capacity of battery bank or the run time may be seriousl y af fected. To the inexperienced installer, several trial battery capacities may be required to make sure a large enough battery capacit y is available to achieve the desired run time.

100

90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

0 180 20020 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

The curve can be applied to any lead acid battery under load providing that it has an AH rating at the 20 hour rate.

Continuing with the previous example, the 150 amp load will need to run for 10 hours, so we begin configuration with a 1,500 AH battery. If the ver tical is 1,500 and the horizontal is 150 amps, the p ercentage of load on the battery is 10%. The curve shows that the 1,500 AH is derate d to 90% of maximum. This means that the batter y will have to be 16,500 AH for the full 10 hour run time. It is important to add some extra battery capacity, because as the batteries age they will lose AH capacity.

CONFIGURATING THE BATTERY BANK

Six volt, 220 AH “golf cart” bat teries were selected for these illustrations because they are generally readily available and relatively inexpensive. They are deep -cycle type and with regular recharging they have a relatively long life. These bat teries are “flooded” type; they freely vent hydrogen and oxygen while under charging and heav y discharge. They must be vented to outside air to prevent accumulation of explosive gases.

FUSING REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: It is important that for this 5000 watt inverter has two ANL 400 ampere or equivalent main battery fuses be added to the positive (+) batter y cable as close as possible to the batter y bank’s positive terminal. The fuse amperage rating must be sized to allow simult aneous operation of all the AC appliances to be powered, allowing for t he momentary high startup current requirements of inductive loads. Use the recommended fuse block (fuse holder) and fuse, or an electrical equivalent. ANL type fuses and fuse holders are readily available from marine supply dealers.

The fuses are very important to protect equipment, bat teries and person nel. The f uses prot ect against battery expl osion if the cables tha t connect to the inverter a ccidentally short.

BATTERY BANK DIAGRAM

The diagram below shows inver ter connections to a b att ery bank with recommended fuse prot ection.

INVERTER

Safety Ground

–

1 to 4 cables and fuses

1 to 4 cables

220AH6V220AH

220AH

220AH6V220AH

220AH

–

Fuse

WARNING: EXPLODING BATTERIES CAN SPR AY MOLTEN LEAD, HOT SULFURIC ACID AND PLASTIC FR AGMENTS. BATTERIES THAT ARE CHARGING OR UNDER HIGH DISCHARGE RATES CAN PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS INTO THE SURROUNDING AREA. BE SAFE—FUSE THE BATTERY BANK AND MAKE SURE THE BATTERY BANK LOCATION IS PROPERLY VENTILATED.

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DC CABLE GAGE

Minimize cable losses by using the thickest insulated stranded copper wire available, and the shor test practical length. Refer to “Appendix A” at the rear of this manual for suggested cable gauge.

INSTALL ATION—CONNECTING AN INVERTER

GENERAL INFORMATION

This inverter must be mounted in a dr y, cool and dust free environment.

If installation is on a wall or bulkhead, the inverter should be mounted horizontally. Vertical mounting allows dust and objects to fall into inverter vents.

Loose connections will result in a severe voltage drop that can cause damage to connectors, conductors and insulation and can cause sparking. Reverse polarity connection will blow the fuses in the inverter and can permanently damage to the inver ter. Damage caused by reverse polarit y will void the warranty.

NOTE: There are two sets of D C input terminals to ease cable connections and reduce the need f or larger gage cables. No single terminal can carry more current than described as follows:

Watts 2500 5000

Terminal Sets 1 2

All cables must be made of stranded, insulated copper wire. Measure the round trip length of cable needed. Round trip is the distance from the negative batter y bank terminal to the inverter and back to the positive terminal of the battery bank. Use a length of string and follow the route t he cables will follow. Measure the length of string and then determine t he correct gauge cable required for the power level and total distance. Appendix A has a table that relates cable length and gauge for your inver ter. M easure all terminal stud diameters that are to be connected to cables. Obtain ring terminals that fit the cables and terminal studs. Be sure the ring terminals can carr y the current required.

GROUND TERM INAL WIRE REQUIREMENTS

Use a minimum of 6 gauge stranded wire for enclosure ground wire. Connect this to the chassis of your vehicle or to the grounding system in your boat. In a cit y, the ground wire can connect to a metal cold water pipe that goes underground. In remote locations, the ground wire can be connected to an “ear th ground”. This can be an attachment to a 6 foot long copper clad metal rod driven into the ground. In the unlikely event of a short circuit, operating the inverter without proper grounding can result in electrical shock. Do not directly connect this ground to the ne gative terminal on the inverter.

CABLE PREPARATION

1. Strip all cabl e ends to allow crimping of Ring Terminals.

2. Crimp appropriate sized ring terminals onto all cable ends including fuse holder cable ends.

3. Connect the fuse holders to the long positive (+) cable terminals.

4. Connect the fuse holders to the short p ositive (+) cable terminals.

5. Wrap the inverter positive cable ends with insulating plastic wrap.

6. Mount the fuse holders to a support structure.

7. Install f uses in the fuse holders and tighten the retaining nuts.

8. Install the Ground wire from the inverter enclosure to the grounding point.

WARNING: THE PROCEDURE THAT FOLLOWS IS FOR SAFE CONNECTION TO MINIMIZE INITIAL CONNECTION SPARKING AND DAMAGE FROM UNPROTECTED BATTERY CABLE SHORTS.

Making the first connection between the positive cable and the inverter’s positive terminal may cause a sp ark. This is a normal and is a result of capacitors in the inver ter starting to charge. Be cause of the possibilit y of sparking, it is extremely important that both the inverter and the battery bank be positioned away from any source of flammable fumes or gases. Failure to heed this warning can result in fire or explosion. Do not make the first positive terminal connection immediately af ter batteries have been charging. Allow time for the battery gasses to vent to outside air.

INVERTER TO BATTERY CONNECTION PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect any Remote Switch Connector from the front panel of the inverter.

2. Make sure the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF position.

3. Install all non-fused (negative) cables from the negative battery bank terminal to the Negative (−) Terminals on the rear of the inver ter.

4. Tight en the retaining nuts.

5. Connect all fuses end positive cable ring terminals to the p ositive battery bank terminal.

6. Carefully tighten the retaining nuts. DO NOT SHO RT BAT TERY POSITIVE TO NEGATIVE OR GROUND.

7. At the inverter end carefully unwrap one positive cable end and connect it to one Positive Terminal. A spark is likely to result. This is normal.

8. Tight en the retaining nut. BE CAREFUL; DO NOT SHORT THE POSITIVE TERMINAL TO THE GROUNDED INVERTER ENCLOSURE.

9. Continue installing the remaining p ositive cables.

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10. Turn ON the inverter. The display on the front panel should show between

10.5 to 15 volts depending on the voltage of the power source. When the voltage reading does not fall within this range, che ck the connections of the wires to the terminals on the power source and the inver ter to make sure they are secure. Also check the voltage of the power source. Make certain that the High Temp or Overload LED Indicators are not lit.

11. Turn OFF the inverter. The Overlo ad and Over Temp LEDs may briefly “flash”. This is normal. The audible alarm may also emit a short “chirp”. This is also normal.

12. When you have confirmed that the appliance to be operated is turned off, plug the appliance into one of t he AC Outlets on the front panel of the inver ter.

13. Turn the inverter on.

Note: If an extension cord is used from the inverter to an appliance, limit the extension cord length to 50 feet or less. Make sure that the cord is properly rated to carry the appliance load. E xtension cords are not to be used as permanent wiring. Instead, use High Output Terminals and NEC compliant wiring, outlets and installation techniques.

Charging The Battery Bank

It is not the purpose of this inverter user’s guide to provide detailed information regarding batter y charging systems. However, the user should try to augment any charging system with either wind power or solar power. These can continue to operate during power outages and they also reduce recharge time. If automatic AC powered bat ter y chargers do not provide enough charging current for a larger batter y bank, is permissible to have t wo automatic battery chargers connected to the battery bank.

REGULAR LOSS OF COMMERCIAL POWER

If an inverter system is used during commercial power outages that occur daily, configure the charging system to replace energy during the time t hat commercial power is available. Replacement of battery energy always requires more t han was taken from the batter y (typically 130 percent). In the example used e arlier in this document, the AC load ran for 10 hours. If commercial power is available, there are approximately 14 hours lef t in the day to do the recharging. The following is an example of what is necessary to recharge a battery bank that has 16,500 AH of cap acit y (as in the example above) and has been discharged to 10.5 volts (discharged). The charger has to replace 2145 AH (1650 × 1.3 AH) in 14 hours. So the charger must charge at a rate of 153 amps for 14 hours. As this charge current is distributed among the batteries in the battery bank, the current received by an individual battery is within its charge rating. Be sure that the bat ter y is well vent ed as the area will likely have accumulations of an explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen. Follow all recommendations for use that are contained in the battery charger manual.

WARNING

THERE IS DANGER OF EXPLOSION. DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT CHARGER CABLES DIRECTLY AFTER BATTERY DISCHARGE OR RECHARGE–MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY BANK AREA IS WELL VENTED BEFORE ATTACHING OR REMOVING CABLES.

If the flood ed lead acid batteries are use d, as examples given in this document, be sure that periodic checks of bat ter y electroly te levels are accomplished. Follow batter y manufacturer’s instructions in keeping the electrolytes at the proper level. Be sure to use pure distilled water when replacing evap orated electrolyte liquid.

ABOARD A VESSEL OR VEHICLE

Manufacturer supplied engine driven alternators can usually be replaced with ones that can continuously deliver higher amperage. This should be done at the outset. Keep the batteries charging when the vessel or vehicle engine is operating. In the case of a vessel, make sure that shore power is used to recharge the batteries whenever possible.

TELE VISION AND AUDIO SUGGES TIO NS

Although all inver ters are shielded and filtered to minimize signal interference, some interference with your television picture may be unavoidable, especially with weak signals. However, here are some suggestions that may improve reception.

• First, make sure that the television antenna produces a clear signal under normal operating conditions (i.e., at home plugged into a standard 11O/120V AC wall outlet). Also, ensure that the antenna cable is properly shielded and of good qualit y.

• Change positions of the antenna cable and television power cord.

• Isolate the television, its power cord and antenna cables from the 12 volt power source by running an extension cord from t he inverter to the television set.

• Coil the television power cord or install a clamp- on ferrite choke (available from electronic parts suppliers).

Note: Some inexpensive audio systems may have a slight “buzzing” sound when operated with the inverter. This is caused by insufficient filtering in the audio syst em. The only solution to this problem is to get a sound system with a higher qualit y power supply.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM: LOW OR NO OUTPUT VOLTAGE

Reason Solution

Poor contact with battery terminals Clean terminals thoroughly

Using incorrect t ype of voltmeter to test output voltage

Use true RMS reading meter

PROBLEM: INVERTER IS SHUT DOWN

Reason Solution

Battery voltage below 10 volts Recharge or replace battery

Equipment being operated draws too much power

Cable gauge may be inadequate—use heavier cables

Inverter is too hot (thermal shut down mode) Allow inverter to cool

Check for adequate ventilation.

Reduce the load on the inverter to rated continuous power output

Unit may be defective See warranty and call customer service

PROBLEM: TV INTERFERENCE

Reason Solution

Electrical interference from the inverter Add a ferrite data line ﬁlter on to the TV

power cord

PROBLEM: LOW BATTERY ALARM ON ALL THE TIME

Reason Solution

Input voltage below 10.5 volts Keep input voltage above 10.5 volts to

maintain regulation

Poor or weak battery condition Recharge or replace battery

Poor or loose cable connection Inspect terminals and tighten all connections

Inadequate power being delivered to the inverter or excessive voltage drop

Use lower gauge wire

Keep wire length as short as possible

SPECIFICATIONS

Name Description

Input 12V (10 –15V) DC

Output 115V AC

Output waveform Modiﬁe d Sine Wavef orm

Continuous power 5000 wa tts

Surge power 10,000 watt s

Efﬁcie ncy Approximately 9 0 %

No load current draw

Switch ed ON

Switch ed OFF

<1.6A D C

<0.2A DC

Battery low alarm 10.5 ± 0.5V DC

Battery low shutdown 10 ± 0.5V DC

AC outpu t socket s 4 US standard groun ded

Power swit ch DC input ON/OFF control

Dimensio ns 15.8 x 7.9 x 6.5 in (40. 5 x 20 x 16.5 cm)

Net Weight 18.1 lbs (8.22 kg)

NOTE

All spe ciﬁcations are typical at nominal line, half load, and 77 ºF (25ºC) unless otherwise noted. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

DISPOSAL OF INVERTER

Electronic products are known to contain materials that are toxic if improperly disposed. Contact local authorities for disposal and recycling information.

APPENDIX A: CABLE GAUGE GUIDE

Cable recommendations are for full 5000 watt output. Fuse each Positive cable at 250 to 300 Amps. Keep all fuses at same type and rating. For less than 5000 maximum continuous AC output, fuse each Positive cable at 20 percent above the continuous DC current that cable is to handle.

Cable Round Trip Length (feet)

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Gauge (AWG) 2×2 0×2 0×2 00×2 00×2 000×2 000×2

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Warran ty Per form an ce: During th e above on e (1) ye ar war ranty pe riod, a pro duct with a def ec t will be r eplaced with a compa rable m od el when the product is returned to WAGAN Corporation with an original store receipt. The replacement product will be in warrant y for the balance of the original one (1) year warranty period.

To return a defective item, please contact WAGAN Corporation at (800) 2315806 to obtain a Ret urn ed Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#), and return instructions. Each item returned will require a separate RMA#. After you have received the RM A# and the return instructions from WAGAN Corporation, please follow the instructions and send the item with PREPAID SHIPPING, along with all of the required documentation, a complete explanation of the problem, your name, address and day time phone number. WAGAN Corporation will, at its option, replace or repair the defective part.

A Ret ur ned Merch andise Autho rization number (RMA#) is REQUIR ED when sending in any defective item. WAGAN Corporation is not responsible for any item(s) returned without an of ficial Returned Merchandise Authorization number. The item(s) must be returned with prepaid shipping. WAGAN Corporation is not responsible for any shipping charges incurred in returning the item(s) back to the company for repair or replacement. This warrant y is void if the product has been damaged by accident, in shipment, unreasonable use, misuse, neglect, improper service, comm ercial use, re pairs by unautho riz ed personnel or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty does not ext end t o any units which have been us ed in violation of writt en instruction s furnished.

Warrant y Disclaimers: This warrant y is in lieu of all warranti es expressed or imp lied an d no represent ative o r pe rson is authorize d to a ssume a ny othe r liability in connection with the sale of our products. T here shall be no claims for d efects or failure of per formance or produ ct failure under any theo ry o f tort, contract or commercial law including, but not limited to negligence, gross negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty and breach of contract.

WAGAN Corp. Limited Warranty

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