Forza FIO-P11K12, User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important information regarding the operation and warranty of the Forza Inverter Series. As with
any electrical equipment, certain precautions must be observed when installing the unit. To reduce the risk of personal
injury and to ensure safe installation and operation, carefully read and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings
included in this manual. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
1. Before using the product, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries and all appropriate
sections of this manual.
2. CAUTION --Charge only deep-cycle lead acid rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing
personal injury and damage.
3. Do not disassemble this product. If service or repair are required, consult a qualified service center.
4. Incorrect re-assembly may cause electric shock or fire.
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all wiring before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off
the unit will not reduce this risk.
6. CAUTION – Installation of the batteries should be performed only by qualified personnel.
7. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
8. For optimum performance of this inverter/charger, follow all wire and cable sizing specifications included in the
manual.
9. Avoid dropping tools onto batteries or other electrical parts.
10. Always use insulated tools.
11. This product must be connected to a permanent grounded wiring system.
12. All wiring and installation methods must comply with local codes and regulations.
13. Do not reverse the polarity of the battery cables. This will destroy the product.
14. Ensure that neither the AC nor the DC circuit is allowed to be short-circuited. Do not connect the system to any AC
source if a short circuit occurs.
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PULSAR Off-grid solar inverter from Forza.
Our PULSAR line is made up of inverters designed for off-grid, single-phase photovoltaic applications. Equipped with
an MPPT charger, the PULSAR optimizes energy harvesting while reducing maintenance and operational costs. As
the inverter has been conceived to easily integrate with the Forza battery and the embedded application, it provides
seamless status monitoring along with remote management, all in real-time.
Available in the 120 volt version, and with a capacity of 1000W, the PULSAR is characterized for its sturdy construction,
outstanding performance and industry-grade design life.
Features
• Highly-efficient MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) charge controller
• Features restart functionality, including the “cold start” option from battery
• Wide DC input range
• USB On-the Go functionality for easy data transfer to and from the unit
• Selectable input voltage range for home appliances and personal computers
• Configurable AC/Solar input priority via LCD
• Marine/offshore and generator applications
• Rugged design with overload, overtemperature, and short-circuit protection
• Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance