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Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverter

Owner’s Manual

 

                       

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and the battery is charged, but the voltage still drops below 11 V, you may need to use a 
larger battery. 

5.6 Input 

Voltage 

The Power Inverter will operate from input voltage ranging 10 V – 15 V. If the voltage 
drops below 10.7 V, an audible low battery warning will sound and the voltage indicator 
will be in the lower red zone. The power inverter will shut down if the input voltage drops 
below 10 V. This protects your battery from being over discharged. 

The Power Inverter will also shut down if the input voltage exceeds 15 V. This protects the 
inverter against excessive input voltage. The voltage indicator will be in the upper red 
zone. Although the power inverter incorporates protection against overvoltage, it may still 
be damaged if the input voltage is allowed to exceed 20 V. 

5.7 Hard 

Wire 

The GP-3000HD AC output may be hard wired to the inverter. Remove the hard wire 
cover and carefully pull out the three wires.  

 

Do Not remove the hardwiring from the inverter while battery power is 
supplied to the inverter. 

Remove the ½ knockout on the hard wire cover. Pull the three wires through the knockout 
opening and reattach the hard wire cover. Install a ½” cord grip or strain relief to protect 
the wires.  

The ground wire output is yellow and green, connect this first. The remaining two wires 
are split phase at 60 volts each. This means they are both “HOT” and there is no neutral. 
This is standard with most mod-sine wave inverters. Inverter operation will be fine for 
mobile applications as long as the National Electrical Code is followed by ensuring  the 
neutral line is not bonded to ground anywhere in the system.  See Grounding, Section 
4.6.  

The National Electrical Code recommends no less than #10 AWG for the hard wire 
application. Use appropriately sized wire nuts. Seek professional assistance if you are 
unfamiliar with electrical wiring. 

 

Summary of Contents for GP-3000HD

Page 1: ...Go Power Manual GP 3000HD Inverter ...

Page 2: ...mote 12 5 3 Battery Voltage Indicator 12 5 4 Battery Current Indicator 12 5 5 Power Output 12 5 6 Input Voltage 13 6 0 Troubleshooting 14 6 1 Common Problems 14 6 2 Troubleshooting Guide 14 7 0 Maintenance 15 8 0 Warranty 16 8 1 Go Power 1 Year Limited Warranty 16 8 1 1 What the Go Power Warranty Covers and for How Long 16 8 1 2 What the Go Power Warranty Does Not Cover 16 8 1 3 Restrictions and L...

Page 3: ...Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual www gpelectric com 3 9 1 Installing the GP 3000HD Without an Automatic Transfer Switch 19 9 2 Installing the GP 3000HD With an Automatic Transfer Switch 19 ...

Page 4: ...o use Go Power Inverters can be used in a wide range of applications including RVs boats and light and heavy duty truck applications It will operate most televisions DVD players computers and small appliances including drills sanders grinders mixers blenders and microwaves To get the most out of your power inverter it must be installed and used properly Please read the instructions in this manual ...

Page 5: ...ection Overload over temperature over voltage low voltage Low Battery Alarm 10 5 0 5 V DC Low Battery Shut Down 10 0 5 V DC Overvoltage Shut Down 16 5 1 V DC Thermal Shut Down 150 F 66 C Operating Temperature Range 32 104 F 0 40 C Storage Temperature Range 22 158 F 30 70 C Cooling Thermostatically controlled fan AC Receptical North American standard x4 Dimensions L x W x H 14 4 x 9 1 x 6 2 365 x 2...

Page 6: ...e for continuous operation The inverter will operate for several minutes when the current is in the yellow zone Operation with battery voltage or current in the red zone will result in protective shutdown of the inverter c AC outlet Outlet sockets available North America d ON OFF switch Power ON OFF switch leave in the OFF position during installation Power LED The LED display indicates the power ...

Page 7: ... the GP 3000HD a DC Power input terminal Red Positive Suggested Hardware 5 16 b DC Power input terminal Black Negative Suggested Hardware 5 16 c Cooling fan Do not obstruct allow at least 1 inch 2 54 cm for air flow d Chassis ground lug Connect the chassis ground to an earth ground or to vehicle chassis using 8 AWG wire ...

Page 8: ...nverter should be located within 10 ft 3 m of the batteries 4 2 Connecting and Testing The following section describes how to connect and test the GP 3000HD inverters A reverse polarity connection will permanently damage the inverter Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by the warranty This inverter must only be connected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 V Lo...

Page 9: ...e a secure connection Check your polarity This inverter cannot supply power to any AC distribution wiring or AC loads in which the neutral and ground are connected bonded Doing so will destroy the unit and void the warranty If you do not understand neutral to ground bonding then please have a professional install your system for you See Grounding for more information 9 Set the power switch to the ...

Page 10: ...r inverter has a lug on the rear panel Chassis Ground This is to connect the chassis of the power inverter to a grounding point The power inverter grounding point will vary depending on where the power inverter is installed In a vehicle connect the chassis ground to the chassis of the vehicle In a boat connect to the boat s grounding systems In a fixed location connect the chassis ground lug to ea...

Page 11: ...rter Owner s Manual www gpelectric com 11 Installation using two 12 V batteries in parallel Installation using two 6 V batteries in series Installation using two 6 V batteries Fuse _ Fuse _ 12 V 6 V 12 V 6 V _ GP Inverter GP Inverter ...

Page 12: ...he bar graph If the voltage goes into the red area at the top or bottom of the graph the inverter may shut down 5 4 Battery Current Indicator The battery current bar graph indicates the current drawn from the battery by the power inverter It will not indicate current by other loads also connected to the battery For long term operation the current should be in the green area of the bar graph Short ...

Page 13: ...V 5 7 Hard Wire The GP 3000HD AC output may be hard wired to the inverter Remove the hard wire cover and carefully pull out the three wires Do Not remove the hardwiring from the inverter while battery power is supplied to the inverter Remove the knockout on the hard wire cover Pull the three wires through the knockout opening and reattach the hard wire cover Install a cord grip or strain relief to...

Page 14: ...between the antenna and the television Move the television as far away from the power inverter as possible Keep the cables between the battery and the power inverter as short as possible and twist them together with about 2 to 3 twists per foot This minimizes radiated interference from the cables 6 2 Troubleshooting Guide Problem and Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Low AC output voltage 95 105 VA...

Page 15: ... make sure ventilation openings in inverter are not obstructed Reduce ambient temperature No output voltage Error indicator on Short circuit or wiring error Check AC wiring for short circuit to ground or improper wiring 7 0 Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your inverter operating properly Keep the exterior of the inverter clean and dry Unplug the inverter before cleaning Per...

Page 16: ...d parts in performing warranty repair or providing a replacement Product Go Power also reserves the right to use parts or Product of original or improved design in any repair or replacement All replaced Product and or any parts removed from repaired Products become the property of Go Power If Go Power chooses to repair or replace a Product the above warranty will continue to apply and remain in ef...

Page 17: ...y contract negligence or any other legal theory for loss damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from or in relation to the use of the Go Power Product shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the Go Power Product which gave rise to the claim IN NO EVENT SHALL GO POWER BE LIABLE FOR PUNITIVE SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER FORSEEABLE OR NOT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMIT...

Page 18: ... Information Unless approved by Go Power management all product shipped collect to Go Power will be refused Test items or items that are not under warranty or units that are not defective will be charged a minimum bench charge of 50 00 US plus taxes and shipping A 15 restocking charge will be applied on goods returned and accepted as new stock 8 4 Out of Warranty Items Go Power electronic products...

Page 19: ...den loads turn inverter off when power is not required 9 2 Installing the GP 3000HD With an Automatic Transfer Switch Battery inter connects should be a minimum of 4 gauge Ensure converter is turned Off when inverter is operating To avoid hidden loads turn inverter off when power is not required DC connections use appropriate GP DC Install Kit 12 V Batteries On Off Remote Optional Shore Power Cord...

Page 20: ...anah Technologies Corporation www carmanah com Go Power Building 4 203 Harbour Road Victoria British Columbia Canada V9A 3S2 Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Email info carmanah com Number 53534_MAN_GP_Inverter_3000_ vC ...

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