NewMar Guided Wave 12-1200IC Installation & Operation Manual Download Page 8

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DC Fuse Chart

Model

Fuse Value

12-1200IC

 150 Amp

12-1799IC

 200 Amp

24-1300IC

 100 Amp

To gain access to the DC wiring lugs of the inverter/charger, remove the wiring access cover
from the front of the unit (plate is screened with the “Guided Wave” trademark/logo), which
is held in place by two phillips-head screws.

A pair of large screw compression lugs for DC wiring are located in the compartment on the
far right. Use 1/4" flat blade screwdriver for loosening and tightening these terminals. 

CAU-

TION:

 Do not attempt to loosen or tighten these terminals when the DC wiring is connected

to a battery. There is a possibility of shorting through the screwdriver between the case and
the (+) terminal, which will cause a violent spark and possible injury.

DC wires are fed through the two access ports on the right-hand side of the unit labeled “(+)
POSITIVE” and “(-) NEGATIVE”. After the wires have been attached to the terminals, tighten
the cable strain relief securely with a phillips screwdriver to protect against any possible
loosening of the DC wires.

Install a properly sized and located DC fuse (as per ABYC recommendations cited above) in
the positive leg of the battery wiring, then attach the wires to the battery, carefully observing
correct polarity. 

Note: It is normal to encounter a spark when connecting the final battery

wiring due to the initial charging of an internal input capacitor.

CAUTION:

 A reverse polarity connection will result in damage to the inverter/charger which

is not covered under the warranty.

G) Charging Multiple Battery Banks

If desired, the charger may be wired to charge multiple battery banks. This can be accom-
plished using NEWMAR’s BI-100 Battery Integrator. The device acts as a “smart” switch,
connecting independent battery banks only when a charging voltage is present, then discon-
necting them for selective discharge. This allows you to also charge an engine start bank, for
instance, whenever external AC is present, but draw current only from the house or dedi-
cated inverter bank whenever the inverter is operating.

Note:

 Standard diode-type isolators are not recommended for splitting the output of the

internal charger among multiple battery banks, as the voltage drop through the diodes will
result in chronic undercharging of the additional banks.

A separate BI-100 is required for each additional battery bank to be charged. Contact the
factory for more information on this product.

Summary of Contents for Guided Wave 12-1200IC

Page 1: ...AND WARNINGS 3 III INSTALLATION 3 A Materials Provided 4 B Location 4 C Mounting 4 D Case Grounding 5 E Battery Selection and Sizing 5 F Battery DC Wiring 6 G Charging Multiple Battery Banks 8 H AC In...

Page 2: ...in two stage battery charger for rapid and safe replenishment of batteries whenever shore or generator AC power is available All models feature numerous circuit and safety protections such as thermall...

Page 3: ...eries is dangerous Batteries generate explosive gasses during operation There is a risk of acid exposure There is also a risk of high current discharge from shorting the battery that can cause fire an...

Page 4: ...cur as this will shorten its life It should not be located where there is a possibility of dust or debris being drawn into the unit through the fan A minimum of 2 clearance around the unit is recommen...

Page 5: ...nverter or house bank It should not be connected to batteries which are designed primarily for engine or generator starting Those batteries are not designed for repeated deep discharges which are comm...

Page 6: ...20 Note These divisors allow for standard inefficiency during voltage conversion 4 Finally since it is generally recommended that batteries never be discharged below 50 the result must be multiplied b...

Page 7: ...depending on inverter charger model and the length of wire required Wire Size Chart Model Length of Wire from Charger to Batteries in feet 10 15 20 Over 20 Minimum Wire Gauge AWG 12 1200IC 4 2 2 Not R...

Page 8: ...ect against any possible loosening of the DC wires Install a properly sized and located DC fuse as per ABYC recommendations cited above in the positive leg of the battery wiring then attach the wires...

Page 9: ...e of a built in automatic transfer switch AC is available directly from the unit at all times either from the inverter or shore generator power Note There is a set of AC wires located in the compartme...

Page 10: ...ed 2 AC Output Hard Wiring CAUTION Integrating the inverter output with existing AC branch circuits must only be at tempted by a qualified marine electrician Options may include isolating breakers on...

Page 11: ...panel and incorporates a secondary on off switch for the inverter FIGURE 4 Remote Panel Installation The panel face and mounting hole pattern have been designed for an exact fit within a du plex outle...

Page 12: ...one of the provided cable clamps in the hole 4 Pass the connector and cable of the remote panel through the clamp then tighten it down securely 5 Snap the plug into the in line assembly and replace th...

Page 13: ...erefore once batteries are fully charged any DC load on the system within charger rat ing will come directly from the charger not the batteries so there is no need to top off batteries if there have b...

Page 14: ...lug an AC appliance into each of the two receptacles outlets on the front of the inverter and verify proper operation If the appliance does not operate the black GFCI test button may have been inadver...

Page 15: ...Indications and Causes Three Shutdown Mode L E D s are provided to indicate an abnormal condition which has caused the inverter to cease functioning temporarily The indicators and likely causes are a...

Page 16: ...rten the life of the unit and should not be allowed to continue if it is noted VI SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 12 1200IC 12 1799IC 24 1300IC Inverter Output VAC 115V 60 Hz 115V 60 Hz 115V 60Hz Watts Surge 330...

Page 17: ...over when the ve hicle or boat is in motion A loose battery can do serious damage Batteries should be mounted in a battery box to contain any acid spill Batteries give off a certain amount of hydrogen...

Page 18: ...ndition of your batteries Battery Condition Table Specific Gravity Measured by State of Hydrometer Open Circuit Voltage Discharge 80 F 12 Volt System 24 Volt System 1 265 12 6 or more 25 2 or more Ful...

Page 19: ...ground cable and connect an ammeter between the negative battery post and ground If you have a reading over 1 amp there is a source of current drain from the batteries which must be located and remove...

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