ProMariner 5020, Owner'S Manual & Installation Manual

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I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e l i n e s
DC Wiring Options
Figure 1)
This wiring setup displays
an inverter connected
directly to the engine battery
for light-duty applications.
Connecting the DC Cables
DC connections must be securely fastened and all connections must be tight to
avoid risk of fire. Connect the DC cables from the inverter to the battery as noted in
the following steps:
1. Switch the On/Off switch to the Off position.
2. Route the DC cables from the inverter toward the battery.
3. For an ABYC E-11 compliant installation, connect a customer supplied DC fuse or
circuit breaker in the positive side of the circuit within 7 inches of the battery. This
protects your battery and wiring in case of an accidental shorting (Please see
Specifications Table in this Manual for correct sizing).
4. Open the DC fuse or turn off the circuit breaker.
5. Install one connector on the POSITIVE (+) cable to the POSITIVE DC terminal on the inverter.
6. Install the other connector to the POSITIVE (+) terminal DC fuse or DC circuit breaker. Use
a wrench to tighten the connection. Test that the cable is secure and the connection is tight.
7. Attach a short DC cable from the unconnected end of the DC fuse or DC circuit
breaker. Tighten appropriately.
8. Observing polarity carefully, connect the end of the fused cable to the POSITIVE (+)
terminal of the battery. Tighten this connection to the battery manufacturer’s
recommended torque. You may replace the fuse now or turn the DC circuit breaker on.
9. Connect one connector on the NEGATIVE (-) cable to the NEGATIVE (-) battery
terminal. Tighten the connection.
10. Check that the polarity of the DC connection is correct: positive (+) on the inverter is
connected to the positive (+) on the battery and negative (-) is connected to the negative (-).
IMPORTANT: The next step is the last cable connection you will need to make in mounting
the TruePower inverter. A spark is normal when this connection is made!
*For an ABYC E-11 compliant installation,
customer supplied fuse, 7" from battery
TruePower
*fuse
POS NEG
Boat/ Vehicle Battery
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Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
No AC output voltage. Red Fault LED light is illuminated.
Possible Cause:
- Inverter may be overloaded.
Solution:
- Disconnect all appliances connected to the inverter and reset the inverter by
turning the ON/Off switch to Off then back to ON.
Possible Cause:
- Battery voltage may be too high.
Solution:
-The inverter will restart if the battery voltage drops below 15.5 volts DC.
Possible Cause:
- Battery voltage may be too low.
Solution:
- Battery voltage becoming low, recharge battery and resume inverting power.
Possible Cause:
- Over temperature.
Solution:
- Allow the inverter to cool down. The inverter will start automatically.
Possible Cause:
- Unit may be defective
Solution:
- Call Factory Service 800 number.
No AC output voltage. NO Lights are illuminated.
Possible Cause:
- Battery voltage is too low.
Solution:
- Recharge the batteries. Restart the inverter with recharged batteries.
Possible Cause:
- Poor DC wiring.
Solution:
- Turn the inverter to Off. Disconnect the DC wiring. Use proper wiring and ensure
all connections are secure.