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operation
warnInG!
Do not connect directly to AC distribution wiring. This inverter is NoT grid interactive.
5.3 oPeRAtInG enVIRonMent
for best operating results, the inverter should be placed on flat surface, such as the ground, car floor, or
other solid surface. The inverter should only be used in locations that meet the following criteria:
DRY
Do not allow water and/or other liquids to come into contact with the power inverter. In all marine
applications, do not install the inverter below or near the waterline and keep the inverter away from
moisture or water.
cooL
Ambient air temperature should be between 32°f (0°C) non-condensing, and 105°f (40°C). Do not place
the inverter on or near a heating vent or any piece of equipment which is generating heat above room
temperature. Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight, if at all possible.
VentILAteD - BY cooLInG FAn(S)
Cooled by 2-speed, load controlled fan(s) (9 in fig 3.1.2 and 3.2.2). SSW-350 & 600 have 1 fan and SSW-
1000, 1500 & 2000 have 2 fans. The fan(s) will run as soon as the unit is switched oN – at slow speed from
no load to loads up to 10% of the rated power of the inverter and at full speed thereafter. Keep the area
surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around the unit. Do not place items on or over
the inverter during operation. An additional external fan is helpful if the inverter is operating at maximum
power outputs for extended periods of time. The unit will shut down if the internal temperature of a
hot spot exceeds the specified limit. The unit will remain latched in shut down condition and will require
manual reset by switching the unit off and oN again after the unit has cooled down. refer to Section 6.1
and 7 for details of symptoms and remedies.
SAFe - Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any locations that may accumulate
flammable fumes or gases.
5.4 RAteD VeRSUS ActUAL cURRent DRAW oF eQUIPMent
Most electrical tools, appliances and audio/video equipment have labels that indicate the power
consumption in Amps or Watts. be sure that the power consumption of the item(s) you wish to operate
is less than inverter’s power. (If the power consumption is rated in Amps AC, simply multiply by the AC
Volts (115) to determine the approximate Wattage). The inverter will shut down if it is overloaded. The
overload must be removed before the inverter will restart. resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter
to run. However, larger resistive loads, such as electric stoves or heaters, usually require more wattage
than the inverter can deliver. Inductive loads, such as TV’s and stereos, etc. require more current to
operate than do resistive loads of the same wattage rating. Induction motors, as well as some televisions,
may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating to start up. The most demanding in this category are
those that start under load, such as compressors and pumps. To restart the unit after a shutdown due to
overloading, remove the overload if necessary, turn the power switch off, wait for at least 3 minutes
and then switch oN again (refer to Section 6.4 and 7 for more details regarding overload symptoms and
protections).
5.5 SIZInG cHARt FoR tYPIcAL LoADS tHAt ReQUIRe HIGH StARtInG SURGe
The manufacturers’ specifications of the appliances and devices indicate only the running power required.
The surge power required by some specific types of devices has to be checked with the manufacturer,
actually tested or guessed at best.
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