Solar PI10000X, User Manual

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SOLAR Power Inverter USER’S MANUAL
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Operation
Your power inverter has been designed to provide reliable service, ease of use and safe operation. Please read
this section in its entirety, as well as the entire Installation section, prior to operating your power inverter.
Your power inverter is designed for use in a wide variety of vehicle-installed and independent applications. Key
aspects of your power inverter’s operation include:
• The power inverter provides continuous operating power of 3000W to operate a wide variety of powered
tools, appliances and electronics.
• The power inverter provides a peak power capability of twice the continuous power rating to meet the initial
surge demand of tools and appliances during start-up.
• The power inverter features a convenient display that provides detailed information regarding the voltage of
the power source battery(ies) and the output wattage drawn from connected appliances and equipment.
• The power inverter places only a small load on the power source battery(ies) when the inverter is powered
but not in use. Despite this, eventually even a minor load such as this will drain your power source
battery(ies). For this reason, when possible, turn the power inverter OFF when not in use.
• The power inverter utilizes a fan for cooling purposes, which turns ON only when a specific temperature is
reached and then turns OFF when the unit has cooled down. This limits the power draw of the power inverter
both when idle and during operation.
• The power inverter incorporates a wide variety of features designed to ensure safe operation and to protect
the power source battery(ies) from damage due to excessively deep cycling.
Connecting and Powering AC Equipment
Always ensure that both the power inverter and the equipment to be powered are OFF when connecting the
equipment to the power inverter. Always remember to pull on the plug and never on the wire when disconnecting
equipment from the power inverter.
Once the equipment to be powered has been properly connected to the power inverter (and is in the OFF position),
turn the power inverter ON by switching the ON/OFF switch on the output panel to the ON position. Then, turn on
the equipment to be powered. Once the application is completed, turn the power OFF on the equipment being
powered and then turn OFF the power inverter by switching the ON/OFF switch on the output panel to the OFF
position.
When powering more than one piece of equipment with the power inverter, turn each piece of equipment ON in
succession and not at the same time. This avoids the increased peak power demand that would be caused by
turning multiple pieces of equipment ON at the same time. This will help prevent overloads and unnecessary
shut down.
Managing Your Power Demand
Your power inverter has several elements on the output panel to assist you in managing your power demand and
the operation of the inverter. A Power LED indicates that the inverter is powered when the unit is turned ON and is
properly connected to a 12 Volt power source. A Fault LED indicates if a fault condition exists that is resulting in the
shut down of the unit to protect the power inverter, the power source battery(ies), powered equipment or the
operator.
In addition, the inverter features a power display that shows both the voltage condition of your power source
battery(ies) and the output wattage demand of any powered equipment. This display is very helpful in managing
your power demands.