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PORTABLE POWER INVERTER

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Instruction Manual

and Warranty Information

PPI

Series

Portable Power Inverter

-500-

PPI

-800-

PPI

Summary of Contents for PPI Series

Page 1: ...ING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and or reproductive harm birth defects or other reproductive harm ADVERTENCIA Este producto contiene productos quimicos reconocidos por el estado de California que provocan cáncer o daños reproductivo defectos de nacimineto u otros daños reproductivos ...

Page 2: ...ht 2018 THOR Manufacturing Please register your product at www thorpowerproducts com In NO event shall THOR Manufacturing be liable for indirect special or consequential damages Instruction Manual and Warranty Information PPI Series Portable Power Inverter THMS 500 PPI THMS 800 PPI ...

Page 3: ...y hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION When using tools or equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury Improper operation maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage There are certain applications for which tools and equipment ar...

Page 4: ...BATTERY MANUFACTURER AND THE MANUFACTURER OF ANY EQUIPMENT YOU INTEND TO USE WITH THIS UNIT REVIEW CAUTIONARY MARKINGS ON THESE PRODUCTS AND ON ENGINE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 4 Features 4 Controls and Functions 4 How These inverters work 5 Power Inverter Output Waveform 5 Appliance Power Consumption 6 Rechargeable Devices 7 Power Source and Protective Features 7 Power Source Requirements 7 ...

Page 5: ...arately This also displays inverter fault codes if the inverter happens to shut down from over load or over temperature condition or abnormal input voltages The ON OFF Switch turns the inverter ON and OFF The switch can also be used to force reset of inverter circuits by switching it OFF then back ON again All models also feature a port to attach a remote control sold separately 120 volt AC power ...

Page 6: ...s The modified sine wave produced by this inverter has an RMS root mean square voltage of 115 volts Most AC voltmeters both digital and analog are sensitive to the average value of the waveform rather than the RMS value They are calibrated for RMS voltage under the assumption that the waveform measured will be a pure sine wave These meters will not correctly read the RMS voltage of a modified sine...

Page 7: ...r example if a load is rated at 200 wattsAC the power source must be able to deliver 200 divided by 10 20 amperes Your inverter will operate most AC loads within its power rating Some induction motors used in refrigerators freezers pumps and other motor operated equipment require very high surge currents to start them Your inverter may not be able to start some of these motors even though their ra...

Page 8: ...neutral conductor is connected to ground earth or to the negative of the DC battery power source The inverter will operate most AC loads within its power rating Some induction motors used in refrigerators freezers pumps and other motor operated equipment require very high surge currents to start them The inverter may not be able to start some of these motors even though their rated current draw is...

Page 9: ...s conditions Low Battery Voltage This condition is not harmful to the inverter but could damage the power source An alarm will sound when input voltage drops below 10 5 volts and the inverter will automatically shut down when input voltage drops below 10 0 volts This indicates that the DC battery power source needs to be charged or there is an excessive voltage drop between the battery power sourc...

Page 10: ...ting wiring that has been approved for marine use at the appropriate gauge cable and length The cable fuse holder and fuse not supplied can be purchased at an electrical supply company Call the manufacturer for additional installation information Quick Operational Test or Emergency Use You will need A heavy duty jumper cable set of the specified AWG wire rating refer to the Installations section o...

Page 11: ...iminary installation steps proceed with the actual inverter installation Contact the manufacturer for any further installation information or questions Permanent Installation Procedure IMPORTANT Please follow installation and wiring instructions exactly as outlined to ensure safety We recommend installation by an RV technician or professional electrician to ensure adherence to relevant electrical ...

Page 12: ...grounded At no point should the chassis ground and the neutral conductor of the inverter be bonded Bonding the chassis ground and the neutral conductor of the inverter or connecting the inverter to household or recreational AC distribution wiring will damage the unit and void the warranty CAUTION This inverter cannot supply power to any AC distribution wiring or AC loads in which the neutral and g...

Page 13: ...e space for proper ventilation of the inverter 2 Press the Power Pushbutton to turn the unit ON 3 The display will light up indicating a proper connection If the display displays a fault code indicating a fault condition exists refer to the Troubleshooting section of this Instruction Manual 4 Plug the USB powered device into the inverter s USB Charging Port and operate normally Note This unit s US...

Page 14: ...OLTAJE Voltaje de la batería es demasiado alto Compruebe si hay fallas en el sistema de carga de la batería OVERLOAD SHUTDOWN Excessive start up load Power tool or appliance draws too much voltage and cannot be used with your inverter Inadequate power being delivered to the inverter or excessive voltage drop Use heavier Gauge wire See Installation Specifications in users manual APAGADO DE SOBRECAR...

Page 15: ...Chargers AC terminal block connections Check the ground connections are secure on the Inverter Charger Battery Bank Main Sub Panels and the Earth Ground on the RV Boat ACCESSORIES If you need assistance regarding accessories please call 1 866 955 THOR or visit www thorpowerproducts com WARNING The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous and will void manufact...

Page 16: ...ms 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 An RMA number Return Materials Authorization number from THOR Manufacturing s Customer Service is required prior to returning any THOR Manufacturing products THOR Manufac...

Page 17: ...C Input Connections Conexion De Entrada VCD Twist Down Input Lugs Atornille Agarraderas De Entrada Twist Down Input Lugs Atornille Agarraderas De Entrada Ac Output Connections Conexcion De Salida No De Recipientes Nemas 15R 2 2 Remote Control Connection Puerto De Control Remoto Yes Si Yes Si Remote Control Optional Control Remoto 20 Foot Remote Control Control Remoto Con Cable 20 Pies 20 foot remo...

Page 18: ...n building replacement products THOR Manufacturing reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If THOR Manufacturing repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever period expires later All replaced prod...

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