OWNERS MANUAL
FOR SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES
DIMENSIONS INVERTERS
Model 12/300
Including Options: I, L and T
Table of Contents
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1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2. Description . . . . . . . . . . .
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3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . .
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4. Start Up/Operation. . . . . .
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5. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .
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6. Installation Figure 1 . . . . .
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7. Limited Warranty . . . . . . .
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CAUTION: Working in the vicinity of lead - acid
batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explo-
sive gases 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 and explosion.
CAUTION: Be sure both the inverter and, if used,
the external AC input circuit breaker or fuse are
turned "OFF" during installation.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.01 The inverter converts 12 VDC to 120
VAC, 60 HZ, having a quasi-sine wave form.
2.02 The inverter has a controlled frequency
at 60 HZ + 0.6Hz.
2.03 The inverter has internal protection
against output short circuit, output overload and
high temperature conditions.
2.04 The inverter is U.L. Listed for land
vehicle use, including recreational vehicle, and is
Canadian U.L. Listed for use in Canada.
2.05 The inverter is designed to operate any
120 VAC, 60 HZ, single phase equipment within
its power ratings, unless specifically designed for
a pure sine waveform.
Inverter Rating
Inverter Input Output_____
Model (VDC) (ADC) (RMS, VAC) (Watts)
12/300 12.6 30 120 300
12.6 40 120 400*
* This inverter can deliver 400 Watts of power for
a period of 20 minutes. The continuous output
power rating is 300 Watts.
3. INSTALLATION
3.01The following instructions should be thor-
oughly read and understood before installation.
3.02
CAUTION: Inverters produce hazard-
ous voltages. To avoid risk of harm or fire the unit
must be properly installed.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if
correct polarity is not observed when installing
the DC input cables.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if an
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1. GENERAL
1.01 Dimensions inverters have been designed
and manufactured for many user applications and
long life. They utilize patented construction meth-
ods and high technology electronic parts and
circuitry.
1.02
CAUTION: Inverters produce hazardous
voltage. To avoid risk of harm or fire the unit must
be properly installed. There are no user servicable
parts inside, do not remove the cover.
CAUTION: The inverter should not be mounted
in a location that may be exposed to rain or spray.
CAUTION: The inverter should not be installed in
a zero clearance enclosure.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if
correct polarity is not observed when installing
the DC input cables.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if an
external AC power source is applied to the inverter’s
AC output or its hardwire output.
CAUTION: The inverter contains a circuit breaker
and capacitor that may produce a
spark. Do not mount in a confined battery or gas
compartment.
