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LifeStar      Owner’s Manual                                                               - 7 - 

Section 5: Installing the 20-1050CUL-DC 

 

Unpacking the Ambulance Power Module 

Inspect  the  shipping  container  and  equipment  for  loose  or  damaged  parts.  If  any  damage  is  found, 
immediately notify the freight carrier. 
 

Installing the Ambulance Power Module 

1.  Verify the inverter ON OFF/Reset switch is in the OFF position (The button should NOT be pushed 

in.) Make sure power to the vehicle wiring harness is disconnected.  

 
2.  Select a location for the unit. An ideal installation location has the following characteristics: 

 

Close to the battery (not in the same enclosure) 

 

Protected from the weather 

 

Well ventilated 

 
 

Air enters by the fan at the rear of the unit, and exits through the sides of the unit.  
For maximum unit performance, avoid recirculating the same hot air through the unit. 

 
3.  Route DC input cables. 

Route the negative and positive DC input cables from the inverter (through the quick connector) to the 
battery. If required, protect cables where they contact hard, sharp edges. 

 

DC Cable Length 

Size (AWG) 

Maximum Distance (FT) 

2 AWG 

12ft 

1/0 

20ft 

 
4.  Install inline fuse. 

Install an inline fuse in the red, positive DC input cable between the battery and inverter,   

within 18 in. of the battery or DC wiring bus system.

  

 
Vanner recommends using  
Bussmann ANN-150 Fuse and #4164 Fuse Holder (Vanner P/N: 014838 Fuse and 03637 Holder) or 
Feraz-Shawmut CNN-150 Fuse and #4164 Fuse Holder. 
 

5.  Connect bonding lug. 

Use an 8AWG or larger copper conductor to connect the chassis bonding lug to the vehicle chassis. 

 
6.  Connect the inverter to the battery. 

Connect  the  black,  negative  DC  input  cable  from  the  quick  connector  to  the  battery  negative  (-) 
terminal. This battery negative terminal is usually  where the battery negative connects to the engine 
block or frame. Connect the red, positive DC input cable from the quick connector to the in/line fuse 
near the battery positive (+) terminal.  This battery terminal is usually connected to the DC electrical 
system at the battery side of the Battery Disconnect Switch. 

 
7.  Connect DC Power Source terminal to DC loads 

Connect  the  output  from  the  DC  Power  terminal  on  the  front  panel  of  the  Inverter  to  equipment 
locations on the vehicle, 20Adc max. 

Max wire size is 12AWG, use the supplied “Vanner” screwdriver 

for this terminal. 

 
8.  Select Load Demand option. 

Select  Load  Demand  option  if  desired,  using  the  proper  switch  position  on  the  front  panel  Setup 
Switch. With Load demand ON, the inverter conserves battery energy and operates only when a load 
greater than 20 Watts is applied. (Factory setting is OFF). 

Summary of Contents for LIFESTAR 20-1000TUL-DC

Page 1: ...VANNERIncorporated Owner s Manual LifeStar Owner s Manual 1 LifeStar Ambulance Power Module Model 20 1050CUL DC 20 1000TUL DC...

Page 2: ...ity 4 Inverter Function 4 Battery Charger 5 DC Power Output 5 Section 4 Specifications 6 Unpacking the Ambulance Power Module 7 Installing the Ambulance Power Module 7 Inverter Lamp Description 9 Sect...

Page 3: ...VANNERIncorporated Owner s Manual LifeStar Owner s Manual 3 Section 1 General Installation Diagram...

Page 4: ...t Circuit Interrupter GFCI for AC output This enables you to plug AC loads directly into the inverter The DC cables have quick connectors to facilitate installation and pre wiring of emergency vehicle...

Page 5: ...switch labeled IGNITION to the ON position Connect the 12v remote control signal wire to the compression terminal labeled IGNITION To activate GROUND control set the dip switch labeled REMOTE to the...

Page 6: ...k Voltage 14 2 VDC flooded 14 1 VDC gel N A Float Voltage 13 2 VDC flooded 13 6 VDC gel N A Bypass Transfer Output Current GFCI Outlet 12 Amps DC Source Output Voltage Battery Voltage Output Current 2...

Page 7: ...en the battery and inverter within 18 in of the battery or DC wiring bus system Vanner recommends using Bussmann ANN 150 Fuse and 4164 Fuse Holder Vanner P N 014838 Fuse and 03637 Holder or Feraz Shaw...

Page 8: ...on terminal labeled IGNITION To activate GROUND control set the dip switch labeled REMOTE to the ON position Connect the GROUND control signal wire to the compression terminal labeled REMOTE If no rem...

Page 9: ...ed by operating an AC load which is too large for the inverter or lack of ventilation When the unit cools the inverter will start operating again Overload Light Action Description Blinking Red The inv...

Page 10: ...lt LED indicator shows problems such as over temperature output overload or low battery The panels have a gasket seal which will keep the electronics safe from weather and water spray Each panel is eq...

Page 11: ...shop light or drill Verify operation Step 5 Apply shore power Turn vehicle off apply shore power to the 20 1050CUL DC Ambulance shore line connection After shore power has been connected one of the C...

Page 12: ...page 6 Check battery connections if utility power is OFF Check DC fuses if utility power is OFF SYMPTOM ON lamp fully illuminates AC load does not run SOLUTION Check and reset circuit breaker Check a...

Page 13: ...VANNERIncorporated Owner s Manual LifeStar Owner s Manual 13 Notes...

Page 14: ...eStar Owner s Manual 14 Vanner Incorporated 4282 Reynolds Drive Hilliard Ohio 43026 1 800 AC POWER 1 800 227 6937 Tel 614 771 2718 Fax 614 771 4904 www vanner com e mail pwrsales vanner com Part Numbe...

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