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Owners Manual

SILENT RUNNER INVERTER/CHARGER POWER SYSTEM

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Table of Contents

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Introduction............................................................................................................................4

1.1 Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 5

1.2 Standard Features on the SRC12-1100PT................................................................................... 6

1.3 Definitions ................................................................................................................................... 6

1.4 Parts and Accessories ................................................................................................................. 7

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................8

2.1 General Precautions.................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Explosive Gas Precautions.......................................................................................................... 9

2.3 Precautions When Working with Batteries ................................................................................... 9

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Component Identification....................................................................................................10

(1) ON/OFF/RESET........................................................................................................................ 11

(2) “Inverter”  Indicator Light ........................................................................................................... 11

(3) “Battery Low” Indicator Light ...................................................................................................... 11

(4) “Over Temp” (Temperture)  Indicator Light ................................................................................ 11

(5) Overload  Indicator Light ........................................................................................................... 11

(6) “BULK/ABSORPTION” Indicator Light ....................................................................................... 11

(7) “FLOAT” Indicator Light ............................................................................................................. 12

(8) “REMOTE OR IFM1” CONTROL JACK ..................................................................................... 12

(9) “INVERTER CONTROL TERMINAL”......................................................................................... 12

(10)“Load Demand” (Switch 1) ........................................................................................................ 12

(11)“Battery Type” (Switch 2) .......................................................................................................... 12

(12) “Charging Rate” (Switch 3)....................................................................................................... 12

(13)Select IFM1/Remote................................................................................................................. 12

(14)Select Inverter Control Terminal ............................................................................................... 12

(15)15 Amp INV/CHG Circuit Breaker ............................................................................................. 13

(16)15 Amp AC Output Circuit Breaker ........................................................................................... 13

(17)120V, 60Hz @ 15A Max. AC Output ......................................................................................... 13

(18)120V, 60Hz @ 15A Max. AC Input............................................................................................ 13

(19)Air Exhaust Vents ..................................................................................................................... 13

(20)Mounting Flanges with 5/16 mounting holes.............................................................................. 13

(21)Air Intake Vents (three sides) .................................................................................................... 13

(22)Chassis Ground Bonding Lug.................................................................................................... 13

(23)Positive DC Input Connection (Red).......................................................................................... 13

(24)Negative DC input Connection (Black)...................................................................................... 13

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INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................14

4.1 Unpacking the Inverter .............................................................................................................. 14

4.2 Inverter Installation Considerations............................................................................................ 14

4.3 DC Wiring Considerations ......................................................................................................... 14

4.4 DC Wiring Installation Procedure............................................................................................... 15

4.5 AC Wiring Installation Procedure............................................................................................... 16

4.6 Remote Monitor and Control Panel Installation .......................................................................... 16

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SYSTEM START-UP AND TESTING PROCEDURES ..........................................................17

5.1 Inverter Start-up and Testing ..................................................................................................... 17

5.2 Procedure to Check Battery Charger Operation......................................................................... 18

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THEORY OF OPERATION....................................................................................................19

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................21

7.1 Maintenance Items .................................................................................................................... 21

7.2 Troubleshooting Procedures...................................................................................................... 21

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APPENDICES........................................................................................................................23

8.1 Problem Loads .......................................................................................................................... 23

8.2 DC Power Consumption ............................................................................................................ 24

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International and North American Warranties....................................................................25

Summary of Contents for Silent Runner SRC12-1100PT

Page 1: ...Owners Manual SILENT RUNNER INVERTER CHARGER POWER SYSTEM 1 Silent Runner Inverter Charger Power System Model SRC12 1100PT Owners Manual A911426 E...

Page 2: ...ILENT RUNNER INVERTER CHARGER POWER SYSTEM 2 Generic Inverter Installation 12 Volt Battery Inverter OEM Alternator OEM Battery Common OEM ground at Starter or Engine Block Fuse block within 18 of Batt...

Page 3: ...nal 12 15 15 Amp INV CHG Circuit Breaker 13 16 15 Amp AC Output Circuit Breaker 13 17 120V 60Hz 15A Max AC Output 13 18 120V 60Hz 15A Max AC Input 13 19 Air Exhaust Vents 13 20 Mounting Flanges with 5...

Page 4: ...and accessories offered for the SR Series We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the model numbers of the inverter and optional accessories you have purchased before proceeding with this manual...

Page 5: ...ith Load Approx AC Load Watts 10 or AC Load Amps x 12 Frequency 60 Hz 0 1 Output Wave Form Modified Sine Wave Battery Charger Charging Capacity 55 Amps High 15 Amps Low Input Voltage 120 VAC 10 Input...

Page 6: ...ions Quasi Sine Wave Quasi Sine Wave Inverters are sometimes called modified sine wave inverters or modified square wave inverters Quasi sine wave inverters produce an AC output wave different from th...

Page 7: ...Transfer Switch automatically allows input power from an external AC power source such as shore power or a generator to pass through the inverter output circuit used to operate loads 1 4 Parts and Ac...

Page 8: ...truct the ventilation openings 3 Do not install this unit in a zero clearance compartment the result may be overheating or diminished performance 4 To avoid the risk of fire electric shock or injury t...

Page 9: ...ch the battery is installed 2 3 Precautions When Working with Batteries 1 Always have someone within range of your voice to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 2 Have access to ple...

Page 10: ...K ABSORPTION ON OFF RESET REMOTE OR IFM1 CHARGER INVERTER BLINK STANDBY LOAD DEMAND 120 VAC 60Hz MATING ATTACHMENT PLUG CABLE AVAILABLE FROM PHILLIPS TEMRO AC OUTPUT INVERTER CONTROL TERMINAL AC IN AC...

Page 11: ...sed to less than 11 volts DC Automatic inverter shutdown for low battery at 10 5 volts is imminent unless the battery voltage is increased Blinking Red Light The inverter has shutdown due to a low bat...

Page 12: ...mand option if desired With Load demand ON the inverter conserves battery energy and operates only when a load greater than 5 Watts is applied Some appliances and tools require this feature to be disa...

Page 13: ...ake Vents three sides Keep two inches clearance around Vent area 22 Chassis Ground Bonding Lug 23 Positive DC Input Connection Red BE AWARE that as a large number of capacitors become charged upon com...

Page 14: ...rk is normal and will occur every time batteries are connected 1 The DC cables should be as short as possible It is more electrically efficient to run the lower current AC wiring longer distances see...

Page 15: ...uct Information Center 800 522 6752 AMP Tooling Assistance Center 800 722 1111 4 4 DC Wiring Installation Procedure Steps 1 Make sure power to the vehicle wiring harness is disconnected Verify that th...

Page 16: ...ert the AC Input and Output connections to the mating AC connectors on the front panel of the unit make sure that strain relief s snap when installing to prevent them from coming lose during vibration...

Page 17: ...anel 4 Mount the remote panel using two 8 screws 5 SYSTEM START UP AND TESTING PROCEDURES WARNING THESE PROCEDURES ARE TO BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER After the SR Series inverter has be...

Page 18: ...ds up to the models rated capacity to verify full power operation 15 Disconnect all AC loads The Inverter Light blinks indicating that the inverter has returned to Load Demand mode 16 If the Load Dema...

Page 19: ...ype batteries including sealed and gel types but not for nickel cadmium Ni Cad or nickel iron types There are three automatic charge stages Bulk Absorption and Float Bulk Charge Stage The Bulk Charge...

Page 20: ...onger within tolerance See SRC12 1100PT Specifications page for AC input voltage tolerances The 5 second delay occurs only if the inverter is fully ON when input power becomes available There is no 5...

Page 21: ...ter or the Vanner Incorporated Customer Service department 1 800 AC POWER 1 800 227 6937 Please have your model and serial number available when consulting customer service ALWAYS CHECK THE FOLLOWING...

Page 22: ...erify AC load is within unit s rated capacity Symptom DC fuse blows when connecting DC input cables Solution Check for reverse polarity red cable to battery positive black cable to battery negative Th...

Page 23: ...or 20 hours has a capacity of 100 A H 5 amperes x 20 hours 100 Amp Hr The reason the A H rating is misunderstood is simple A battery that has a rating of 100 AH cannot always deliver 100 A H The under...

Page 24: ...watts at 120 volts it is easy to see that since there is a 1 to 10 voltage conversion 12 to 120 there is a 10 to 1 amp conversion 200 to 20 A more accurate relationship between the input power and out...

Page 25: ...Vanner normal wear and tear or defects caused by misuse or use is contrary to instructions supplied neglect accident reversed polarity unauthorized repairs and or replacements All warranties of merch...

Page 26: ...nd fitness for a particular purpose written or oral expressed or implied shall extend only for a period of two 2 years from date of installation or two and one half 2 years from date of manufacture wh...

Page 27: ...Owners Manual SILENT RUNNER INVERTER CHARGER POWER SYSTEM 27...

Page 28: ...POWER SYSTEM 28 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 Manual Part Numbe...

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