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Item No. 2403

User’s Manual

AC Inverter

™

8,000 Watt

DC to AC Power Inverter

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Summary of Contents for 2403 AC Inverter

Page 1: ...Item No 2403 User s Manual AC Inverter 8 000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter Please visit our website for the latest information on this product ...

Page 2: ...nded battery life compared to other inverters with this power This inverter has the highest surge capability in its class Superior surge capability allows the inverter to start the most difficult motorized loads Advanced microprocessor controlled circuits run cooler and therefore are more reliable than competing units GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Keep the inverter away from any direct heat source or combu...

Page 3: ... Wave MSW 8 000W 16 000W Approximately 90 ON OFF Control 10 5V 0 5V DC 10V 0 5V DC 4 North American Standard 15A Direct wiring up to 68A 115V AC 22 5 x 11 x 8 5 in 570 x 280 x 215 mm 42 6 lb 19 2 kg 2 5A DC 0 3A DC Output Output waveform Continuous power Surge power Efficiency Power switch Battery low alarm Battery low shutdown AC output socket AC output terminals Dimensions L x W x H Net weight N...

Page 4: ...ctor of whether this inverter can power it Start up load is momentary With many devices it is approximately twice the continuous load However with some devices start up load can be as high as eight times the continuous load To determine if an appliance or tool will operate with this inverter run a test This inverter is designed to automatically shut down in the event of an output overload so there...

Page 5: ...ot blocked Then check that the continuous power requirement of the appliance load does not exceed 8 000 watts After the shut down condition is removed turn on the inverter When the inverter cools to a safe temperature it will automatically restart 3 Over Load Indicator This indicator turns RED as the inverter shuts down Immediately turn off some appliances if this occurs The inverter will automati...

Page 6: ...under warranty The DC Current Meter indicates the current drawn by the inverter with the present DC load operating The current displayed is the sum of currents supplied to all the DC input terminals The meter should show minimal current drawn when the inverter is operating and all AC loads are turned off 5 Ground Terminal This connection is for connecting to a 6 gage insulated ground wire Do not d...

Page 7: ...insulated to protect from accidental short circuits Cable boot insulators are supplied that will cover the cable and terminal If any positive DC terminals are not used they should also be kept covered All Positive DC terminals are connected together inside the inverter All Negative DC terminals are connected together inside the inverter and connected to the chassis It does not matter which Positiv...

Page 8: ...sume that the AC waveform will be a pure sine wave These meters will not correctly read MSW voltage and will display about 20 to 30 volts too low Any multi meter identified as TRUE RMS will accurately read MSW correctly PLANNING THE INVERTER SYSTEM Larger wattage inverters require planning before installation There are several steps to the planning process The user must determine the following 1 M...

Page 9: ...the duration of the run time Configuring the Battery Bank To determine the minimum battery ampere hour rating that you will need to operate appliances from the inverter and any DC appliances powered by the battery bank Follow these steps 1 List the maximum wattage that the inverter has to provide as above 2 Estimate the number of hours the appliances will be in use between battery recharges This w...

Page 10: ...an the 20 hour rate the capacity AH of the battery is measurably reduced derated Derating is a major run time factor The curve below can help to determine what the battery bank can deliver under load The results are used to estimate how much additional battery capacity is needed to achieve the desired run time The left vertical numbers of the curve represents percentage of the battery capacity at ...

Page 11: ... run time It is important to add some extra battery capacity to compensate for battery age CONFIGURATING THE BATTERY BANK Six volt 220 AH deep cycle golf cart batteries were selected for these illustrations because they are generally readily available and relatively inexpensive With regular recharging they have a relatively long life These batteries are flooded and vented types they freely vent hy...

Page 12: ...arine supply dealers The fuse and fuse holders may be connected in parallel to provide the required protection There are larger capacity fuses and fuse holders available Make sure that if the inverter is operating at 8 000 watts that the battery is fused at greater than 800 amps The fuses are very important to protect equipment batteries and personnel The fuses protect against battery explosion if...

Page 13: ...ections will result in a severe voltage drop that can cause damage to the conductors and insulation and cause sparking Reverse polarity connection will blow the fuses in the inverter and can cause permanent damage to the inverter Damage caused by reverse polarity will void the warranty Procedure 1 Make sure the cables are the proper gage and have the fuse holders as close to the battery bank s Pos...

Page 14: ... s guide to provide detailed information regarding battery charging systems However the user should try to augment any charging system with either wind power or solar power These can continue to operate during power outages and they also recharge time If the inverter system is used during commercial power outages that occur daily configure the charger system to replace energy during the time that ...

Page 15: ...vessel make sure that shore power is used to recharge the batteries whenever possible OPERATING ISSUES TV AND AUDIO Although all inverters are shielded and filtered to minimize signal interference some interference with your television picture may be unavoidable especially with weak signals However here are some suggestions that may improve reception First make sure that the television antenna pro...

Page 16: ...connect Clean terminals thoroughly and reconnect Turn off inverter Replace fuse s with same type and rating Blown DC battery fuse s Reason Solution Battery voltage below 10 volts Recharge or replace battery Allow inverter to cool Check for adequate ventilation Reduce the load on the inverter to rated continuous power output See warranty and call customer service Inverter is too hot thermal shut do...

Page 17: ...tage below 10 5 volts Keep input voltage above 10 5 volts to maintain regulation Recharge or replace battery Use lower gage heavier cable Keep cable length as short as possible Poor or weak battery condition Inadequate power being delivered to the inverter or excessive voltage drop PROBLEM TV Does Not Work Reason Solution TV does not turn on Contact TV manufacturer to find out if the TV is compati...

Page 18: ... units which have been used in violation of written instructions furnished Warranty Disclaimers This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume any other liability in connection with the sale of our products There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance or product failure under any theory of tort contract or c...

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