5000 Watt AC Inverter by Wagan Tech
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User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: Low or no output voltage
Reason
Solution
Poor contact with battery terminals
Clean terminals thoroughly
Using incorrect type of voltmeter to test
output voltage
Use true RMS reading meter
PROBLEM: Red bar graph
Reason
Solution
Battery voltage below 10 volts
Recharge or replace battery
Equipment being operated draws too much
power
Use a higher capacity inverter or do not use
this equipment
Inverter is too hot (thermal shut down mode) Allow inverter to cool
Check for adequate ventilation.
Reduce the load on the inverter to rated
continuous power output
Unit may be defective
See warranty and call customer service
PROBLEM: TV interference
Reason
Solution
Electrical interference from the inverter
Add a ferrite data line filter on to the TV
power cord
PROBLEM: Low battery alarm on all the time
Reason
Solution
Input voltage below 10.5 volts
Keep input voltage above 10.5 volts to
maintain regulation
Poor or weak battery condition
Recharge or replace battery
Inadequate power being delivered to the
inverter or excessive voltage drop
Use lower gauge wire
Keep wire length as short as possible
PROBLEM: TV does not work
Reason
Solution
TV does not turn on
Contact TV manufacture to see if the TV is
compatible with a modified sine wave
SPECIFICATIONS
Name
Description
Input
12V (10–15V) DC
Output
115V AC
Output waveform
Modified Sine Waveform
Continuous power
5,000 watts
Surge power
10,000 watts
Efficiency
Approximately 90 %
No load
Switch ON
Switch OFF
<0.3A DC
<0.2A DC
Battery low alarm
10.5 ± 0.5V DC
Battery low shutdown
10 ± 0.5V DC
AC output sockets
4 US standard grounded
Power switch
DC input ON/OFF control
Dimensions
20 x 9 x 7 in (50.8 x 22.9 x 7.8 cm)
Net Weight
22 lbs (9.98 kg)
NOTE
All specifications are typical at nominal line, half load, and 77ºF (25ºC) unless otherwise
noted. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
DISPOSAL OF INVERTER
Electronic products are known to contain materials that are toxic if improperly disposed.
Contact local authorities for disposal and recycling information.
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