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User’s Manual

SHEMO080100244TXC

Summary of Contents for Elite 1500W

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Page 2: ...ng this inverter Keep this manual for future use About This Inverter This power inverter converts 12 volts direct current 12V DC to 120 volts alternating household current 120V AC It easily powers TV VCR combinations small microwave ovens and refrigerators It also operates at high efficiency up to 90 that results in long running time and extended battery life compared to other inverters with this ...

Page 3: ...ssive load for the cables can cause a low voltage reading and inverter shutdown Low battery is also indicated when the Audible Alarm sounds An alternative display shows the Percent of Load that the inverter can handle If the inverter has excessive load OVL will be displayed USB Power Port This USB Power Port provides 5 Volts DC to charge cell phones personal media players and a host of USB powered...

Page 4: ...turn the inverter Off momentarily press Lock If the wireless remote fails to control operation of the inverter you may be out of range for the radio signal move closer to the inverter If the Remote Switch has a depleted battery open the unit by unscrewing the three small screws on the back side of the remote control and replace the 12 volt model 23A alkaline battery with a new one Rear Panel Posit...

Page 5: ... total watt hours of energy needed This is done by multiplying average power consumption in watts by hours of run time For example 500 watts for 10 hours 5000 watt hours To get an estimate of the maximum current in amps that a battery bank must be capable of delivering to the inverter divide the load watts by ten For example a 500 watt appliance load Load Considerations When an appliance with a mo...

Page 6: ...tage This means that the output voltage of a nominal 12 volt battery starts at 13 4 volts fully charged then drops to 10 5 volts discharged If the load on the battery causes the battery to discharge faster than the 20 hour rate the capacity AH of the battery is measurably reduced derated In heavy battery discharge applications double the estimated Amp Hour rating and configure batteries to support...

Page 7: ... to the chassis of your vehicle or to the grounding system in your boat In a city the ground wire can connect to a metal cold water pipe that goes underground In remote locations the ground wire can be connected to an earth ground This can be an attachment to a foot long copper clad metal rod driven into the ground In the unlikely event of a short circuit operating the inverter without proper grou...

Page 8: ... the inverter system is used during commercial power outages that occur daily configure the charger system to replace energy during the time that commercial power is available Replacement of battery energy always requires more than was taken from the battery typically 30 percent more Follow battery manufacturer s recommendations for maximum charging current WARNING There is danger of explosion DO ...

Page 9: ...ous power output Unit may be defective See warranty and call customer service PROBLEM Inverter Shut Down Fault LED Lit OVL Display Reason Solution Equipment being operated draws too much power Use a higher capacity inverter or do not use this equipment PROBLEM Continuous Buzzing Sound Display Shows Low Voltage Reason Solution Input voltage below 10 5 Volts Keep input voltage above 10 5 Volts Poor ...

Page 10: ...rsonnel or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA and does not extend to any 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 as...

Page 11: ...stomerservice wagan com Toll Free 1 800 231 5806 31088 San Clemente Street Hayward CA 94544 U S A 2010 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation Revised June2010 ...

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