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Operator’s Manual

Distributed in the U.S.A. and Canada by

ARTERRA DISTRIBUTION

(877) 294-8997

Warranty: [email protected]

Fax (574) 294-8698

www.wfcoelectronics.com

Power PROs Technical Support 

(877) 294-8997

WF-8500MBA Series

WF-8540MBA  |  WF-8560MBA 

(The Power Center model number is located on the front panel label next to the breakers)

Summary of Contents for WF-8500MBA Series

Page 1: ...TRIBUTION 877 294 8997 Warranty warranty wfcoelectronics com Fax 574 294 8698 www wfcoelectronics com Power PROs Technical Support 877 294 8997 WF 8500MBA Series WF 8540MBA WF 8560MBA The Power Center model number is located on the front panel label next to the breakers ...

Page 2: ...ION Reverse Battery Protection 4 OPERATIONAL FEATURES Three Stage Smart Charging 5 TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS Converter Output Voltage 6 Reverse Polarity Fuses 6 Troubleshooting Flow Chart 7 Replacing the MBA 7 GENERAL COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Agency Listings 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the MBA 9 WARRANTY INFORMATION 10 SPECIFICATIONS 11 TABLE OF C ONTENTS 2 ...

Page 3: ...al load increases and decreases fan speed as the load decreases Unlike traditional temperature controlled fans the load controlled fan provides better component cooling by avoiding temperature spikes which can lead to premature component failure Over Temperature Protection If the internal temperature of the converter exceeds a critical point it will shut down This protects the unit from excessive ...

Page 4: ...verse Battery Protection The WF 8500MBA Series Main Board Assembly will charge the 12 volt House battery if installed A battery DOES NOT have to be installed for WF 8500MBA Series Main Board Assembly to operate When a battery is installed two reverse polarity fuses protect the MBA circuitry The fuses are located along the left center edge of the DC fuse board below the VCC lug Refer to Figure 1 be...

Page 5: ...y to hold the converter s maxi mum output current level the amperage rating without exceeding it If the output current reaches its maximum normally caused by a discharged battery this will cause the converter to go into Bulk Mode which means the target output voltage will change to 14 4 volts and a timer will start Although the converter is outputting 14 4 volts you will not be able to read that o...

Page 6: ...he converter is functioning properly If the converter output voltage at the battery reads 0 0 VDC or if the battery is not charging check for an open inline fuse in the battery wire circuit One may have been installed by the RV manufacturer Also check for loose wiring connections DC Reverse Polarity Fuses If there is no DC output coming from the WF 8500MBA Series Main Board Assembly converter sect...

Page 7: ...ound This alarm will continue to sound until the AC wires are connected correctly If the above checks have been made but the converter output still reads 0 0 VDC the converter is not functioning properly Contact the Arterra Distribution Power PROs at 1 877 294 8997 Should it be determined that the WF 8500MBA Series Main Board Assembly needs to be replaced removal of the Main Board Assembly Is a si...

Page 8: ...at is inserted into the breaker with a pigtail wire added to it If the pigtail wire is connected to another wire disconnect that wire from the pigtail 5 Remove the converter white wire from the neutral bus bar 6 Remove the converter green wire from the ground bus bar 7 In the converter compartment remove the two screws at the front of the MBA holding it in place Slide the MBA forward routing the w...

Page 9: ... commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense INS...

Page 10: ...ot limited to inconvenience loss of service loss of revenue loss or damage to personal property cost of all services performed in removing or replacing the WFCO product Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation Any WFCO Electronics products sold through unauthorized Internet sources Example eBay will be excluded from all warranty coverage offered by Arterra Distribution WFC...

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