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Operator’s Manual

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WF-8700 Series

WF-8712P  |  WF-8725P  |  WF-8735P  |  WF-8740P  

(The Power Center model number is located on the front panel label near the AC breakers)

Summary of Contents for WF-8700 Series

Page 1: ...ION 877 294 8997 Warranty warranty wfcoelectronics com Fax 574 294 8698 www wfcoelectronics com Power PROs Technical Support 877 294 8997 WF 8700 Series WF 8712P WF 8725P WF 8735P WF 8740P The Power Center model number is located on the front panel label near the AC breakers ...

Page 2: ... UL Listed Main Circuit Breaker List 5 UL Listed Branch Circuit Breaker List 5 OPERATIONAL FEATURES Three Stage Smart Charging 7 TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS Converter Output Voltage 8 Reverse Polarity Fuses 8 Troubleshooting Flow Chart 9 GENERAL COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Agency Listings 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Enclosure 10 Wiring the AC Breakers 10 Wiring the DC Fuse Board 11 SPECIF...

Page 3: ... Center converter operation When a battery is installed a reverse polarity fuse protects the converter circuitry The fuse is located along the bottom of the row of fuses Refer to Figure 1 below This feature prevents permanent damage to the converter from a battery connected into the circuit backwards In addition to protecting the converter section the reverse polarity fuse is the main connection b...

Page 4: ...overload condition Automatic Cooling Fan The cooling fan in the WF 8700 Series Power Center is incremental and is controlled by the current drawn out of the converter to the applied load NOTE The WF 8712P does not have a fan The on board microprocessor increases fan speed as the total load increases and decreases fan speed as the load decreases Unlike traditional temperature controlled fans the lo...

Page 5: ...ower Center is located on the left side of the enclosure The WF 8700 Series Power Center accepts standard residential breakers The WF 8712P and WF 8725P have spaces for a 30 Amp Main and up to 3 Branch breakers when using duplex breakers The WF 8735P and WF 8740P have spaces for a 30 Amp Main and up to 5 Branch breakers when using duplex breakers A list of factory tested and approved breakers foll...

Page 6: ...OMT Murray Type MP T or MH T General Electric Type THQL When replacing any of the installed circuit breakers the replacement should be of the same manufacturer type designation and equal interrupting rating not to exceed 30A The Short Circuit Current rating for the breaker should be 10 000 Amps Breaker Filler Plates Model FP 01 or FP 01B Black Figure 2 6 ...

Page 7: ...xceeding 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 VDC and a timer will start Although the converter is outputting 14 4 VDC you will not be able to read that on a voltmeter due to the voltage current relationship From the paragraph above as load cu...

Page 8: ...ircuit 4 30 A WF 8735P Circuit 6 30 A WF 8740P Circuit 6 30 A Reverse Polarity Fuses If there is no DC output coming from the WF 8700 Series Power Center converter section first check the reverse polarity fuse s on the fuse board Then visually inspect the fuses for any breaks in the fuse element If no breaks are found use a continuity tester to check for continuity If the reverse polarity fuses ar...

Page 9: ...laim packet GENERAL COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Agency Listings UL The WF 8700 Series Power Centers are UL Listed and cUL Listed Canadian FCC Compliance Class B NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment...

Page 10: ...x breakers 1 Main and up to 5 Branch breakers Refer to the tables on pages 5 and 6 for a selection of approved breakers The Main breaker should be 30 Amp and is to be installed in the left most position See the wiring diagrams below A hold down clip is provided to keep the breaker securely in place The 30 Amp power cord is routed through the large knockout in the back of the wiring compartment and...

Page 11: ...ts on the WF 8712 and WF 8725 Power Centers have up to 20 Amp ATO or ATC fuses installed On the WF 8735 and WF 8740 Power Centers circuits F5 and F6 can be used for slide outs or other higher current loads and can have a maximum 30 Amp ATO or ATC fuse installed The remaining 4 circuits are general purpose and can have up to 20 Amp ATO or ATC fuses installed Make sure the fuses are seated properly ...

Page 12: ...Connect the heavy wire Red coming from the battery to the Red 10AWG wire coming from the back of the enclosure As a last step install a separate bus bar in a location behind the converter Connect the 10AWG White wire coming from the back of the enclosure to this bus bar Connect the battery negative wire to this bus bar along with all the negative DC load wires Also run a wire from the bus bar to c...

Page 13: ...t not 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 ...

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