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Summary of Contents for PROwatt 1500

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Page 3: ...4 Installation 6 4 1 Where to Install 6 4 2 Battery 7 Battery type 7 Battery Sizing 8 Using Multiple Batteries 9 Battery Tips 10 Alternators and Charging Systems 11 4 3 Cables 12 4 4 Connections 12 AC Wiring 12 Ground Wiring 15 DC Wiring 16 4 5 Remote Panel 17 Installation Instructions 17 Operating Instructions 17 5 Operation 18 5 1 Outlets Controls and Indicators 18 5 2 Operating Limits 19 6 Trou...

Page 4: ... current electricity from a battery or other power source to standard 115 volt AC alternating current household power In designing the PROwatt 1500 Statpower has used power conversion technology previously employed in computer power supplies to give you an inverter that is smaller lighter and easier to use than inverters based on older technology 2 1 Principle of Operation The PROwatt 1500 convert...

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Page 6: ... PROwatt with the above equipment This problem does not occur with the vast ma jority of battery operated equipment Most of this equipment uses a separate charger or trans former that is plugged into the ac receptacle and produces a low voltage output If the label on the ac adapter or charger states that the adapter or charger produces a low voltage ac or dc output less than 30 volts the PROwatt w...

Page 7: ...n 11 volts and 14 volts 22 28 volts for PW1500 24 and can deliver the required current If the supply is adjustable make sure that the output voltage is adjusted to be between 11 volts and 14 volts 22 28 volts for PW1500 24 The inverter may shut down if the voltage is outside these limits and may be damaged if the voltage is above 16 volts 32 volts for PW1500 24 Also ensure that any current limit c...

Page 8: ... power load such as a 100 watt lamp to verify your test set up before trying high power loads 3 4 Connections Follow the connection sequence described below STEP 1 Ensure that the ON OFF switch on the PROwatt 1500 is in the OFF position If the power source is a DC power supply switch it off as well STEP 2 Connect the cables to the power input terminals on the rear panel of the PROwatt 1500 The red...

Page 9: ...att 1500 ON OFF switch to the ON position and turn the test load on The PROwatt 1500 should supply power to the load If it does not refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual If you plan to measure the output voltage of the PROwatt 1500 refer to Section 2 2 of this manual 4 Installation 4 1 Where to Install The PROwatt 1500 should be installed in a location that meets the following requir...

Page 10: ...ric golf carts so you may see them referred to as RV batteries marine batteries or golf cart batteries For most applications of the PROwatt 1500 Statpower recommends that you use one or more deep cycle batter ies that are separated from the starting battery in your vehicle by a battery isolator A battery isolator is a solid state electronic circuit that allows equipment to be operated from an auxi...

Page 11: ... capacity with battery reserve capacity For example a battery with a reserve capacity of 180 minutes has the following calculated ampere hour capacity 180 min 60 3 hr 3 hr x 25 amps 75 amp hrs However its actual ampere hour rating will be closer to 100 ampere hours because it is rated at the discharge cur rent required to get 20 hours of operation about 5 amperes To determine the battery capacity ...

Page 12: ...e connected to and to in a parallel system that doubles capacity and maintains the voltage of a single battery Do not connect batteries from different manufactur ers or with different amp hr ratings in parallel Decreased battery life may result If you are using different batteries or need to use more than two bat teries we recommend that you set up two separate battery banks and use them alternate...

Page 13: ...en flame when working around batteries 2 The capacity of lead acid batteries is temperature sensitive Battery capacity is rated at 25o C 77 o F At 20o C 0 o F the ampere hour capacity will be about half the rated capacity 3 Do not leave batteries in a discharged state for more than a day or two They will undergo a chemical process called sulfation which can permanently damage the battery Also batt...

Page 14: ... should be able to deliver 50 amperes The charging system must also be able to charge each 12 volt battery up to approximately 14 4 volts and then drop back to a float voltage of 13 5 to 14 volts or shut off A typical engine alternator 12 Volt may not be able to meet these requirements if large capacity batteries are used Alternators are typically rated for the current they can deliver when they a...

Page 15: ...se larger cable such as 00 AWG 2 AWG for PW1500 24 Attach 5 16 inch ring terminals to the ends of the cables to be attached to the DC terminal studs on the PROwatt 1500 The ring terminals must be crimped with a proper crimping tool Another option is to use Ilsco or equivalent box lug terminals available at electrical parts suppliers sized for the wire gauge of the cable and for a 5 16 inch stud Th...

Page 16: ...e 1 4 inch 6mm and connect to the AC output terminal blocks on the PROwatt 1500 circuit board labeled AC NEUT and AC HOT in Figure 9A Check carefully that you have maintained correct polarity see below and that there are no loose strands of wire Make certain that the ground lead which may be a bare wire is cut as short as possible and is not touching any component within the PROwatt e Replace the ...

Page 17: ...the desired AC power source see Figure 10 Alternatively you can employ a manual or automatic transfer switch A transfer switch is a double pole double throw DPDT switch that switches both the hot and neutral wires to the AC distribution system from one power source to the other Manual and automatic transfer switches are available from marine and RV dealers They are commonly used to switch between ...

Page 18: ...und Use a 8 AWG or larger copper wire preferably with green yellow insulation to connect the chassis ground terminal to the grounding point In some installations a larger wire size may be required Refer to the local national codes applicable for your type of installation The neutral common conductor of the PROwatt 1500 AC output circuit is connected to chassis ground There fore when the chassis is...

Page 19: ...2 13 Nm Slide the boots over the studs to cover the connection STEP 3 Connect the cable from the negative black terminal of the PROwatt 1500 to the negative terminal of the battery Make a secure connection CAUTION Loosely tightened connectors result in excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation STEP 4 Before proceeding further carefully check that the cable you hav...

Page 20: ...uctions 1 Cut out the template located on the back page of the manual Figure 14 and position it on the wall where the switch is to be mounted 2 Mark the location of the two holes and the square area to be cut out NOTE Remote switch assembly re quires 0 7 18mm minimum clear panel depth 3 Drill two holes 7 64 2 8mm diameter and remove the cut out area 4 Feed the phone jack connector and wire through...

Page 21: ...s and remains depressed after pressure has been removed If the GFCI fails to reset properly do not use it the inverter should be returned to your place of purchase for service Test lamp should light again 3 If the GFCI trips by itself at any time reset it and perform test procedures 1 and 2 WARNING There are no user serviceable parts inside of the PROwatt 1500 and the GFCI tripping does NOT mean t...

Page 22: ... not turn the PROwatt 1500 back on unless the fault condition is corrected load removed unplugged wiring fixed etc 5 2 Operating Limits Power Output The PROwatt 1500 will deliver 1500 watts or 13 amperes continuously It will deliver greater than 2000 watts or 17 amperes for about 10 to 15 minutes The PROwatt must cool for 15 minutes before it can resume operation at 2000 watts The wattage rating a...

Page 23: ...r the modified sine wave produced by the PROwatt 1500 The only solution is to use a sound system that incorporates a higher quality power supply Television Interference Operation of the PROwatt 1500 can interfere with television reception on some channels If this situation occurs the following steps may help to alleviate the problem 1 Make sure that the chassis ground lug on the back of the PROwat...

Page 24: ...hat PROwatt is indicator in upper red zone connected to 12V battery 24V for PW1500 24 check regulation of charging system Low battery alarm on all the Poor DC wiring poor Use proper cable and make time voltage indicator below battery condition solid connections Use new 11 V 22V for PW1500 24 battery No output voltage OVERTEMP Thermal shutdown Allow PROwatt to cool off indicator on load in excess o...

Page 25: ...used by the negligence or fault of Statpower Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you What Will Statpower Do Statpower will at its option repair or replace the defective product free of charge Statpower will at its own option use new and or reconditioned parts made by various manufac...

Page 26: ...Service Warehouse 8 14th Street Blaine WA 98230 USA If you are returning a product from Canada follow steps 1 2 above and ship the unit freight prepaid to the following address Statpower Technologies Corporation 7725 Lougheed Highway Burnaby BC V5A 4V8 CANADA How Other Laws Apply This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisd...

Page 27: ...dified sine wave phase corrected phase corrected Output frequency 60 Hz 0 01 60 Hz 0 01 Input voltage 10 to 15 VDC 20 to 30 VDC Low battery alarm audible 10 7 volts audible 21 5 volts Low battery cutout 10 volts 20 volts Efficiency approx 85 90 approx 85 90 No load current draw 0 5 A 0 4 A 9 2 Dimensions Height 3 8cm 3 8cm Width 9 24cm 9 24cm Length 16 41cm 16 41cm Weight 8 25 lb 3 8 kg 8 25 lb 3 ...

Page 28: ...Part No 445 0077 01 Rev 1 7725 Lougheed Highway Burnaby BC Canada V5A 4V8 Tel 604 420 1585 Fax 604 420 1591 www statpower com ...

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