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July 21, 2012
D. INVERTER – 4000 Watt 110v Power
NOTE: The inverter system is setup to be totally automatic and should not need any
changes to the settings
.
120 volt power can be provided by the inverter which uses 24
volt battery power to make 120 volt AC current. 120 volt power is very limited with
the inverter because it comes from a limited source. You cannot run high use devices
like space heaters, hair dryers, waffle irons, at the same time or for any combined
length of time. It will drain the batteries to the point of inverter shutdown.
The inverter’s best use is to provide low wattage, or intermittent 120 volt power during
an evening to save the generator from constant short start-ups and shut downs.
When the boat is on shore power or has the generator running, the inverter becomes a
battery charger for the house battery banks.
The remote switch and indicator panel for the inverter is located to the left of the
electrical panel console.
NO SETTINGS SHOULD BE CHANGED ON THE
INVERTER CONTROL PANEL.
To operate the inverter:
1. Turn on the breaker on the 120 volt panel.
2. The inverter is operated by the remote panel to the top right of the electrical panel.(or
on the face of the inverter n the engine room)
The inverter is can be in standby or off for 120 volt power. The charger can be
selected on or off. Typically the inverter is off and the charger is on. The
proper setting is “SRC” (search) and the inverter will automatically change
from inverting to shore power/ generator power when available.
3. The inverter will power the 120v AC outlets, ice maker, refrigerator and the
microwave etc. (see AC panel)
4. Be carefull on entering the engine room not to turn inverter switch off
(located near the bottom of the DC Battery switch panel and located where it
can be hit accidentally with your leg.
E.
ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
The electric water heater runs off of the 120 volt system. The circuit breaker is on the
120 volt panel. VERY IMPORTANT: Do not use the electric water heater if the
water tanks are very low or if they run dry. The electric element may burn up if the
tank has no water.
Turn off when conserving battery power (inverter mode when at anchor or no AC
sources active) The water heater is also heated by the engines.
