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  For computer use, use laptop, or desktop computer with LCD monitor instead of 

desktop computers with CRT monitor. 

 

Use small televisions instead of big screen TV‟s 

  Use small desk lamps (25 to 40 W) instead of high-wattage lamps.  

 

Battery Replacement

 

The battery box contains a 60AH battery. Qualified battery/electronic technician is 
required to replaced the battery. To replace the battery, please contact customer service 
for details. 

 

6.  TROUBLESHOOTING 

To trouble shoot the unit, please note the error code display on the main unit and 
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eview the “Understanding the Error Codes” in section 5. 

 

Problem 

Symptom 

Solution 

Products 
connected to 
unit malfunction 
or overheat 

Products connected to 
unit do not accept 
modified sine-wave 
waveform 

Products are not compatible with the 
modified sine wave output produced 
by the Nature Power Solar Home 
and RV Kit

. See “Precaution for 

using rechargeable application” on 
page XX 

Insufficient run-
time 

Battery is not fully charged 

Charge battery by leaving the unit 
plugged to the utility for more than 
24 hrs to fully charge the battery or 
leave the solar panel plugged into 
the battery box for more than 72 hrs 

Battery is near the end of 
it‟s life 

Replace battery box 

Solar Charger 
indicator is not 
ON when solar 
panel is 
connected 

Solar panel cannot supply 
sufficient power to start 
the solar charger and 
charge the battery 

Check location and direction of solar 
panel 

Wrong wire connection on 
solar panel junction box 

Verify solar panel junction box 
connection 

Ground fault is detected 
on the solar panel and it 
shuts down the solar 
panel DC to DC controller 

Check for any damage on solar 
panel. Replace Ground Fault 
Detection fuse located at the back of 
battery box 

Unit has no 
output 

Unit is off 

Turn unit on 

Unit has shutdown due to 
various potential 
conditions 

Check utility, battery voltage, and 
unit settings. See Unit Operation 
section 

 
 

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Страница 1: ...Solar Home and RV Kit 40 Watts Owner s Manual Model 40400 ...

Страница 2: ... is recommended to charge the unit after each use and once every 90 days Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide Nature Power assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Note as well that specifications and product functionality may change without notice Important Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before using your...

Страница 3: ...Page 3 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 4 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 6 3 INSTALLATION 6 4 CONFIGURATION 10 5 OPERATION 14 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 7 SPECIFICATIONS 19 8 OPTION FOR EXPANSION 19 9 WARRANTY 20 ...

Страница 4: ... else to charge the unit after each use and once every 90 days IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This section contains important safety information for the Nature Power Solar Home and RV Kit Each time before using the Nature Power Solar Home and RV Kit READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the inverter charger the batteries and all appropriate sections of this guide The Natu...

Страница 5: ...o frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to...

Страница 6: ...t access to sunlight occurs When placing the unit allow a minimum of three inches of space around the unit for optimal ventilation When placing the unit allow a minimum of three inches of space around the unit for optimal ventilation Charge battery immediately upon purchasing this product To ensure optimum battery run time and life expectancy leave Nature Power Solar Home and RV Kit continuously p...

Страница 7: ...If the battery capacity is low and needs to be recharged the LED screen on display flashes CHG during the charging process and flashes Ful until battery is fully charged Unplug the input power cord to simulate power failure The status LED on display will turns amber indicate unit is running in backup power mode AC output is now being provided from battery power Reconnect the AC power cord into a w...

Страница 8: ...re than 8 amps Connect solar panel with higher voltage or current rating will permanently damage the unit and may cause fire and energy hazard Unfold the Solar Home and RV Kit 40W solar panel Cover the solar panel with an opaque sheet or flip the solar panel with the solar cell facing a flat ground to minimize the output voltage to zero volts Beware of sharp object that may cause damage the surfac...

Страница 9: ... Solar charger indicator Disconnect Solar Panel from Unit Cover the solar panel with an opaque sheet or flip the solar panel with the solar cell facing a flat ground to minimize the output voltage to zero volts Grasp the solar panel cord plug by squeezing the side retaining tabs to release and pull plug out of receptacle Verify the Solar charge indicator is off Disconnect the solar cable from the ...

Страница 10: ...g table to fully understand unit settings and desire your own desirable settings Unit default setting is Full Automatic In1 Ch1 Al1 Understanding of Unit Setting Inverter Setting In0 Inverter is disabled unit will not provide backup function when utility power is not available In1 Inverter is set to standby mode Unit will provide backup function when utility power is not available In2 Inverter is ...

Страница 11: ... In1 Ch1 AL0 Full Automatic Silent Same as Full automatic mode but with alarm disabled Audio alarm will not sound when any warning or fault occurs The unit fault protection features remain active and will shutdown without audio warning when fault occurs In1 Ch0 AL1 Auto Backup with AC Charger Disable Same as Full automatic mode but with 5A AC charger disabled Battery can only be charged by the sol...

Страница 12: ...h1 AL1 Backup Disable AC output is provided by AC utility when utility is available Internal battery is automatically charged by the 5A charger Inverter is disabled and no backup power occurs when AC utility is not available Audio alarm is enabled and will sound when any warning or fault occurs In0 Ch1 AL0 Backup Alarm Disable Same as Backup disable mode but with alarm disabled Audio alarm will no...

Страница 13: ...desired setting and carry on with setting the other features Display will show current alarm setting as AL0 or AL1 Press and hold Select button for 1 second to toggle between the two settings Once the desired setting is selected press and hold Power button for 1 second to set the desired setting and carry with setting the other features Display will show Fd factory default setting If you desire to...

Страница 14: ...lay Condition Full Automatic In1 Ch1 Al1 Solid green Ful AC output is supplied by utility AC power Internal battery is fully charged Flashing green Flash XX battery capacity in AC output is supplied by utility AC power Charging of internal battery by 5A charger is in progress Solid amber Flash between Output Power X XX in kW XX battery AC output power is supplied by the inverter through internal b...

Страница 15: ...lash between Output Power X XX in kW XX battery capacity in AC output power is supplied by the inverter through internal battery and or Nature Power solar panel or another external solar panel or charger Flashing amber Same as above Same as above and utility AC power is just detected and AC Output will switch to utility power within a few seconds Solid red E01 E11 Error on unit is detected AC outp...

Страница 16: ...nd has shutdown Recharge battery immediately and restart unit green Display shows battery capacity Solid red E01 E11 Error on unit is detected AC output is disconnected See Trouble Shooting section Backup priority with alarm disable In2 Ch0 Al 0 Same as Backup Priority mode but with audio alarm disabled The unit fault protection features remain active and will shut down without audio warning when ...

Страница 17: ...locked E08 09 Not used E10 Battery reaches high voltage Check battery voltage or if any external charger is connected to the battery box E11 Transfer relay has sensed high temperature and shutdown Check load connected to the output Reduce load and check if any ventilation of the unit is blocked E12 Not used Estimate Run time on Load Following run time is an estimate based on using a single battery...

Страница 18: ... Home and RV Kit See Precaution for using rechargeable application on page XX Insufficient run time Battery is not fully charged Charge battery by leaving the unit plugged to the utility for more than 24 hrs to fully charge the battery or leave the solar panel plugged into the battery box for more than 72 hrs Battery is near the end of it s life Replace battery box Solar Charger indicator is not O...

Страница 19: ...egulatory Approval ETL certify CSA C22 2 no 107 1 UL 1741 UL 458 8 OPTIONS FOR EXPANSION This Solar Home and RV Kit is a modular design Battery capacity can easily be extended with multiple standalone Nature Power battery boxes or to external 12 Volt batteries through the external mating connector to connect in parallel with the unit through a pre wired built in internal connector located by the s...

Страница 20: ...ith your unit please contact our customer service department at 1 800 588 0590 before returning product to retail store After speaking to a customer service representative if products are deemed non working or malfunctioning the product may be returned to the purchasing store with 30 days of original purchase Any defective unit that is returned to manufacturer within 30 days of the date of purchas...

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