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VertaMax User Manual
Revision 3
Do not operate the VertaMax near flammable fumes or gases, such as in the cabin of a gasoline
powerboat, or near propane tanks.
Never work or service the AC wiring without disconnecting the DC Input connections.
Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter is operating from the battery supply.
Dangerous arcing may result.
Although the inverter has over-voltage protection, the input voltage should never exceed 15V.
Input voltages of 16VDC or more will permanently damage the inverter.
Due to high voltages inside the inverter, the inverter should never be opened when in use.
1.3 S
PECIFICATIONS
1.3.1
Electrical Specifications
Parameter
PIN-1500-12M
PIN-3000-12M
Continuous Rated Power
1500 Watts
3000 Watts
Peak Surge Power
3000 Watts
6000 Watts
Input Voltage (Nominal)
12 – 13 VDC
Input Voltage (Min – Max)
11 – 15VDC
Output Voltage (Nominal)
115VAC
Output Frequency (Nominal)
60 Hz
Output Waveform
Modified Sine Wave
Standby Current
<0.80A
<1.0A
Low Battery Voltage Alarm
10.5 VDC (+/-0.3VDC)
Low Battery Voltage Shutdown
10.0 VDC (+/-0.3VDC)
High Battery Voltage Shutdown
16 VDC (+/-0.5VDC)
Efficiency
85-90%
1.3.2
Physical Specifications
Parameter
PIN-1500-12M
PIN-3000-12M
Dimension (L x W x H)
13.0” x 8.7” x 3.0”
(330mm x 221mm x 76mm)
16.7” x 10.3” x 3.7”
(425mm x 262mm x 94mm)
Unit Weight
8.2 lb. (3.7kg)
15.4 lb. (7.0kg)
Cooling
Auto Powered Fan
Operating Temperature
0
o
C to 60
o
C
Storage Temperature
-25
o
C to 70
o
C
Operating Humidity
20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Thermal Protection
>65
o
C
2 INSTALLATION
Insure all terminating connections are clean and tight to prevent arcing and overheating.
The VertaMax must be installed in an area that satisfies all of the following conditions:
1. Dry: Avoid any location where water can contact the inverter
2. Cool: Ambient air temperature between 30°F and 105°F (0°C and 40°C)
3. Ventilated: Allow at least 6 in (150 mm) of clearance above and below and at least
1 in (25 mm) on each side for proper air flow.
4. Safe: Do not operate in a shared compartment with batteries or any flammable
substances, (e.g.: gasoline)
IMPORTANT:
To avoid fire, do not cover or obstruct ventilation openings.
