Connecting The Inverter - Wagan Tech ProLine 2007-2 Manual De Usuario

ProLine 3000W Power Inverter by Wagan Tech
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FUSING REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: It is important that this 3000 watt inverter has one ANL 400 ampere or equivalent
main battery fuse added to the Positive (+) battery cable as close as possible to the battery
bank's positive terminal. The fuse amperage rating must be sized to allow simultaneous
operation of all the AC appliances to be powered, allowing for the momentary high startup
current requirements of inductive loads. Use the recommended fuse block (fuse holder) and
fuse, or an electrical equivalent. ANL type fuses and fuse holders are readily available from
marine supply dealers.
The 400 amp battery protection fuses is very important to protect equipment, batteries
and personnel. The fuses protect against battery explosion if the cables that connect to the
inverter accidentally short.
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DC Cable Gauge
Minimize cable losses by using the thickest wire available, and the shortest practical length.
If the inverter and the battery are positioned within four feet of each other, a minimum of 0
gauge (zero gauge) insulated copper wire should be used to make the connections. If the
round trip distance is longer than 4 feet, heavier wire will be required.

CONNECTING THE INVERTER

General information
Loose connections will result in a severe voltage drop that can cause damage to connectors,
conductors, and insulation and can cause sparking. Make sure all cables are the proper
gauge and plan to have the ANL fuse holder within one foot of the battery bank's Positive
(+) terminal. All cable ends need to be stripped of insulation for approximately ¾ of an inch
to have appropriate sized ring terminals crimped onto the bare cable ends. Appropriately
sized socket wrenches should be used to carefully tighten the retaining nuts on the terminals
of the battery bank, fuse holder and DC terminals on the back panel of the inverter.
CAUTION: Reverse polarity connection will blow the fuses in the inverter and can
permanently damage the inverter. Damage caused by reversed polarity will void the
warranty.
Procedure
1. Connect the Negative (−) cable ring terminal to the Negative (−) Battery Terminal.
2. Install the ANL fuse in the Fuse holder Positive (+) cable.
3. Make sure the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF
position. Disconnect any remote switch from the connector on the front panel.
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4. Locate the Ground Lug Terminal at the rear of the inverter. Connect an insulated 6
gauge copper wire to the terminal. The other end of the ground wire is connected to
a "proper" grounding point. Use the shortest practical length of wire. Connect this
wire to the chassis of your vehicle or to the grounding system in your boat. In a city,
the ground wire can connect to a metal cold water pipe that goes underground. In
remote locations, the ground wire can be connected to an "earth ground". This can be
an attachment to a 6 foot long copper clad metal rod driven into the ground. In the
unlikely event of a short circuit, operating the inverter without proper grounding can
result in electrical shock. Do not directly connect this ground wire to the Negative DC
Terminal. You can connect the ground wire to the negative battery terminal.
NOTE: The cable ends need to be stripped of insulation for approximately ¾ of an inch
at both ends. The battery ends or fuse end needs to have ring terminals crimped onto
the bare cable ends.
5. Use a socket wrench to loosen and remove the Positive (+) and Negative (−) cable
connector retaining nuts. Place the Negative (−) cable ring terminal onto the Negative
(−) DC terminal. Place the retaining nut on the terminal stud. Use the socket wrench to
make a good, secure connection.
6. Recheck and make sure the DC cable fuse is installed in the fuse holder.
7. Attach the Positive (+) DC cable to the Positive (+) terminal on the battery. Avoid
shorting the socket wrench and carefully tighten the retaining nut.
CAUTION: Making an initial connection between the positive cable and the inverter's
positive terminal may cause a spark. This is a normal and is a result of capacitors in
the inverter starting to charge. Because of the possibility of sparking, it is extremely
important that both the inverter and the battery bank be positioned away from any
source of flammable fumes or gases. Failure to heed this warning can result in fire
or explosion. Do not make the positive terminal connection immediately after the
batteries have been charging. Allow time for the battery gasses to vent to outside air.
8. Attach the positive cable ring terminal to the Positive (+) DC connector stud on the
inverter. Replace the retaining nut and carefully tighten. Make sure the connection is
tight and secure.
9. Turn on the inverter. Advance the Digital Display to the Voltage display (right green
LED lit) by pressing the FUNCTION button. The display on the front panel should
show 10.5 to 13.2 volts depending on the voltage of the power source. When the
voltage reading does not fall within this range, check the connections of the wires to
the terminals on the battery bank and the inverter to make sure they are secure. Also
check the voltage of the power source. Advance the Digital Display to the Diagnostic
Error Codes (green LEDs not lit). Look for code E03: Low Voltage Shutdown. If this
code is present, then check for loose connections of discharge batteries.
10. Turn off the inverter. The audible alarm may sound a short "chirp". This is also normal.
11. When you have confirmed that the appliance to be operated is turned off, plug the
appliance into one of the two AC outlets on the front panel of the inverter.
12. Turn the inverter on.
13. Turn the appliance on.
14. The Remote On/Off switch should be placed in a location convenient to the user.
Insert the cable plug into the front panel connector. The inverter's Front Panel On/Off
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