PurePower 1800.
PurePower 1800.
PurePower 1800.book Page i Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Notice of Copyright Date and Revision PurePower 1800 Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide © October 2016 Grape Solar, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or disclosed to third parties without the express written consent of Grape Solar, Inc.
PurePower 1800.book Page ii Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM About This Guide Purpose Conventions Used The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the PurePower 1800 Sine Wave Inverter. The following conventions are used in this guide. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, as well as information about operating, installing, and troubleshooting the inverter.
PurePower 1800.book Page iii Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment. IMPORTANT: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, however, they are not as serious as a danger, warning, or caution. Related Information You can find more information about Grape Solar Inc. as well as its products and services at www.grapesolar.com.
PurePower 1800.book Page iv Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This chapter contains important safety instructions for the PurePower 1800 Sine Wave Inverter. Before using the PurePower 1800 Sine Wave Inverter, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the PurePower 1800 Sine Wave Inverter, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.
PurePower 1800.book Page v Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Precautions When Working With Batteries 3. BURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE AND EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES HAZARDS • Always wear proper, non-absorbent gloves, complete eye protection, and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes and wiping your forehead while working near batteries. See note #4. • Remove all personal metal items, like rings, bracelets, and watches when working with batteries. See notes #5 and #6.
PurePower 1800.book Page vi Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM FCC Statement WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that might cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
PurePower 1800.book Page vii Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PurePower 1800.
PurePower 1800.book Page 1 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PurePower 1800 Sine Wave Inverter. The PurePower 1800 inverter is a high quality, true sine wave output inverter. It is designed to operate AC loads as if these loads were operating from grid/utility supplied power in household AC outlets. To get the most out of your PurePower 1800 Sine Wave Inverter, carefully read and follow the instructions in this guide.
PurePower 1800.book Page 2 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Introduction Comprehensive Protection The PurePower 1800 inverter is equipped with the following protection features: GFCI protection De-energizes the AC circuits and thereby protects the user from electric shock if a ground fault occurs. Low battery voltage alarm Alerts you if the battery has become discharged to 11 V or lower. Low battery voltage shutdown Automatically shuts the inverter down if the battery voltage drops below 10.5 V.
PurePower 1800.book Page 3 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Features The following information describes the main features of the PurePower 1800 inverter. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before installing and operating the unit. Owner’s Guide DC Input Materials List Your PurePower 1800 inverter package includes these items: • PurePower 1800 inverter unit • Owner’s Guide If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any way, please contact Customer Service.
PurePower 1800.book Page 4 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Features Front Panel Details 1 FAULT 2 6 4 Remote Switch Port Use to connect the optional PurePower 1800 Remote Panel via a communications cable. 5 USB Port Powers and charges USB-enabled devices. 6 GFCI-protected AC Outlets Equipped with two AC outlets that are protected by a standard Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) device with reset and test buttons. 7 Ventilation Holes Allows internal heat to escape.
PurePower 1800.book Page 5 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Features Back Panel Details Description 1 Positive (+) DC Terminal Accepts lug or ring connectors appropriate to the cable size being used. See Table 1 : Voltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable on page 10 for recommendations. 2 Cooling Fan Automatically turns on when internal temperature reaches more than 122 °F (50 °C). It turns off when the internal temperature falls below 122 °F (50 °C).
PurePower 1800.book Page 6 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Installation Guidelines Tools and Materials Follow all instructions from this guide and instructions including safety guidelines from the battery manufacturer. Installing battery cables require some electrical knowledge and local electrical codes.
PurePower 1800.book Page 7 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Installation Determine Battery Capacity Determine A Charging System Battery type and battery size strongly affect the performance of the PurePower 1800 inverter. Therefore, you need to identify the type of loads your inverter will be powering and how much you will be using them between charges. Once you know how much power you will be using, you can determine how much battery capacity you need.
PurePower 1800.book Page 8 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Installation Do not mount the inverter where it will be exposed to gases produced by the batteries. These gases are very corrosive and prolonged exposure will damage the inverter. Mount The Inverter 1. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. The unit can be oriented in any way, such as: • DC connections should NOT point up or down. • On or under a horizontal surface.
PurePower 1800.book Page 9 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Installation Connect the Chassis Ground ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Never operate the PurePower 1800 inverter without connecting it to the ground. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. The PurePower 1800 inverter has a screw terminal labeled CHASSIS GND on the outside of the rear panel as shown in Figure 3, “PurePower 1800 inverter Back Panel” on page 5.
PurePower 1800.book Page 10 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Installation Cabling Guidelines Follow these guidelines and refer to Table 1. • Use 1/0 AWG copper (75 ºC insulation rating) as the smallest battery cable size. It is the lightest gauge required by code and it will minimize the voltage drop between the battery and the inverter. If the cables cause an excessive voltage drop, the inverter may shut down when drawing higher currents because the voltage at the inverter input drops below 10.5 volts.
PurePower 1800.book Page 11 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines Because batteries can produce thousands of amps, you are required to install DC-rated fuses (or circuit breakers) that can safely withstand the short-circuit current batteries can produce. To select the correct fuse type and size: 1. Determine the total cold cranking amp rating for your battery(s). Note: The cold cranking amp rating of each battery is displayed on the battery case.
PurePower 1800.book Page 12 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Installation Cabling Procedure Consult the following configurations and determine a match specific to your installation and follow the installation procedure “To connect the battery cables:” that comes next.
PurePower 1800.book Page 13 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Installation Note: Make a secure connection. Loose connectors cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation. Note: The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (–). Power connections to the PurePower 1800 inverter must be positive to positive and negative to negative. ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD Install a DC-rated fuse (and fuse holder) on the positive battery terminal.
PurePower 1800.book Page 14 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Installation EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD Do not complete the next step if flammable fumes are present. Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. 7. Attach the connector on the negative cable to the negative battery terminal. Note: This is the last cable connection. You may observe a spark when making this last connection.
PurePower 1800.book Page 15 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Operation Turning the Inverter On and Off Operating Several Loads at Once The power switch on the inverter’s front panel turns the control circuit in the PurePower 1800 inverter on and off. To toggle the inverter on and off from its front panel: If you are going to operate several loads from the PurePower 1800 inverter, turn them on separately after you have turned the inverter on.
PurePower 1800.book Page 16 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Operation GFCI-Protected AC Outlets Reading the Front Panel Indicators The AC outlets are Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets. This protects you against hazardous electrical shocks that could be caused by dampness, faulty mechanism in the appliance, worn insulation, etc. Indicator LEDs IMPORTANT: Test the GFCI periodically to make sure it is operating • correctly. • To test (or reset) the GFCI protection: 1.
PurePower 1800.book Page 17 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Operation Description of LED and Digital Display Codes Restarting After an AC Output Shutdown LED Digital Display Description 1. Press and hold the unit’s power switch to turn it Off. Green ... Example: 13.5 volts 2. Remove all AC loads or let the unit cool down for 15 minutes. Green ... Example: 0.25 kW (250 watts) 3. Press and hold the unit’s power switch to turn it On. Red ...
PurePower 1800.book Page 18 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Operation Input Voltage The input voltage limits are shown in the following table. Operating Condition Voltage Range Comment Normal 10.5–15.5 V n/a Peak Performance 13–14.5 V n/a Low Voltage Alarm Voltage is 11.0 V or less The audible low battery alarm sounds. Low Voltage Shutdown Voltage is 10.5 V or less. The unit shuts down to protect the battery from being over-discharged. High Voltage Shutdown Voltage is 15.5 V or more.
PurePower 1800.book Page 19 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Inverter Loads The PurePower 1800 inverter will operate many AC loads within its power rating. However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate. Please see “Exceptional Loads” below carefully. USB Loads A lot of USB-powered devices such as portable music (MP3) players, mobile phones, and video game players can be charged and powered safely via the standard USB port.
PurePower 1800.book Page 20 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Troubleshooting ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not dismantle the PurePower 1800 inverter. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Condition Possible Cause Solution ... Over Voltage (high input) shutdown Make sure the inverter is connected to a 12 V battery. ... Overload shutdown Reduce the load within the inverter’s continuous power rating. ...
PurePower 1800.book Page 21 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Troubleshooting Condition Possible Cause Solution Condition Possible Cause ... No output voltage. Short circuit Check the AC wiring for a short circuit. The unit is on and The GFCI device running but there is no tripped. AC output. Solution Reset the GFCI. See page 16 for instructions. Remove the load. Very heavy load Turn the unit off.
PurePower 1800.book Page 22 Monday, December 12, 2016 5:06 PM Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical and Environmental Specifications AC / USB Output 13.8×11.8×3.9 inch. (35×30×10 cm) Output current (max. continuous) 15 A Length × Width × Height Weight 10.6 lbs. (4.
PurePower 1800.
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