Product Manual

Proline 5000

™

Inverter by Wagan Tech

www.wagan.com

7. Install fuses in the fuse holders and tighten the retaining nuts.

8. Install the Ground wire from the inverter enclosure to the grounding point.

 WARNING: THE PROCEDURE THAT FOLLOWS IS FOR SAFE CONNECTION TO MINIMIZE

INITIAL CONNECTION SPARKING AND DAMAGE FROM UNPROTECTED BATTERY CABLE

SHORTS�

Making the ﬁrst 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 ﬁrst positive terminal connection

immediately after batteries have been charging. Allow time for the battery gasses to vent to

outside air.

Inverter to Battery Connection Procedure

1. Disconnect any Remote Switch Connector from the front panel of the inverter.

2. Make sure the ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF

position.

3. Install all non-fused (negative) cables from the negative battery bank terminal to the

Negative (−) Terminal on the rear of the inverter.

4. Tighten the retaining nuts.

5. Connect all fuses and positive cable ring terminals to the positive battery bank terminal.

6. Carefully tighten the retaining nuts. DO NOT SHORT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO

THE NEGATIVE OR GROUND CONNECTORS.

7. At the inverter end, carefully connect it to the positive terminal. A spark is likely to result.

This is normal.

8. Tighten the retaining nut. BE CAREFUL; DO NOT SHORT THE POSITIVE TERMINAL TO THE

GROUNDED INVERTER ENCLOSURE.

9. Turn on the inverter. The battery voltage should be within the following ranges:

#3744 (12V DC) — 11-15V DC Input

#3744-4 (24V DC) — 21-30V DC Input

#3744-8 (48V DC) — 42-60V DC Input

When the voltage reading does not fall within this range, check the connections of the wires

to the terminals on the power source and the inverter to make sure they are secure. Also

check the voltage of the power source. Make certain that the High Temp or Overload LED

Indicators are not lit.

10. Turn OFF the inverter. The Overload and Over Temp LEDs may brieﬂy “ﬂash”. This is normal.

The audible alarm may also emit 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 AC Outlets on the front panel of the inverter.

12. Turn the inverter on.

Note: If an extension cord is used from the inverter to an appliance, limit the extension cord

length to 50 feet or less. Make sure that the cord is properly rated to carry the appliance load.

Extension cords are not to be used as permanent wiring. Instead, use High Output Terminals and

NEC compliant wiring, outlets and installation techniques.