Specifications

USER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
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8000W Power Inverter
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5. Locate the cable/terminal insulating boots. Slide the boot on the cable before
stripping the insulator and installing the ring connector.
voltage of the power source. Make certain that the High Temperature or Over
Load LED Indicators are not lit.
NOTE
11. Turn OFF
(0) the inverter. The Over Load and High Temperature LEDs may
briefly "flash". This is normal. The audible alarm may also sound a short "chirp".
This is also normal.
Ring connectors are required to fasten cables to the inverter’s Positive and
Negative DC terminals. The cable ends need to be stripped of insulation for
approximately three-quarters of an inch before the ring terminals are attached. Be
sure that the cable connector covers are on the cable so they can be reinstalled
after the cables are connected.
12. When you have confirmed that the appliance to be operated is turned off, plug
the appliance into one of the four AC Outlets on the front panel of the inverter.
6. Use a hex head wrench to loosen and remove the retaining nut on the terminal.
Insert the Negative cable ring terminal on the threaded bolt of the terminal.
Replace the retaining nut and tighten using the wrench. Make sure you have a
good, secure connection.
13. Turn on the inverter.
14. Turn on the appliance.
Note:
7. Recheck and make sure the DC cable fuses are installed in the fuse holders.
If an extension cord is used from the inverter to the appliance, limit the extension
cord length to 50 feet or less. Make sure that the cord is properly rated to carry the
appliance load.
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 a possibility of sparking, it is
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
flooded batteries have been charging. Allow time for the battery gasses to vent to
outside air. If you are using sealed batteries, making this connection poses no
danger.
7. CHARGING THE BATTERY BANK
7.1 General Information
It is not the purpose of this Inverter User’s guide to provide detailed information
regarding battery charging systems. However, the user should try to augment any
charging system with either wind power or solar power. These can continue to
operate during power outages and they also recharge time.
8. Attach the positive cable end to the Positive (+) DC connector on the inverter.
Make sure the connection is tight and secure.
7.2 Regular Loss Of Commercial Power
9. Slide the connector/cable boot insulation over the bare terminal.
If the inverter system is used during commercial power outages that occur daily,
configure the charger system to replace energy during the time that commercial
power is available. Replacement of battery energy always requires more than was
taken from the battery typically 130 percent. In the example used earlier in this
document, the AC load ran for 10 hours. If commercial power is available, there
are approximately 14 hours left in the day to do the recharging. The following is
10. Turn ON (1) the inverter. The display on the front panel should show 10.5 to
15 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 power source and the inverter to make sure they are secure. Also check the