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1. Go Power Electric Inc Go Power Manual GP 300 Inverter Gop ler 300W Go Power Electric Inc PO Box 6033 Victoria BC V8P 5L4 Tel 866 247 6527 Fax 866 607 6527 Email info gpelectric com Go Power gt 4 Electric Inc Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 3 FEATURES 4 4 INSTALLATION 5 5 OPERATION 8 6 OPERATING LIMITS 8 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 8 MAINTENANCE 10 9 WARRANTY 10 Go Power Electric Inc PO Box 6033 Victoria BC V8P 5L4 Toll Free Tel 866 247 6527 Toll Free Fax 866 607 6527 Email info gpelectric com Go Power Electric Rev2 2 GPModifiedSW300InstallGuide doc 2 Electric Inc Go Power 9 Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual Low battery alarm on all the time LED indicator is red Low battery alarm on all the time LED indicator is red 8 Maintenance Low input voltage Poor DC wiring poor battery condition Make sure that inverter is connected to 12 V battery Check regulation of charging system Recharge battery Use proper cable and make solid connections Use new battery Very little maintenance is required to keep your inverter operating properly You should clean the exterior of the unit periodically with a dry cloth to prevent accumu lation of dust and dirt At the same time tighten the screws on the DC input terminals 9 Warran2. connected to 12 V battery Check regulation of charging system No output voltage no lights Car lighter fuse Inverter Check and replace lighter cable fuse or intercon nect cable fuse open 6 2 6 3 Go Power gt Electric Inc_ power inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads If you are operating several loads from the power inverter turn them on separately after the inverter has been turned ON This will ensure that the power inverter does not have to deliver the starting currents for all the loads at once Controls and indicators The ON OFF switch turns the control circuit in the power inverter ON and OFF It does not disconnect power from the power inverter When the switch is in the OFF position the power inverter draws no current from the battery When the switch is in the ON position but with no load the power idle current is approximately 1 A see product specifications for exact current draw Operating limits Overtemp The fault LED will come on when the inverter has shut itself down because the inverter has become overheated The power inverter may overheat because it has been operated at power levels above it s rating or because it has been installed in a location which does not allow it to dissipate heat properly The power inverter will restart automatically once it has cooled off Overload The fault LED will come on when the power inverter has shut itself down because its o
3. drills sanders grind ers mixers blenders and microwaves The inverter must have a greater power rating than the load to which it is providing power To get the most out of your power inverter it must be installed and used properly Please read the instructions in this manual before installing and using your inverter 2 Specifications 2 1 GP 300 Inverter Output Output wave form Output voltage Regulation DC input voltage Low battery alarm 2 Low battery shut down 2 Efficiency Frequency 1 No load current Surge rating Over thermal protection Cooling fan Overload protection Dimensions LxWxH Net weight Inverter Install Kit 12 V 300 W Modified Sine Wave 115 VAC rms 5 1 0 10 15 V 10 5 V 10 0 V 80 90 60 Hz 0 2A 400 W Yes Yes Yes 118 x 121 x 51 mm 4 7 x 4 8 x 2 0 0 84 kg 1 8 lbs Included Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Fa Go Power gt Go Power gt 4 Electric Inc Owner s Manual Q Electric Inc Owner s Manual 3 Features incorporates protection against over voltage it may still be damaged if the input voltage is i allowed to exceed 20 V 3 1 Front view GP 300 a AC outlet b ON OFF switch a AC outlet Outlet sockets available North America b ON OFF switch Leave in the OFF position during installation c Power Lights green when GP 300 is on 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Commo
4. Go Power gt amp Electric Ince Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual 3 1 Rear view GP 300 a Ventilation port b Battery terminals a Ventilation port Do not obstruct allovv at least 1 inch for air flovv b Battery terminals Connect to 12 V battery or other 12 V povver source Note that is positive is negative Reverse polarity connection may damage in verter permanently Note Minimum inverter DC cable amp DC inverter fuse sizes see section 4 3 and 4 4 Installation Where to install The power inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following require ments Caution Do not connect this inverter and another AC source generator or utility power to the AC wiring or AC loads at the same time Doing so will destroy the inverter and void the warranty regardless whether the inverter is switched on or off If you are using more than one AC source for the AC wiring or AC loads it is highly recommended that you install an automatic transfer switch GP TS available from Go Power Electric Inc a Dry Do not allow water to drip or splash on the inverter b Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 0 C and 40 C the cooler the better c Ventilated Allow at least two inches of clearance around the inverter for air flow Ensure the ventilation openings on the rear and bottom of the unit are not obstructed Go Power gt Go Power Modif
5. he power inverter switch to the OFF position The power LED light may blink and go dim The internal alarm may sound momentarily This is normal Plug the test load into the AC receptacle on the front panel of the inverter 9 Set the power inverter switch to the ON position and turn the test load on the inverter should supply power to the load If you plan to measure the output voltage of the inverter a true rms meter must be used for accurate readings 4 3 Cables Cables are included with the unit If user supplied cables are preferred please use 6 ft or less of 10 Cable with a 35 Amp fuse Install the inverter fuse into the positive lead Fuse should be located within 12 of battery Ensure all connections are tight and secure 4 4 Inverter fuse example e GP 300 110 amp fuse with 10 4 cable 5 Operation To operate the power inverter turn it on using the ON OFF switch on the front panel The GP Inverter 12 V Batteries GP Fuse GP Inverter 6 V Batteries Installation using two 6 volt batteries a al
6. ied Sine Wave Inverter Electric Inc Owner s Manual d Safe Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as batteries or in any compartment capable of igniting flammable liquids such as gasoline e Inverter should be located within 10 feet of the batteries Hook up and testing To hook up the inverter please follow these guidelines Important If you are using the battery interconnect cables supplied with this inverter then please read the following The interconnect leads with the alligator clip style DC connections already include a 35 amp fuse This will be fine for any application 300 watts and under The DC car lighter input cable includes a 15 Amp fuse Most North American car lighters are rated between 10 15 Amps DC and are fused in the automobile fuse box Please consult your automobile owners manual for the fuse rating of your lighter It is recommended that you DO NOT exceed a load of 100 watts for a 10 Amp fuse and 140 Watts for a 15 amp fuse when using your car lighter to power this inverter 1 Unpack and inspect your Go Power Inverter check to see that the power switch is in the OFF position 2 DC Lighter Plug Insert DC input plug into any 12V DC car lighter receptacle and proceed to step 6 3 Interconnect Cables Attach the DC inverter cables to the DC power input terminals on the rear panel of the power inverter The terminal is positive and terminal is negative Connect the cables to the ter
7. minals by placing the lug connec tor at the base of the terminal and tightening the terminal screw or nut Clamp the wires securely and ensure connections are tight Caution A reverse polarity connection will blow a fuse in the inverter and may permanently damage the inverter Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by our warranty 4 First connect the cable from the negative terminal of the inverter to the negative terminal of the battery Make a secure connection Caution Loose connections result in excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation Ensure connections are tight 5 Before proceeding further carefully check that the cable you have just con nected is going from the negative terminal of inverter to the negative terminal of the power source battery 6 Connect the cable from the positive terminal of inverter to the positive terminal of the battery Make a secure connection Check your polarity 7 Set the power switch to the ON position Check that the power LED is ON and if not check your battery bank and the connections to the inverter Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual Go Power gt 4 Electric Inc Warning You may observe a spark when you make this connection since current may flow to charge capacitors in the power inverter Do not make this connection in the presence of flammable fumes as explosion or fire may result 8 Set t
8. n problems a Buzz in audio systems Some inexpensive stereo systems will emit a buzzing noise from their loud speakers when operated from the power inverter This is because the power supply in the device does not adequately filter the modified sine wave pro duced by the power inverter The only solution is to use a sound system that incorporates a higher quality power supply b Television interference Operation of the power inverter can interfere with television reception on some channels If this situation occurs the following steps may help to alleviate the problem Do not operate high power loads with the power inverter while watching television Make sure that the antenna feeding your television provides an adequate snow free signal and that you are using good quality cable between the antenna and the television Move the television as far away from the power inverter as possible Keep the cables between the battery and the power inverter as short as possible and twist them together with about 2 to 3 twists per foot This minimizes radiated interference from the cables 7 2 Troubleshooting guide d Fault lee te ee a ae Oeeuiee Problem and Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Low AC output voltage Using standard voltmeter Use true RMS averaging 95 105 VAC meter No output voltage andLED Overload Reduce load indicator is red No output voltage LED High input voltage Make sure that inverter is indicator is red
9. ty We warrant this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase and will repair or replace any defective Go Power Inverter when directly returned postage prepaid to the manufacturer This warranty will be considered void if the unit has suffered any obvious physical damage or alteration either internally or externally and does not cover damage arising from improper use such as plugging the unit into an unsuitable power sources attempting to operate products with excessive power consumption requirements reverse polarity or use in unsuitable climates This is the only warranty and the company makes no other warranties express or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Repair or replacement are your sole remedies and shall not be liable for damages whether direct incidental special or consequential even though caused by negligence or other fault 10 Electric Inc Go Power 9 Go Povverl Modified Sine VVave Inverter Owner s Manual 1 Introduction The Go Power Inverter series provides mobile power for people on the go Run standard AC appliances wherever you travel Silent lightweight and simple to use Go Power Inverters can be used in a wide range of applications including remote homes RVs boats and long haul trucks It will operate most televisions and VCR s personal computers and small appliances including
10. utput circuit has been short circuited or drastically overloaded Switch the ON OFF switch to OFF correct the fault condition and then switch the ON OFF switch back to ON Some induction motors used in refrigerators freezers pumps and other motor oper ated equipment require very high surge currents to start The power inverter may not be able to start some of these motors even though their rated current draw is within the power inverter If the motor refuses to start observe the battery voltage indicator while trying to start the motor If the battery voltage indicator drops below 11 volts while the inverter is attempting to start the motor this may be why the motor will not start Make sure that the battery connections are good and that the battery is fully charged If the connections are good and the battery is charged but the voltage still drops below 11 volts you may need to use a larger battery Input voltage The power inverter will operate from input voltage ranging 10 V 15 V If the voltage drops below 10 7 V an audible low battery warning will sound and the fault LED will be on The power inverter will shut down if the input voltage drops below 10 V This protects your battery from being over discharged The power inverter will also shut down if the input voltage exceeds 15 V This protects the inverter against excessive input voltage Although the power inverter Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual
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