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1. User Manual 600 watt Power Inverter Go Power 2014 Go Power By Carmanah Technologies Document MAN_GP 600_vB Table of Contents INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES INSTALLATION OPERATION OPERATING LIMITS TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE WARRANTY gpelectric com 10 10 gpelectric com Low battery alarm on all the time LED indicator is red Low input voltage Have qualified service techni 1 cian check and replace 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 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 Make sure that inverter is connected to 12 V battery Check regulation of charging system Poor DC wiring poor battery condition Recharge battery Use proper cable and make solid connec tions Use new battery 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 8 Maintenance Very little maintenance is re2. position but with no load the power idle current is approximately 1 A see product specifications for exact current draw a Ventilation port 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 a Ventilation port Do not obstruct allow at least 1 inch for air flow b Battery terminals Connect to 12 V battery or other 12 V power source Note that is positive is negative Reverse polarity connection will blow internal fuse and may damage inverter permanently Overload The fault LED will come on when the power inverter has shut itself down because Note Minimum inverter DC cable amp DC inverter fuse sizes see section 4 3 and 4 4 its output 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 4 Installation 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 4 1 Where to install be able to start some of these motors even though the
3. eet of the batteries 5 gpelectric com gpelectric com 4 2 Hook up and testing To hook up the inverter please follow these guidelines 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 1 Unpack and inspect your Go Power Inverter check to see that the power switch is in the OFF position 2 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 Con nect the cables to the terminals by placing the lug connector 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 may permanently damage the inverter Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by our warranty 3 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 connectio
4. ir rated current draw is within The power inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following require the power inverter ments If the motor refuses to start observe the battery voltage indicator while trying to a Dry Do not allow water to drip or splash on the inverter 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 b Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 0 C and 40 C the cooler the Make sure that the battery connections are good and that the battery is fully better 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 c Ventilated Allow at least two inches of clearance around the inverter for airflow Ensure the ventilation openings on the rear and bottom of the unit are not ob Input voltage structed 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 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 f
5. ist them together with about 2 to 3 twists per foot This minimizes radiated interference from the cables 7 2 Troubleshooting guide Problem and Symptoms Low AC output voltage 95 105 VAC No output voltage and LED indicator is red No output voltage LED indicator is red No output voltage no lights Possible Cause Using standard voltmeter Overload Overload High input voltage Internal fuse open gpelectric com Solution Use true RMS averaging meter Reduce load Make sure that inverter is connected to 12 V battery Check regulation of charging system Reduce load Make sure that inverter is connected to 12 V battery Check regulation of charging system 5 1 6 2 6 3 Operation 3 1 Rear view GP 600 l b Battery terminals To operate the power inverter turn it on using the ON OFF switch on the front panel The power inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads If you are operat ing 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
6. ng installation c Power Lights green when GP 600 is on d Fault Lights red when when fault has occured gpelectric com 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 incorporates protection against over voltage it may still be damaged if the input voltage is allowed to exceed 20 V 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Common 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 produced 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 e Do not operate high power loads with the power inverter while watching television lt 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 e Move the television as far away from the power inverter as possible e Keep the cables between the battery and the power inverter as short as possible and tw
7. ns are tight 4 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 5 Install the inverter fuse into the positive lead Fuse should be located within 12 of battery Ensure all connections are tight and secure See 4 3 6 Connect the cable from the positive terminal of inverter to the positive terminal of the battery Make a secure connection Check your polarity Caution Connecting this inverter to AC distribution wiring or AC loads in which the neutral and ground are connected bonded will damage the unit and void the warranty 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 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 6 explosion or fire may result gpelectric com 8 Set the 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 ou
8. quired to keep your inverter operating properly You should your inverter clean the exterior of the unit periodically with a dry cloth to prevent accumulation of 9 ifi i dust and dirt At the same time tighten the screws on the DC input terminals j Spec cations 2 1 GP 600 Inverter 12V Output 600 W Output wave form Modified Sine Wave 9 Warranty Output voltage 115 VAC rms Regulation 5 10 This product is covered by Carmanah Technologies Go Power 12 month standard DC input voltage 10 15 V warranty Low battery alarm 2 10 5 V Visit gpelectric com for additional information Low battery shut down 2 10 V h Before contacting Go Power s customer service department please visit gpelectric TINGI ENG 80 90 l l l Frequency 1 60 Hz com to read the frequently asked questions section of our website to troubleshoot the No load current 0 2 A problem If trouble persists Surge rating 860 W 1 Call your Go Power Technical Support team 1 866 247 6527 Over thermal protection Yes l 2 Return defective product to place of purchase Cooling fan Yes continuous Overload protection Yes Dimensions LxWxH 230 x 85 x 51 mm 9 x 3 4 x 2 Net weight 2 1 kg 4 6 lbs Inverter Install Kit Included 10 gpelectric com gpelectric com 3 Features 3 1 Front view GP 600 c Power d Fault a AC outlet b ON OFF switch a AC outlet Outlet sockets available North America b ON OFF switch Leave in the OFF position duri
9. tput voltage of the inverter a true rms meter must be used for accurate readings 4 3 Cables Cables are included with the unit The battery interconnect cables supplied with the GP 600 inverter are not fused If these cables are used it is recommended a 70 amp fuse is placed in line with the positive wire If user supplied cables are preferred please use 8 ft or less of 6 Cable with a 70 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 600 110 amp fuse with 10 4 wire 12 V Batteries Ou 6 V Batteries Go Powe DUL FF a GP Inverter Installation using two 6 volt batteries 7 gpelectric com
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