Go Power! Manual
Contents
1. 3 0 Features 3 1 Front View GP 3000HD Figure of front view of the GP 3000HD OUTPUT 1154 80HZ VOLTS AMPs w g wo 4 oy I a Remote control connection Bar graph meters Displays the battery voltage and current Current should be in the green zone for continuous operation The inverter will operate for several minutes when the current is in the yellow zone Operation with battery voltage or current in the red zone will result in protective shutdown of the inverter C AC outlet Outlet sockets available North America d ON OFF switch Power ON OFF switch leave in the OFF position during installation e Power LED The LED display indicates the power status of the inverter Green Power ON Red Fault f AC Wiring compartment www gpelectric com 6 Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual 3 2 Rear View GP 3000HD Figure of rear view of the GP 3000HD Er T DC 124 a DC Power input terminal Red Positive Suggested Hardware 5 16 b DC Power input terminal Black Negative Suggested Hardware 5 16 Cooling fan Do not obstruct allow at least 1 inch 2 54 cm for air flow d Chassis ground lug Connect the chassis ground to an earth ground or to vehicle chassis using 8 AWG wire www gpelectric com 7 u Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Go Power F Owner s Manual 4 0 Installation 4 1 Where to Install2. Go Power Go Power Manual GP 3000HD Inverter Go Power Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual Contents 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 Introduction Specifications 2 1 GP 3000HD Inverter 2 cccccccccccccccecececccececccnenenncnnsnsnsnsenennensnans Features 3 1 Front View GP 3000HD 2 uuu0u0u0020202000 00 0n ann ann nn nn nn 3 2 Rear View GP 3000HD 22u2u2202000000000 002000 an an anna nn nn an ann Installation 41 Wh re to InsIah sasawah anah anakan aka b aaa eed eterna kaa aab arai 4 2 CONNECTING and Testing c c1ssscccccneesenecnnnnenecsnnnensesnenenseasens 43 DC Install TONS vars eee esac ace neue cee ueeceneedeyesevivensereetceeteeee 44 CADIOS ost snieininesennenis agan tie naa aa a kik bak ag a A a aa na ga a a aan ka anah 49 ANVErEr FUSO iiki aa ENE GEK GADA aa a NUN a a a ada ba a ee eee AB GOUNG sasabana EEE aana Na nn aa d a Na aa Na aaa Operation 5 1 Controls and INAICAtOSS 11ssscccesnenccnenensnnennenssnensnnnsnensannens 5 2 Optional On Off Remote uu 22uu00002200000000nnn0onnnnnnnnnn nun 5 3 Battery Voltage Indicator uu020u000000020000nBnnonnnnen anne 5 4 Battery Current Indicator uu 002u00000200000n2nnnnonnBnnnnnn nn 5 3 Power OUIPUl u u u eun aaa ea nennen Data a en 5 0 INDUT VON AOC nennen Ka ia ga uek aaa NG aa seers aka EN a ENAK Troubleshooting 6 1 Common Prob
3. The power inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements 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 a Dry Do not allow water to drip or splash on the inverter b Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 32 104 F 0 40 C c Ventilated Allow at least 2 5 cm of clearance around the inverter for air flow Ensure the ventilation openings on the rear and bottom of the unit are not obstructed 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 The inverter should be located within 10 ft 3 m of the batteries 4 2 Connecting and Testing The following section describes how to connect and test the GP 3000HD inverters A reverse polarity connection will permanently damage the inverter Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by the warranty This inverter must only be connected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 V Lower voltages will not operate the inverter properly
4. and higher voltages could damage the inverter or the device being powered If more than one 12 V battery is used the batteries must be connected in a parallel circuit batteries connected in a series circuit will produce too much voltage 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 1 Unpack and inspect your Go Power inverter Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position 2 Install the inverters on a flat surface ensure that it has adequate ventilation and is not in direct sunlight Securely fasten the inverter to the surface We recommend using GP DC Install Kits whenever installing a GP Inverter see section 4 3 DC Install Kits www gpelectric com 8 a ee Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter 4 Go Power F Owner s Manual 3 When attaching the DC inverter cables to the power input terminals on the rear panel of the power inverter The terminal is positive and terminal is negative Tighten the terminal bolt or nut to clamp the wires securely Ensure connections are tight Connect the ground cable to the appropriate location see section 4 6 Grounding Connect the cable from the negative terminal of the inverter to the negative terminal of the battery Make a secure connection Loose connections result in excessiv
5. Manual Operation or storage of the Product outside the specification ranges and or alteration or deployment of Go Power Products other than in accordance with any published or provided user storage or maintenance requirements Failure that is in any way attributable to the improper use storage maintenance installation or placement of the Go Power Product Failure caused by abuse misuse abnormal use or use in violation of any applicable standard code or instructions for use in installations including but not limited to those contained in the National Electrical Code the Standards for Safety of Underwriters Laboratory Inc Standards for the International Electrotechnical Commission Standards for the American National Standards Institute or the Canadian Standards Association Failure due to acts of God 8 1 3 Restrictions and Limitations to the Go Power Warranty This Warranty is not transferable and only applies to the Purchaser Go Power does not warrant the results obtained from the implementation of recommendations made by Go Power or its authorized distributors concerning the use design or application of Go Power Products The end user who purchases the Product assumes all responsibility and liability for loss or damage resulting from the handling or use of Go Power Products Go Power s liability on any claim whether in warranty contract negligence or any other legal theory for loss damage or injury ar
6. inverter is solidly connected to the ground system of your vehicle boat or home 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 6 2 Troubleshooting Guide Problem and Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Low AC output voltage Using standard Use true RMS averaging meter 95 105 VAC voltmeter Low output voltage and current Overload Turn off Reduce load turn on indicator in red zone No output voltage and voltage Low DC input voltage Recharge battery check indicator in lower red zone connections and cable No output voltage no voltage Inverter switched off No Turn inverter on Check wiring to indication power to inverter inverter Internal fuse open Have qualified service technician check and replace Reverse DC polarity Have qualified service technician check and replace fuse observe correct polarity No output voltage voltage indicator High input voltage Make sure that inverter is in upper red zone connected to 12 V battery Check regulation o
7. 2 Dealers Dealers will handle warranty either through their supplier or Go Power if they qualify as a Purchaser www gpelectric com 17 a ee Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter 4 Go Power F Owner s Manual 8 2 3 Units Bought Directly from Go Power The Purchaser will return the product freight prepaid to Go Power You must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from Go Power before returning a product The RMA number MUST be clearly indicated on the outside of the box Items received without an RMA number will be refused 8 3 Additional Information Unless approved by Go Power management all product shipped collect to Go Power will be refused Test items or items that are not under warranty or units that are not defective will be charged a minimum bench charge of 50 00 US plus taxes and shipping A 15 restocking charge will be applied on goods returned and accepted as new stock 8 4 Out of Warranty Items Go Power electronic products are non repairable Go Power does not perform repairs on its products nor does it contract out those repairs to a third party Go Power does not supply schematics or replacement parts for any of its electronic products www gpelectric com 18 Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Go Power t Owner s Manual 9 0 RV Supplement 9 1 Installing the GP 3000HD Without an Automatic Transfer Switch Plug main power
8. AC receptacle on the front panel of the inverter 11 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 43 DC Install Kits Go Power DC Installation Kits include everything you will need to properly connect your Go Power Inverter to the batteries GP 3000HD GP DC KIT 5 www gpelectric com 9 a ee Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter 4 Go Power F Owner s Manual 4 4 Cables DC to AC inverters require high amperage to operate properly connect inverter DC input terminals to battery with heaviest wire available see Table 4 1 Table 4 1 Wire Gauge It is recommended that the cable length not exceed 10 ft 3 m 4 5 Inverter Fuse A class T inverter fuse should be included in all installations GP 3000HD 400 A fuse 4 6 Grounding Do not install the power inverter in a positive ground DC system A TAN positive ground DC system has the positive terminal of the battery CAUTION connected to the chassis of the vehicle or to a grounding point Do not operate the power inverter without connecting it to ground Electrical shock hazard may result The power inverter has a lug on the rear panel Chassis Ground This is to connect the chassis of the power inverter to a grounding point The power in
9. cord into inverter a 15 amp adapter may be required Battery inter connects should be a minimum of 4 gauge Ensure converter is turned Off when plugging into inverter To avoid hidden loads turn inverter off when power is not required On Off Remote Optional Go Power Fuse RV Power GP 3000HD 12 V Batteries 9 2 Installing the GP 3000HD With an Automatic Transfer Switch Battery inter connects should be a minimum of 4 gauge Ensure converter is turned Off when inverter is operating To avoid hidden loads turn inverter off when power is not required Remote On Off Optional Go Power Shore Power Cord Fuse Converter Go AC to GP un Plug Inverter Gp N ei 3000HD 12V Batteries DC connections use appropriate GP DC Install Kit www gpelectric com 19 Go Power 2008 Carmanah Technologies Corporation www carmanah com Go Power Building 4 203 Harbour Road Victoria British Columbia Canada V9A 3S2 Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Email info carmanah com Number 53534_MAN_GP _Inverter_ 3000 _vC www gpelectric com
10. e voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation Ensure connections are tight CAUTION 6 Before proceeding further carefully check that the cable you have just connected is going from the negative terminal of inverter to the negative output terminal of the power source battery 7 Install the inverter fuse into the positive lead Fuse should be located within 12 31 cm of battery Ensure all connections are tight and secure 8 Connect the cable from the positive terminal of inverter to the positive terminal of the battery Make a secure connection Check your polarity This inverter cannot supply power to any AC distribution wiring or AC loads in which the neutral and ground are connected bonded Doing so fi will destroy the unit and void the warranty If you do not understand CAUTION neutral to ground bonding then please have a professional install your system for you See Grounding for more information 9 Set the power switch to the ON position Check the meters and indicators on the front panel of the inverter The voltage bar graph should indicate 11 to 14 V depending on the voltage of the power source If it is does not check your battery bank and the connections to the inverter The other indicators should be OFF 10 Set the power inverter switch to the OFF position The indicator lights may blink and the internal alarm may sound momentarily This is normal Plug the test load into the
11. f charging system Low battery alarm on all the time Poor DC wiring poor Use proper cable and make solid voltage indicator below 11 V battery condition connections Use new battery www gpelectric com 14 re Go Power Problem and Symptoms No output voltage Error indicator on load in excess of 3000 W 250 A No output voltage Error indicator on load less than 3000 W 250 A No output voltage Error indicator on 7 0 Maintenance Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual Thermal shutdown Allow inverter to cool off Reduce load if continuous operation required Very High Power load Remove or lessen load Thermal shutdown Improve ventilation make sure ventilation openings in inverter are not obstructed Reduce ambient temperature Short circuit or wiring error Check AC wiring for short circuit to ground or improper wiring Very little maintenance is required to keep your inverter operating properly Keep the exterior of the inverter clean and dry Unplug the inverter before cleaning Periodically clean the outside of of dust and dirt never use water the inverter with a soft dry cloth to prevent accumulation or harsh cleaners When cleaning the inverter confirm the screws on the DC input terminals are tight www gpelectric com 15 Go Power Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual 8 0 Warranty 8 1 Go Power 1 Year Limited Wa
12. ising directly or indirectly from or in relation to the use of the Go Power Product shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the Go Power Product which gave rise to the claim INNO EVENT SHALL GO POWER BE LIABLE FOR PUNITIVE SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER FORSEEABLE OR NOT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES LOSS OF USE OF GOODS OR LOSS OF BARGAIN The Warranty set out above is the sole warranty granted by Go Power with respect to the Product No oral understanding representations or warranties shall be of any effect and Go Power makes no further warranties express or implied concerning the Go Power Products other than the Warranty set out above The Buyer where permitted by applicable law hereby expressly waives any statutory or implied warranty that the Go Power Product shall be merchantable or fit for a particular purpose 8 2 Warranty Return Procedure This warranty procedure is based on the typical flow of sale Go Power Supplier Dealer End User 8 2 1 End Users Contact your sales representative or Dealer and discuss the problem Often the sales representative can troubleshoot common scenarios If applicable warranty will be handled between the End User and the Dealer Go Power will only accept returned items from an End User as a last resort If you are unable to contact the Dealer or the Dealer refuses to provide service please contact Go Power directly 8 2
13. l replaced Product and or any parts removed from repaired Products become the property of Go Power If Go Power chooses to repair or replace a Product the above warranty will continue to apply and remain in effect for the balance of the warranty period calculated from the Sale Date and not the repair or replacement date lf Go Power chooses to offer a credit towards the purchase of new Product then the warranty in effect and applicable to the new Product shall apply to the new Product 8 1 2 What the Go Power Warranty Does Not Cover The Go Power Warranty does not provide coverage for the following which are expressly excluded from the above warranty Failure due to normal wear and tear of the Product Failure caused by separate computer software supplied with or associated with a Go Power Product Failure due to fire water neglect improper installation generalized corrosion biological infestations or input voltages that create operating conditions beyond the maximum or minimum listed in the Go Power specifications including lightning strikes Products which have been altered other than by Go Power or authorized by Go Power Products that have their original identification trademark serial number markings defaced altered or removed Products utilized as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer www gpelectric com 16 Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Go Power 3 Owner s
14. lems Qissccecccecececececencncncncesesnsnsnsenenenananenensnsesesns 6 2 Troubleshooting Guide 22222200222200000022000000 0000000000 Maintenance Warranty 8 1 Go Power 1 Year Limited Warranty ssccccsesscccennsneecenneseees 8 1 1 What the Go Power Warranty Covers and for How Long 8 1 2 What the Go Power Warranty Does Not Cover 8 1 3 Restrictions and Limitations to the Go Power Warranty 8 2 Warranty Return Procedure 1scccssscccsnsscnnsscccennsssnsnsnenenssens 8 2 1 End Users 8 2 2 Dealers 8 2 3 Units Bought Directly from Go Power 8 3 Additional Information uu002220000200000020n00nannnon a nn0nn 8 4 Out of Warranty Items u 2uu000200000020n00nannnonannnonnBnnnnn nun RV Supplement www gpelectric com TAN A 12 Go Power Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual 9 1 Installing the GP 3000HD Without an Automatic Transfer Switch 19 9 2 Installing the GP 3000HD With an Automatic Transfer Switch www gpelectric com a ee Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter 4 Go Power F Owner s Manual 1 0 Introduction The Go Power Inverter series provides mobile power for dependable operation of standard appliances wherever you travel Silent lightweight and simple to use Go Power Inverters can be used in a wide range of applications including RVs boats and light and heavy duty truck applications It will operate most tele
15. ons are good and that the battery is fully charged If the connections are good www gpelectric com 12 Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual and the battery is charged but the voltage still drops below 11 V you may need to use a larger battery 5 6 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 voltage indicator will be in the lower red zone 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 The voltage indicator will be in the upper red zone Although the power inverter incorporates protection against overvoltage it may still be damaged if the input voltage is allowed to exceed 20 V 5 7 Hard Wire The GP 3000HD AC output may be hard wired to the inverter Remove the hard wire cover and carefully pull out the three wires Do Not remove the hardwiring from the inverter while battery power is supplied to the inverter Remove the knockout on the hard wire cover Pull the three wires through the knockout opening and reattach the hard wire cover Install a 72 cord grip or strain relief to protect the wires The ground wire output is yellow and green connect this first The
16. r loads If you are operating several loads from the power inverter turn them on separately one after another This will ensure that the power inverter does not have to deliver the starting currents for all the loads at once 5 1 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 2 A see product specifications for exact current draw 5 2 Optional On Off Remote The optional remote switch sold separately can be used to turn the inverter on and off from a location up to 25 ft 8 m away The inverter should be OFF when plugging remote in Once the remote is installed the inverter ON OFF switch must be in the ON position 5 3 Battery Voltage Indicator The battery voltage bar graph indicates the voltage at the input terminals of the power inverter At low input current the display voltage will be very close to the battery voltage At high input current the display voltage will be lower than the battery voltage Ideally the voltage should remain in the green areas of the bar graph If the voltage goes into the red area at the top or bottom of the graph the inverter may shut down 5 4 Battery Current Indicator The battery current bar g
17. raph indicates the current drawn from the battery by the power inverter It will not indicate current by other loads also connected to the battery For long term operation the current should be in the green area of the bar graph Short term operation is possible with current in the yellow area If the current rises to the red area the inverter will shut itself down and the overload indicator will light 5 5 Power Output The inverter will operate most AC loads within its power rating When determining whether a microwave oven can be operated by the Power Inverter remember that the power commonly advertised for microwave ovens is the cooking power the power delivered to the food not the power actually consumed by the microwave oven The microwave oven will consume 40 to 100 more than its advertised cooking power Check the rating sticker on the back of the oven to determine its actual power draw Some induction motors used in refrigerators freezers pumps and other motor operated 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 V while the inverter is attempting to start the motor this may be why the motor will not start Make sure that the battery connecti
18. remaining two wires are split phase at 60 volts each This means they are both HOT and there is no neutral This is standard with most mod sine wave inverters Inverter operation will be fine for mobile applications as long as the National Electrical Code is followed by ensuring the neutral line is not bonded to ground anywhere in the system See Grounding Section 4 6 The National Electrical Code recommends no less than 10 AWG for the hard wire application Use appropriately sized wire nuts Seek professional assistance if you are unfamiliar with electrical wiring pm adani _ OUTPUT 115V 60HZ www gpelectric com 13 Go Power Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual 6 0 Troubleshooting 6 1 Common Problems Buzz in audio systems Some inexpensive stereo systems will emit a buzzing noise from their loudspeakers when operated from the power inverter This is due to 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 Shore There are audible low voltage over load alarms on all GP inverters 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 Make sure that the chassis ground lug on the back of the power
19. rranty Go Power provides the following limited 1 year warranty Warranty coverage as applicable to the purchaser Purchaser of the Go Power branded product Product directly from Go Power The following constitutes the terms and conditions of that limited warranty 8 1 1 What the Go Power Warranty Covers and for How Long Subject to the exclusions and claim procedure set out below Go Power warrants for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase at the point of sale to the original end user customer Sale Date that the Go Power Product provides coverage as follows For the period ending 2 years from the Sale Date Go Power will at Go Power s discretion repair or replace the Product which fails to meet the Product Specifications due to a defect in materials or workmanship or apply credit towards the purchase of new Go Power Product To exercise this right the Purchaser shall ship at its own expense and return the Product to Go Power according to the return instructions detailed below and Go Power will repair or replace the Product and return it to the Purchaser free of charge or offer credit towards the purchase of new Product Go Power shall be entitled at its discretion to use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair or providing a replacement Product Go Power also reserves the right to use parts or Product of original or improved design in any repair or replacement Al
20. verter grounding point will vary depending on where the power inverter is installed In a vehicle connect the chassis ground to the chassis of the vehicle In a boat connect to the boat s grounding systems In a fixed location connect the chassis ground lug to earth The neutral common conductor of the power inverter AC output circuit is not bonded to the chassis ground Therefore when the chassis is connected to ground the neutral conductor will not be grounded At no point should the chassis ground and the neutral conductor of the inverter be bonded Bonding the chassis ground and the neutral conductor of the inverter or connecting the inverter to household or recreational AC distribution wiring will damage the unit and void the warranty As per the national electrical code electrical panels in mobile applications boats RVs etc must not have a neutral to ground bond www gpelectric com 10 Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Go Power 2 Owner s Manual Installation using two 12 V batteries in parallel 4 GP Inverter Installation using two 6 V batteries in series GP Inverter Installation using two 6 V batteries www gpelectric com 11 Go Power Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual 5 0 Operation 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 you
21. visions DVD players computers and small appliances including drills sanders grinders mixers blenders and microwaves 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 www gpelectric com 4 ae Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Go Power Owner s Manual 2 0 Specifications 2 1 GP 3000HD Inverter Continuous Output Power 3000 W Surge Rating 6000 W Output Waveform Modified Sine Wave Output Voltage 10 115 VAC RMS Output Frequency 60Hz Input Voltage 10 5 to 15 V DC Maximum Efficiency 287 Full Load Efficiency 282 No Load Current Draw lt 2 5 A Protection Overload over temperature over voltage low voltage Low Battery Alarm 10 5 0 5 V DC Low Battery Shut Down lt 10 40 5 V DC Overvoltage Shut Down gt 16 5 1VDC Thermal Shut Down gt 150 F 66 C Operating Temperature Range 32 104 F 0 40 C Storage Temperature Range 22 158 F 30 70 C Cooling Thermostatically controlled fan AC Receptical North American standard x4 Dimensions L x W x H 14 4 x 9 1 x 6 2 365 x 230 x 158 mm Weight 15 0 Ib 6 8 kg Indicators LED Power ON Error Bar graph Volts Amps Switch On Off Warranty 1 year Inverter Install Kit GP DC KIT5 UPC 8 39085 001 85 1 www gpelectric com 5 Go Power Modified Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Manual
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search