ePower 400W Owners Manual
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1. 9 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS 10 N 2 woe wnN WARRANTY 11 Enerdrive ePOWER 400W Owners Manual Page 3 Q Enerdrive DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter With our state of the art easy to use design this product will offer you reliable service for providing AC power and 5V USB power for your home boat caravan 4WD or commercial vehicle The Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter can run many AC powered appliances when you need AC power anywhere The 5V USB power can charge many USB powered devices This manual will explain how to use this unit safely and effectively Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This section contains important safety information for the Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter Each time before using the Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the inverter and all appropriate sections of this guide The Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter contains no user serviceable parts See Warranty section for how to handle product issues WARNING FIRE AND OR CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD Do not cover or obstruct any air vent openings and or install in a zero clearance compartment WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY When working with electrical equipment or lead acid batteries have someone nearby in case of an emergency2. indicator Unit detect fault and has Verify the error condition and is ON shutdown make correction and reset unit Enerdrive ePOWER 400W Owners Manual Page 9 Q Enerdrive DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS 6 SPECIFICATIONS Note Specifications are subject to change without notices ePOWER 400W Specification EN1104S 400W Inverter Model Number AC Output Power AC Output Current AC Surge Power Peak 1 74A 800W AC Output Voltage Frequency 230Vac 50Hz AC Output Waveform True Sine Wave 12 5 Vdc lt 0 8 ADC 10 5 15 5 Vdc 11 0Vdc 10 5 Vdc 11 3 Vdc 15 5 Vdc Nominal DC Input Voltage No Load battery draw DC Input Voltage operating range Under Voltage Alarm Under Voltage Shutdown Under Voltage Recovery Over Voltage Shutdown AC Output socket DC Output USB Output 5V 1A Safety and Environmental RCM 5362 0 C to 40 C Agency Markings Operating Temperature Relative Humidity 5 90 noncondensing Operating Altitude Up to 3000 meters above sea level Weights and Dimensions Weights 1 73 kg Dimensions W x Lx H 175 x 200 x 89 mm O Page 10 Enerdrive ePOWER 400W Owners Manual DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS Q Enerdrive 7 WARRANTY Two Year Limited Warranty Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You a
3. 5V USB port Toggle the On Off switch to Off position to turn unit off Power indicator will turn off Understanding the LED indicators Power indicator Indicator turn on indicate unit is ON Fault indicator Indicator turns on indicate fault was detected Unit has shutdown To reset the unit remove the fault condition and reset unit by using the toggle switch and turn unit off and on again Understanding the fan operation The fan on the unit will automatically turns on when it sense the internal temperature of the unit reach to its preset level Page 8 Enerdrive ePOWER 400W Owners Manual Q Enerdrive DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS AC Load on Power Inverter Although the Power Inverter can provide high surge power up to two times the rated output power some appliances may still trigger on the inverter protection system A higher power inverter is required for those appliances Estimate Run time on Load Following run time is an estimate based on using a 12V 120AH battery bank for reference Actual run time may vary 5 TROUBLESHOOTING To trouble shoot the unit please note the error code display on the main unit and review the Understanding the Error Codes in section 4 No AC output and Power The unit is off Turn unit ON using the toggle indicator is off switch No power to inverter Check fuse or the Disconnect switch if installed is either blown or turn OFF No AC output Fault
4. SINE WAVE INVERTERS 230VAC Power Inverter 400W Owner s Manual DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS amp enerdrive Q Enerdrive DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS For safe and optimum performance the Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter must be used properly Carefully read and follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual and give special attention to the CAUTION and WARNING statements PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide Enerdrive assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Note as well that specifications and product functionality may change without notice Important Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before using your Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter Misuse may result in damage to the unit and or cause harm or serious injury Read manual in its entirety before using the unit and save manual for future reference Product Numbers True Sine Wave Series EN1104s ePOWER Inverter 12V 400W 230VAC Document Part Number ePOWER 400W Rev 1 Service Contact Information ENERDRIVE PTY LTD Unit 11 1029 Manly Road Tingalpa Queensland Australia 4173 Ph 1300 851 535 Fax 07 3390 6911 Email sales enerdrive com au www enerdrive com au Page 2 Enerdrive ePOWER 400W Owners Manual DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 5 INSTALLATION 5 UNIT OPERATION 8
5. Study and follow all the battery manufacturer s specific precautions when installing using and servicing the battery connected to the inverter Wear eye protection and gloves Avoid touching your eyes while using this unit Keep fresh water and soap on hand in the event battery acid comes in contact with eyes If this occurs cleanse right away with soap and water for a minimum of 15 minutes and seek medical attention Batteries produce explosive gases DO NOT smoke or have an open spark or fire near the system Keep unit away from moist or damp areas Avoid dropping any metal tool or object on the battery Doing so could create a spark or short circuit which goes through the battery or another electrical tool that may create an explosion WARNING Shock Hazard Keep away from children Avoid moisture Never expose unit to snow water etc Unit provides 230 VAC treat the AC output socket the same as regular wall AC sockets at home WARNING Explosion hazard DO NOT use the Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter in the vicinity of flammable fumes or gases such as gas bottles or large engines AVOID covering the ventilation openings Always operate unit in an open area Prolonged contact to high heat or freezing temperatures will decrease the working life of the unit Page 4 Enerdrive ePOWER 400W Owners Manual Q Enerdrive DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS LIMITATIONS OF USE Do not use in connection with life support systems or
6. al Shock Hazard The unit On Off switch does not disconnect the DC power from the battery Use the DC Disconnect Switch or disconnect the DC input cables connection to disconnect the DC power from the battery before working on any circuits connected to the unit Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury CAUTION Reverse the DC Input terminal will damage the unit and cannot be repaired Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by the warranty ePOWER Inverter Installation e Choose an appropriate mounting location For indoor use the orientation of the unit can be mounted in any direction except with the DC Input panel facing downwards e For RV installation the unit has to be mounted horizontally Use mounting template below to mark the positions of the mounting screws Drill the 4 mounting holes and place the inverter in position and fasten the inverter to the mounting surface 148 mm K gt A E 2 E ePOWER m i a SINE WAVE INVERTERS mm 2 nm m AA 200 mm ePOWER Inverter DC Input Connection CAUTION Reversing the DC Input terminal will damage the unit and cannot be repaired Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by the warranty Connect one end of the negative DC input cable to the ePOWER Inverter DC negative terminal Connect the other end of the negative DC input cable to the battery negative terminal Make sure
7. le CAUTION Please be sure all the connections are tight before the use of the unit Attach the red ring type connector to the positive DC terminal red on the power inverter and connect the black ring type connector to the negative DC terminal black on the Power inverter Attach the negative black clip to the negative battery terminal Attach the positive red clip to the fuse or circuitry breaker of the 12V battery bank as indicated on Typical Wiring block diagram of the Power Inverter on page 5 Unit is ready for use Testing the Power Inverter Turn unit on by using the On Off button on the unit The Power light turns on indicating the Enerdrive Power Inverter is ON AC output is now available Plug in a small AC load like a 25W table lamp or small appliance to the AC socket to verify AC is available The unit is successfully installed and functioning properly 4 UNIT OPERATION WARNING RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Do not plug surge protected power bars into the unit s AC outlets The surge protected components on the surge protected power bar may not like the modified sine wave output generate by the inverter Do not connect an AC power source like utility power or generator to the unit AC outlets Turn ON and OFF the unit Toggle the On Off switch to ON position to turn unit ON e Power indicator will turn green AC Output is available at the AC output socket and
8. nk The use of deep cycle battery is highly recommended for power inverter application For battery size you need to identify how much you will be using them between charges Enerdrive recommends you purchase as much battery capacity as possible See more on Battery Run time and Load in Section 4 Fuse or Circuit Breaker DC rated fuse or DC rated circuit breaker connected along the DC positive line is required e Select a fuse or circuit breaker with a minimum of 60 ADC Based on the size of the battery bank chosen on the 12V Battery Bank above determine the overall short circuit current rating of the battery bank from the battery manufacturer The fuse or circuit breaker chosen has to be able to withstand the short circuit current that may be generated by the battery bank Disconnect Switch Select a Disconnect Switch with the same or higher the rating of the selected fuse or circuit breaker from the above The Disconnect Switch is used to disconnect the DC power between the ePOWER inverter and the battery bank during service maintenance or trouble shooting DC Input and Grounding Cable Use of low resistance wire is required for all the DC connections between the inverter and the battery bank Uses minimum 10 AWG wire with maximum cable length of 5 feet Page 6 Enerdrive ePOWER 400W Owners Manual Q Enerdrive DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS Installing the Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter System WARNING Electric
9. other medical equipment or devices 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter package includes the items list below ePOWER Inverter base unit Owner s manual DC Input cable accessories 3 INSTALLATION WARNING Enerdrive recommends that all wiring be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the applicable electrical safety wiring regulations and installation codes Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and could also result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Before beginning your Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter installation please consider the following The Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter base unit should be used or stored in an indoor area away from direct sunlight heat moisture or conductive contaminants When placing the unit allow a minimum of 75mm of space around the unit for optimal ventilation Understanding the unit features Image below shows unit features Fault Indicator Power Indicator USE Port AC Outlet On Off Switch Negative DC Terminal Positive DC Terminal Fan Opening Enerdrive ePOWER 400W Owners Manual Page 5 Q Enerdrive DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS Material Prepare for Installation Typical Wiring block diagram of the Enerdrive ePOWER Inverter Disconnect ruse oi USB Switch Circuit Loads Positive witc Breaker i V INVERTERS DOW a AC Loads me Negative 12 V Battery Bank 12V Battery Ba
10. re also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure The limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this unit and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Enerdrive There is no other warranty other than those described herein Any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose on this unit is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty This unit is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase without additional charge The warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users other than OEM applications This unit is not intended for commercial use This warranty does not apply to damage to units from misuse or incorrect installation connection Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power sources RETURN REPAIR POLICY If you are experiencing any problems with your unit please contact our customer service department at support enerdrive com au or Phone 1300 851 535 before returning product to retail store After speaking to a customer service representative if products are deemed non working or malfunctioning the product may be returned to the purchasing store within 30 days of original purchase Any defective unit that is returned to Enerdrive within 30 days of the date of purchase
11. the Disconnect Switch is in the OFF position Connect one end of the positive DC input cable to the ePOWER Inverter DC positive terminal Connect the other end of the positive DC input cable to one of the terminal of the Disconnect Switch Connect a DC input cable between the other terminal of the Disconnect Switch and one side of the terminal of the fuse holder Connecta DC input cable between the other terminal of the fuse holder and the battery positive terminal Install the selected fuse to the fuse holder Turn Disconnect Switch to ON position Enerdrive ePOWER 400W Owners Manual Page 7 Q Enerdrive DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS Connect unit with optional accessories using the Lighter plug cable CAUTION Due to the limitations of the 12V lighter plug socket in vehicles the unit should be used with the DC cable with lighter plug only to supply AC power to products that require 150W 120VAC 1 3 A or 230V 0 65A or less If the appliance requires more than 150W use the optional DC cable clips for battery connection Attach the red ring type connector to the positive DC terminal red on the power inverter and connect the black ring type connector to the negative DC terminal black on the Power inverter e Tighten the nut on each DC terminal Insert the light plug of this cable to the fused 12V lighter plug socket e Unit is ready for use Connect unit with optional accessories using the Battery clips cab
12. will be replaced free of charge If such a unit is returned more than 30 days but less than two years from the purchase date Enerdrive will repair the unit or at its option replace it free of charge If the unit is repaired new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used at manufacturer s option A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design The repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under these terms for the remainder of the warranty period The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items back to Enerdrive LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories such as adapters and batteries damage or defects result from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight accidents damage during shipping to our service facility alterations unauthorized use or repair neglect misuse abuse failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance fire and flood If your problem is not covered by this warranty call our Support Team at support enerdrive com au or phone 1300 851 535 for general information if applicable Enerdrive ePOWER 400W Owners Manual Page 11 Q Enerdrive DRIVING YOUR ENERGY NEEDS Page 12 Enerdrive ePOWER 400W Owners Manual
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