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1. and ordinances Grounding may be made to the chassis of most vehicles or to an earth ground Make sure the inverter is off before attempting to ground Operating an inverter that is not properly grounded may result in electrical shock Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse and may cause permanent damage to the inverter and will void warranty Making the 12V connections to the Inverter Terminals may cause a spark as a result of current flowing to charge capacitors within the inverter This is a normal occurrence Due to the possibility of sparking however it is extremely important that both the inverter and the 12 volt battery be positioned far from any possible source of flammable fumes or gases Failure to heed this warning could result in fire or explosion Be careful if you are hooking up the inverter to a battery just off the charger The battery is most likely the source of flammable gas Gas from the battery is produced during charging Battery and or inverter terminals may be hot if the unit has been operated at full capacity or has tripped from an overload Caution when touching or servicing these connections This is not a toy keep away from children Circuit Breaker The AC outlets are controlled by the Circuit Breaker This device will shut the power off automatically when the AC output is over limit this may occur to all AC outlets or only one single AC outlet The Inverter can be turned on again after the AC plugs h2. determined by Hygrometer testing of electrolite in the battery or the voltage of the battery as measured with no load and a good quality digital voltmeter See the table below State of Charge Specific Gravity Vo 10096 1 265 12 1 225 12 4 6 1 190 12 2 6 1 155 12 Discharged 1 120 11 Working with Inverters Do not expose the inverter to moisture including rain snow spray mist or excessive humidity To reduce risk of fire hazard do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings Do not install the inverter in a non ventilated space Overheating may result Use appropriate cables and attachments To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock make sure that existing wiring is in good electrical condition and that wire size is not undersized Do not use damaged or low grade wires To ensure adherence to proper electrical wiring regulations all wiring must be done by a certified technician or electrician Respect guidelines for the capacity of their inverter and recommended wire gage to be used Do not use inverter if it has been dropped or damaged Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the inverter Risk of shock and fire Any alterations to the inverter will render the warranty void Disconnect the inverter from all connections before performing any maintenance on any of the equipment such as changing a fuse on the inverter The inverter must be grounded Grounding and all other wiring must comply with local codes
3. of purchase To obtain warranty service please contact Sunforce Products for further instruction at 1 888 478 6435 or email info sunforceproducts com Proof of purchase including date and an explanation of complaint is required for warranty service Nickel iron batteries do not work with this inverter
4. AC Output Getting Started Features of the Sunforce Products Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter Connecting your Inverter Source of Power While in Use 10 Remote Control 11 LCD Display 12 Trouble Shooting SO Gus OT R S IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Working with Batteries RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous Lead acid batteries produce hydrogen gas when charging that can cause explosion and sulfuric acid that can cause severe burns Always charge batteries and work in a well ventilated area DO NOT SMOKE OR ALLOW A SPARK OR A FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY e Remove personal metal items such as rings necklaces watches and bracelets when working with a battery Be extra cautious not to drop a metal wrench onto the battery bridging the terminal posts The battery may spark and short circuit and explode Becareful when making connections not to bridge the terminals with a wrench at the rear of the inverters as the terminal posts are close to one another and could result in a short circuit NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY f battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters the eye IMMEDIATELY FLOOD EYE WITH RUNNING COLD WATER for at least 10 minutes GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY Failure to comply with above warnings may lead to explosion and or severe injury Is the Battery Fully Charged State of battery can be
5. Ai d SUNFOROZ PRO SERIES 1000 Watt e 2500 Watt e 4500 Watt PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER 1000 Watt e 2500 Watt e 4500 Watt ONDULEUR A ONDE SINUSOIDALE PURE 1000 Watt e 2500 Watt e 4500 Watt INVERSORES ONDA SINUSOIDAL PURA Models Mod les Modelos 11240 11260 11264 12 Volt DC to 110 120 Volt AC 1000 2500 4500 Watt Continuous Output 2000 5000 9000 Watt High Surge Capacity De 12 volts CC 110 120 volts CA Puissance continue de 1000 2500 4500 watts Puissance de pointe 2000 5000 9000 watts De 12 V CC a 110 120 V CA 1000 2500 4500 W Potencia Continua de salida 2000 5000 9000 W Potencia pico User s Manual Notice D utilisation Manual del Usario Thank you for choosing Sunforce Products Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverters Our inverters have been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you a dependable power source A Pure Sine Wave Inverter converts low voltage direct current DC to 110 volt alternating household current AC depending on the model and its rated capacity Pure Sine Wave Inverters draw power either from standard 12 volt automobile and marine batteries or from portable high power 12 volt sources Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your new Inverter Pay close attention to any WARNING and CAUTION notes This will help you to receive the best possible performance from your new inverter Important Safety Precautions Important Cable Information About the Circuit Breaker Full Load
6. ave been removed from the AC Outlets and push the circuit breaker reset button s IMPORTANT CABLE INFORMATION Significant power loss to the inverter can occur from battery cables of insufficient gauge and or excessive length when operating the units at their rated capacity Marine installations are also subjected to vibration and stresses that exceed those of other mobile installations Therefore the installer operator should take extra care to maintain secure tight water resistant electrical connections and to provide for strain relief for DC cables and appliance wiring Cable insulation must be the appropriate type for the environment About the Circuit Breaker The AC outlets are controlled by circuit breakers The full output is across all the AC outlets and not accessible from a single AC outlet or set of two AC outlets for model 11260 11264 The inverter will shut down in the event of overload on one AC outlet or set of two AC outlets for model 11260 11264 The inverter may be turned on again once the load has been removed and the circuit breaker button has been pushed to reset it Full Load AC Output The total full loaded AC Output is the rated continuous output The connector is live when the power button is in the ON position On models with multiple 110V outlets the total output of the unit is shared between the outlets One outlet may not be able to deliver the total rated power on the unit Capacity of each plug outlet will
7. be limited by the breaker on the outlet Features of the Sunforce Products Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter The output of the Pure Sine Wave Inverter provides stable power and it can be used to run the electronic equipment that modified sine wave inverters cannot For example the Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter works with small electronic tools air pumps electronic doors small motors refrigerators and hair dryers This Inverter is configured with the latest Soft Start Technology Before introduction of Soft Start high startup currents from large inductive loads could shut down the inverter Soft Start improves inverter operation Three major features incorporated in SST include First gradual voltage ramp up during inverter startup This eliminates failed cold starts under load Second output that momentarily dips in voltage and quickly recovers to allow large motorized loads to start This eliminates almost all shutdowns from momentary overloads Third the inverter automatically re starts when an overload that causes inverter shutdown is removed Previously manual reset was required This inverter is equipped with the additional following safety features Low battery shutdown DC Input overload voltage Output overload Overload temperature Short circuit shutdown Getting Started Before installing and using the Sunforce Products Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter please read all instructions and cautionary markings on the invert
8. e draw of the equipment exceeds rated capacity watts 6 Thermal Protection The LED will illuminate RED and the Inverter will automatically turn itself off when the circuit temperature exceeds 150 F 65 C VDC Press SET key to light up the Green LED beneath VDC The Input Voltage Level from the battery will be shown on the panel Example 12 5V Input KW Press SET key to light up the Green LED beneath KW The Power Consumption Load will be shown on the panel Example 1 2500W Output Example 2 1380W Output VAC Press SET key to light up the Green LED beneath VAC The Output AC Voltage Level will be shown on the panel Example AC 120V Output LCD DISPLAY Abnormal display Normal display t Over Temperature 2 AC over load or shortage 3 The battery voltage is laa low 1 Voltage reading exa fi di EH oer iE CC Abnormal Display 1 Over Temperature 2 AC Overload or Shortage 3 Battery Voltage Too Low 4 Battery Voltage Too High 5 Inverter Defective Normal Display Voltage Reading Example Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Problem Reason Solution Poor contacts drop Low or No Output Voltage Battery voltage may be low are causing voltage Using incorrect type of voltmeter to test output voltage Recharge or replace battery May be necessary to use two batteries to run some items Unplug and reattach connections may be necessary to use shorter or heavier cabl
9. e every 30 to 60 minutes and let it run for approximately 10 minutes to recharge the battery This of course is dependent on how much power you demand from the inverter If the inverter shuts down by its self due to battery depletion you may not be able to start the car It is also recommended that the device plugged into the inverter be turned OFF before starting the vehicle engine Although it is not necessary to disconnect the inverter when starting the vehicle engine it may momentarily cease to operate as the battery voltage decreases When the inverter is not supplying power it draws very low amperage from the battery Never attempt to operate the Sunforce Products Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter from any power source other than a 12 volt battery The inverter is not to be used in conjunction with 6 volt or 24 volt batteries To maximize the performance of this product we recommend using multiple 12 volt deep cycle batteries NOTE Always ensure the power cable terminal connections run Negative to Negative and Positive to Positive Check these connections frequently to make sure they remain secure Use the heaviest gauge wire to connect the Inverter to the power source While connecting the Inverter to the power source make certain that the Inverter is positioned far away from any potential source of flammable fumes or gases While in use make sure the inverter is properly ventilated Ideal air temperatures should be bet
10. er batteries and all appropriate section of this manual When you turn on an appliance or a tool that operates using a motor or a tube such as a television it requires an initial surge of power to start up This surge of power is referred to as the starting load or peak load Once started the tool or appliance requires less power to continue to operate This is referred to as the continuous load in terms of power requirements You will need to determine how much power your tool or appliance requires to start up starting load and it s continued running power requirements continuous load Power consumption is rated in wattage watts or in amperes amps and this information is usually stamped on most appliances and equipment If this information is not indicated on the appliance or equipment check the owner s manual or contact the manufacturer to determine if the device you are using is compatible with the Pure Sine Wave Inverter Calculating Loads Wattage To calculate your continuous load when given in Amps Multiply AMPS X 110 AC voltage WATTS This formula yields a close approximation of the continuous load of your appliance To calculate approximate starting load Multiply WATTS X 2 Starting Load This formula yields a close approximation of the starting load of most appliances However some appliances can have a start up load of up to 7 times their continuous load These are usually tools and appliances using an ind
11. es Check condition of 12 volt plug and socket clean or replace as necessary Use a true RMS reading meter than capacity Fault LED on Inverter is too overload Battery voltage below 10 volts AC appliance consumption is higher hot causing thermal Inverter may be defective Recharge or replace battery Use a higher capacity inverter or lower capacity appliance Shut off inverter to allow cooling Ensure proper ventilation Contact tech hotline inverter TV Interference Electrical interference from the TV signal is too weak Use a filter in the TV power cord Adjust placement of the television Try another TV different makes and models may not experience the same interference Low Battery Alarm on ALL the time VDC Poor contacts drop Input voltage below 10 5 VDC x 5 are causing voltage Recharge or replace battery May be necessary to use additional batteries to run some items Unplug and reattach connections may be necessary to use shorter or heavier cables Check condition of 12 volt plug and socket clean or replace as necessary Appliance not functioning Appliance won t turn on Turn inverter ON OFF then ON again Contact manufacturer of appliance to check start up power consumption and if product is compatible with a modified sine wave inverter Specification
12. mperatures will occur when the cooling fan is unable to maintain a cool enough temperature for safe operation In the event of automatic shut down or a continuous audible alarm turn the inverter power switch to the OFF O position until the source of the problem has been determined and resolved Inexpensive sound systems may emit a buzzing sound when operated with an Inverter This is due to the inadequate filters within the sound system There is no solution to this problem Source of power Automotive and Deep cycle batteries are good at delivering moderate power 300 watts for a reasonable period of time They can also deliver High power 5000 watts but for a short period of time This is because of the internal chemistry of the battery water gets produced on the plates faster then it can be absorbed in the electrolyte and acts as an insulator increasing internal resistance and reducing battery output For continuous high power use a bank of batteries is certainly required Most automobile and marine batteries will provide an ample power supply to the inverter for 30 to 60 minutes even when the engine is turned off Actual time may vary depending on the age and condition of the battery and the power demand being placed on it by the equipment being operated The inverter can be used off an automobile battery while the engine is running If you decide to use the inverter while the engine is off we recommend that you start the engin
13. n To use the remote control the receiver must first be plugged in to the inverter The receiver box is attached to a cord that can be plugged into a jack on the face of the inverter near the AC Outlets In the event the remote control is lost disconnect the Remote Control Receiver from the inverter by unplugging the cord from the jack The remote control is operational within 30 feet 9 meters in open space The full loaded Output Terminal is sharing the total output wattage capacity with the other AC Outlets Therefore the full loaded output will be less than rated maximum output wattage when the other AC Outlets are working LCD Display FAULT status Future Protection 1 Short Circuit Protection The Inverter will automatically shut down until the short is removed 2 Low Voltage Alarm An alarm will sound when the voltage from the battery discharges to 10 5 0 5 volts DC This is an indication that the battery needs to be recharged 3 Over Voltage Protection The LED will illuminate RED and the Inverter will automatically turn itself off when the input exceeds16 5 1 volt DC 4 Under Voltage Protection The LED will illuminate RED and the Inverter will automatically turn itself off when the input is less than 10 0 0 5 volts DC 5 Overload Protection The LED will illuminate RED and the Inverter will automatically turn itself off when the continuous draw of the equipment being operated exceeds rated capacity Or the surg
14. n the battery should be cleaned with a terminal cleaner a wire brush or sand paper The posts should have a shiny finish when properly cleaned The cable connectors should be in the same clean state before hook up Failure to do this will result in hotter then normal electrical contacts and greater voltage loss to the inverter Wiring Specifications AWG American Wire Gauge is a standard for wire sizes The table below shows the properties of a few of the sizes For reference a 110v 1500W Toaster will have a power cord that is Gauge 16 size For the same 1500W in a 12 Volt wire would need to be Gauge 1 12 Volt source will always require a larger diameter wire to deliver the same power as a 110V source would AWG Wire Sizes Conductor Diameter Inches 0 46 0 4096 0 3648 0 3249 0 2893 Conductor Diameter mm 11 684 10 40384 9 26592 8 25246 7 34822 0 2576 6 54304 0 2294 5 82676 AWG gauge OOOO e rD ae _ 5s 0 een 0 072 0 0641 0 0571 0 0508 1 8288 1 62814 1 45034 1 29032 X OT at Ry o When connecting the inverter to the power source it is recommended to use the largest diameter wire available in the shortest length possible The table below recommends the AWG Wire size for each inverter not to exceed 2 volts loss in the cables connected to the inverter when it is operated at Maximum capacity See the Table below for recommendations 1000w 2ft 4ft eft 10ft dista
15. nce from battery 4 4 3 0 AWG Gauge 2500w 2ft 4ft eft 10ft distance from battery 3 1 O 0000 AWG Gauge 4500w 2ft 4ft eft 10ft distance from battery 1 0000 00000 NIR AWG Gauge Use 0 gauge wire to make the connections to the Inverter may require a 0 to 4 Gauge Adapter This adapter is available through most electrical supply stores Heavy gauge cables sold separately Connections Make sure the ON OFF Switch located on the front panel of the Inverter is in the OFF O position 1 Connect the wires to the power input terminals at the rear of the Inverter Make sure to match the negative BLACK terminal on the Inverter with the wire that connects to the negative terminal on the 12 volt power source Then repeat this procedure with the positive RED terminal connecting a wire to the positive terminal of the 12 volt power source Make sure you have a good clean secure connection but do not over tighten these screws Locate the Ground Lug Terminal at the rear of the Inverter Run a wire from this terminal to a proper grounding point using the shortest practical length of 8 AWG wire You can connect this wire to the chassis of your vehicle or to the grounding system in your boat When in remote locations the ground wire can be connected to the earth one way to accomplish this is to attach it to a metal rod driven into the ground Before connecting the ground make certain that the Inverter is turned off Operating the Inverter witho
16. s 1000 Watt 2500 Watt 4500 Watt OUTPUT POWER Continuous 1000 Watt 2500 Watt 4500 Watt Surge power 2000 Watt 5000 Watt 9000 Watt BATTERY DC INPUT 12V DC system 12V DC nominal 12V DC nominal 12V DC nominal 11 15V operative 11 15V operative 11 15V operative INVERTER AC OUTPUT Voltage 110V AC RMS 10 110V AC RMS 10 110V AC RMS 10 Frequency 60Hz 2 60Hz 2 60Hz 2 Wave form Pure Sine Wave Pure Sine Wave Pure Sine Wave Efficiency 90 90 90 Tota H armonic 4 1 4 1 4 1 Distortion n Voltage 110VAC 10 110VAC 10 110VAC 10 ariation Frequency Variation 60Hz 2 60Hz 2 60Hz 2 Total KVA 10 1 4 3 5 6 36 PROTECTION Soft start system Yes Yes Yes Low battery shutdown Yes Yes Yes DC Input overload Yes Yes Yes voltage Output overload Yes Yes Yes Overload temperature Yes Yes Yes Short circuit shutdown Yes Yes Yes PHYSICAL Yes Yes Yes Ventilation High Speed Cooling Fan High Speed Cooling Fan High Speed Cooling Fan Weight 9 68 Ibs 4 4 Kg 18 73 lbs 8 496 kg 25lbs 11 34 kg Dimensions 13 66 x 8 94 x 3 46 inches 13 96 x 6 69 x 9 19 inches 18 5 x 7 5 x 16 inches 35 x 23 x 9cm 35 5 x 17 x 23 3cm 47 x 18 x 40 5cm LIMITED WARRANTY This product is covered by a two year limited warranty Sunforce Products Inc warrants to the original purchaser that this product is functional and free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of two year from date
17. uction motor some examples are air conditioners refrigerators well pumps and air compressors In most cases the start up load of the appliance or power tool determines whether your Inverter has the capability to power it To determine whether the Sunforce Products Pro Series Pure Sine Wave will operate a particular piece of equipment or appliance it is advisable to run a test All Pure Sine Wave inverters are designed to automatically shut down in the event of a power overload This protection feature prevents damage to the unit while testing appliances and equipment with ratings in the correct wattage range If an appliance in the correct wattage range will not operate properly when first connected to the Inverter turn the Inverter rocker switch ON I OFF O and ON I again in quick succession If his procedure is not successful it is likely that the inverter does not have the required capacity to operate the appliance in question This approach is useful with a load that may have a large internal capacitor a TV for example and the initial power draw is large enough to trip the unit but repeated restarting of the unit lets the capacitor s in the load get charged a little more each time and then finally it will get past the big initial demand and will be able to run the unit Connecting Your Inverter Electrical connections All contact joints MUST be clean in order to achieve low voltage loss due to contact resistance The lead posts o
18. ut correctly grounding the unit may result in electrical shock 3 When you have confirmed that the appliance to be operated is turned off plug the appliance into one of the 110V AC Outlets on the front panel of the inverter NOTE Loose connections can result in sparks and a severe decrease in voltage caused by contact resistance which may cause damage to the wires and insulation from heat generation at the poorly contacted terminal When making the connection to the inverter the following sequence is recommended 1 Connect the Negative cable to the Negative terminal post on the battery 2 Connect the other end of the Negative cable to the Inverter Negative terminal 3 Connect the Positive cable to the battery post 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the inverter Positive terminal This last connection may cause a spark This is a result of current flowing to charge capacitors within the Inverter This is a normal occurrence The audible alarm may make a momentary chirp when the Inverter is turned OFF O This same alarm may also sound when the Inverter is being connected to or disconnected from the 12 volt power source When using an extension cord from the Inverters to the appliance the extension cord should be no more than 50 feet long At this length there should be no measurable decrease in power from the inverter The inverter comes equipped with a cooling fan An automatic shut down of the unit caused by high circuit te
19. ween 50 F 10 C and 80 F 26 C Always ground the Inverter before operating it Make certain the power consumption of the appliance or equipment you wish to operate is compatible with the capacity of the inverter Do not exceed recommended wattage limitations While in Use When attempting to operate solar battery chargers monitor the temperature of the battery charger for approximately 10 minutes If the battery charger becomes abnormally warm disconnect it from the inverter immediately In the event of a continuous audible alarm or automatic shutdown turn the Inverter OFF immediately Do not restart the Inverter until the source of the problem has been identified and corrected To avoid battery drain always disconnect the Inverter when not in use Do not expose the inverter to rain or moisture and keep it dry Water and other liquids can conduct electricity which may lead to serious injury Improper use of the inverter may result in property damage or personal injury For best operating results place the inverter on a flat surface Although all Sunforce Products Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverters are shielded and filtered to minimize signal interference some interference with your television picture may be unavoidable especially with weak signals Remote Control A wireless remote control enables the inverter to be turned on at the touch of a button The remote control is included with your inverter and located on a keychai
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