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1. 000 Whrs Manufacturer Life Time 5 years Size Ixwxh in Size Ixwxh cm SUNRNR Unit 26x14x25 66 x 36 x 63 2 3 depth w j box 5 8 depth w j box x 25 7 x 56 1 X 65 3 x 142 5 Weight Ibs Weight kgs 109 Unit SUN110 240 SUN220 250 SUNPWR 210 Solar Panel 11 Power Source Requirements The inverter is well suited for heavy loads such as well pumps small compressors small wire feed welders and other loads requiring a high inrush starting current high amp starting load Induction motors as well as some other loads may require two to six times their rated wattage to start up A SUNRNR s inverter has a peak watt power rating that may allow such appliances and tools to be operated safely The equipment needing the highest starting wattage is pumps and compressors that start under load This equipment can be safely tested and if an overload is detected the inverter will simply shut down until the overload situation is corrected and the inverter reset Appliance Power Consumption Most electrical tools appliances and audio video equipment have labels that show the device s power consumption in amps watts or both If only amps are given Watts may be calculated by multiplying amps times volts AC either 115 or 220 Typical Wattages approximate Watts required per hour at maximum continuous setting speed volume Light Bulb 100W equivalent LED 5 Laptop Computer Light Bulb 100W i2. 4 Linked units me
3. Please contact SUNRNR of Virginia directly for technical support or any questions concerning your SUNRNR Contact information is below Units must be returned to factory or authorized SUNRNR dealer for service Your SUNRNR comes with a one year limited Warranty which covers defects in materials or workmanship Product registration required see below All Warranty claims must be made in writing directly to SUNRNR of Virginia P O BOX 102 PORT REPUBLIC VA 24471 540 234 0164 www sunrnr com support sunrnr com Warranty related Shipping and Handling cost are not covered under Warranty Consumer is fully responsible for paying any Shipping and Handling costs incurred For Product Registration send name address phone number model and serial number date and place of purchase by mail to the address above by submitting form on website or by email to support sunrnr com Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Purchased From Keep for your records 03 10 SUNRNR Sun Runner Portable Solar Wind Generator STORED SUNSHINE User s Manual amp Warranty Information SUN110 SUN220 SUNPWR This manual contains important information regarding safety operation maintenance storage and warranty of this product Before use read and understand all WARNINGS CAUTIONS instructions and product labels Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage Keep manual f
4. ble renewable energy generator has been designed to give you silent zero emission quality power with ease of use and reliability The SUNRNR stores energy produced by the included solar panel or other optional non fossil fuel energy generation source when exposed to sunlight and may be thought of like a bank account for electricity make withdrawals from the balance as needed and make deposits when possible The SUNRNR may be charged while off while in use to extend the run time or may be used without the solar panel etc connected The auxiliary portal is provided for the use of a wind turbine or other source of energy generation A SUNRNR provides 4 outlets for 115 V 60 Hz SUN110 or 2 outlets for 220 V 50 Hz SUN220 AC power and will easily run such loads as fans pumps lights furnaces microwaves power tools refrigerators TVs and most other household appliances A SUNPWR Power Module has no inverter or outlets see pg 7 Twelve volt DC power for devices like a cell phone charger is available at the auxiliary socket on the DC end Common Audio Visual Problems Buzzing sound in audio systems Some inexpensive stereo systems power supplies may not adequately filter the modified sine wave of the inverter and therefore emit a buzzing sound from their speakers Use higher quality power amplified filtered supply sound system Television interference Although inverter is shielded some interference may be visible espe
5. by our 12V AC DC charger through the AUX WIND portal small red plug with starter cord required sold separately Charging is limited to 30 amps by the fuses protecting the small red plug portals and the socket Battery near full charge while charging 14 4 to 15 No charge or discharge for 6 hours 80 charged 12 5 Operation No charge or discharge for 6 hours 20 charged No charge or discharge for 6 hours Fully discharged To operate a SUNRNR Battery near full discharge while discharging 10 2 to 11 2 Inverter Problems Inverter power ON OFF when the unit is not in use No AC output red fault LED lit Battery below 10 VDC recharge 2 Turn on the inverter switch bealei athe AGendolhe or thermal shutdown turn off reduce load allow cool down SUNRNR Figs 3a and 3b restart j Motorized power tool will not start Excessive start up load tool incompatible with inverter Power tool operating speed not correct Purely inductive load add resistive load by operating incandescent lamp concurrently 1 Turn on the main 12 volt DC switch located in the upper right hand corner of the DC end Fig 1 This switch should be turned 3 Ensure the AC appliance s are switched off and simply plug into the outlets before using as desired Try to avoid using extension cords If an extension cord is required use a 12 gauge 3 prong grounded extension cord no longer in length than necessary lessens power loss Chargi
6. cially with weak TV signals Try separating inverter from TV equipment using shielded antenna cable adjusting orientation of equipment attaching ferrite data line filter to TV power cord and do not operate high power devices concurrently Appendices Power Inverter Output Waveform The AC output waveform of the inverter is modified sine wave having characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power This type of waveform is suitable for most AC loads including linear and switching power supplies used in electronic equipment motors and transformers This waveform has an RMS root mean square voltage of 115 volts which is the same as standard household power Most AC voltmeters both digital and analog are sensitive to the average value of the waveform rather than RMS They are calibrated for RMS voltage under the assumption that the wave form measured will be a pure sine wave These meters will not read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave correctly reading about 20 to 30 volts low when measuring the output For accurate measurement of the output voltage of the inverter use a true RMS reading voltmeter such as a Fluke 179 Fluke 79 Ill series Beckman 4410 or Triplett 4200 MODIFIED SINE WAVE SINE WAVE CAUTIONS To avoid inverter shutdown and possible damage ensure that total continuous power consumption of all tools and or appliances simultaneously powered by inverter does not exceed continuous
7. fit into the 12 VDC socket become extremely hot cause serious burns or start fires Never touch hot end to something that might burn Always disconnect ALL plugs from outlets or portals by grasping plug only Never unplug by pulling cords f you see or smell smoke sparks or fire turn off the SUNRNR main switch DO NOT plug in battery chargers for cordless power tools if the charger carries a Warning that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals Dangerous voltages inside unit and solar panel junction box DO NOT open unit or junction box Avoid high winds while handling solar panel Not approved for use with medical equipment CAUTIONS NO USER SERVICABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE OPENING UNIT WILL VOID WARRANTY Do not operate over 3500 Watts continuous Ensure devices to be operated do not exceed Wattage limitations and are OFF before plugging into SUNRNR DO NOT operate SUNRNR if it is wet Keep in well ventilated area when in use Do NOT use with small Ni battery operated appliances that plug DIRECTLY into AC receptacle BEST PRACTICES Turn off SUNRNR main switch when not in use Keep SUNRNR fully charged for optimal performance Keep wheels on solid surfaces Use LEDs and energy efficient appliances whenever possible TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 4 Operation 5 Care Maintenance 8 Troubleshooting 8 Appendices 9 Specifications 10 Introduction The SUNRNR porta
8. isplays regardless of panel connection and indicates battery voltage when the three position slide switch is set to Voltage or incoming charge in amps when set to Current The current amp reading should be used for directing the solar panel to maximize charge rate The LCD digital current display will read over 8 amps in bright direct sunlight dropping significantly as the battery approaches full charge and about 0 4 amps when charging through clouds Slide switch to the middle for OFF when not in use Charging via wind grid etc Connect energy source at small red AUX right portal which bypasses the solar charge controller 6 LED lights on the charge controller give a general indication of battery status 2 full and fully charged or battery voltage may be read directly from digital displays on controller or inverter When fully charged battery voltage will be approximately 14 volts When voltage drops to 10 5 0 5 volts the SUNRNR will begin beeping warning that the battery is low To extend run time reduce AC load if possible or connect charging source The SUNRNR will continue to run while beeping until the inverter automatically shuts down for low battery voltage at about 10 0 volts protecting the AC loads from under voltage and the battery from complete discharge If the battery becomes overcharged the inverter will also beep and will not operate until the charging source is removed and the batte
9. ith over pressure vent caps that will allow battery gases i e hydrogen to escape if the battery becomes over pressurized due to faults The battery will normally NOT VENT any battery gases in normal use The SUNRNR comes with one weatherproof solar panel that charges the battery at a rate of 130 Watts per hour when use The parasitic load if left ON will deplete a fully charged battery by about 1 amp hr less than 10 days exposed to bright sunlight The solar panel will however charge at a lesser rate when exposed to any light source Moderate charging can be achieved even on cloudy days An optional Troubleshooting second panel doubles the charging rate thus halving the charging time Two panel maximum It takes almost 12 hours of bright sunlight to fully charge a fully depleted SUNRNR when using two panels Refer to the following chart for nominal voltage information and troubleshooting The battery voltage LCD readout provides insight into charge status when taken into account with battery equalization or resting information as in the chart Battery Condition at 77 F Nominal Battery Voltage 12V The panel has a 30 foot cord and small red 50 amp plug for connecting to the DC end s SOLAR portal Fig 2 The panel s may be permanently mounted outside i e roof may be placed inside in a window or for portable use may be temporarily placed facing the sun The SUNRNR may also be charged by sources other than solar or
10. ncandescent CRT TV Stereo Amplifier Flat Screen TV Drill Jig Saw Sander Computer and Monitor 55 100 150 240 300 360 440 Refrigerator Freezer comp on w defr 600 Furnace gas w blower Vacuum Cleaner Washer Coffee Maker brewing Compact Microwave Oven 10 Bench Saw Well Pump A C central w compressor on Clothes Dryer Specifications Inverter Surge Capacity Peak Power Waveform 750 820 1000 1000 1500 1500 3500 5500 SUN220 3500 Watts 3500 Watts 7000 Watts 7000 Watts Modified Sine 10 15 VDC 110 V 90 a lt 0 7 Amp 4 Std No Amer Solar Panel Rated Power 130 10 5 Watts 10 DO NOT allow the SUNRNR to become inverted or fall on its sides ends keep upright on its wheels handles up DO NOT operate SUNRNR unless it is upright as above SUNRNR weighs more than 200 pounds DO NOT roll over toes fingers feet pets or anything that might be damaged or injured and DO NOT lift alone To prevent cuts from sharp edges use gloves when lifting SUNRNR from the bottom NEVER CONNECT NEUTRAL OR LINE 1 HOT LINE AC OUTPUT TO GROUND NEUTRAL MUST FLOAT DO NOT operate SUNRNR if unit is wet allow to dry thoroughly before operation Do NOT cover or operate unit in unventilated areas The SUNRNR AC outlets have ground fault protection Always use cords and appliances with grounded 3 prong plugs for maximum ground fault safety Cigarette lighters can
11. ng Problems Battery not recharging Check 30 amp fuse for charging portal in use upper SOLAR lower AUX Replace with similar specification fuse if necessary 8 Fig 1 DC End Fig 2 Charging plugs portals Charge controller master switch Tabs on red plugs ensure proper SOLAR AUX portals w 30 amp fuses orientation Small left 50 amp large red link portals 12VDC socket portal for SOLAR right for AUX Display Switch Digital Display that displays DC Volts or AC Watts Remote Switch Connector ON OFF Switch 2x 220v AC Outlets Overload LED Indicator Light Overload LED Indicator the combined wattage of all the outlets cannot ex THO QO WOW P Four standard North American AC Outlets ot exceed 3500 watt Fig 3a 110 V AC inverter SUN110 Fig3b 220 V AC inverter SUN220 Charging via solar Plug solar panel s cord with small red 50 amp plug into SOLAR left portal on DC end as shown in Fig 2 When the panel is connected and has light the charge controller s LED status lights will activate Place panel in best direct sunlight The solar panel cord carries electricity from the solar panel through the charge controller to the SUNRNR battery The digital charge controller has status lights and symbols described fully under Specifications The controller s digital LCD readout d
12. or reference www sunrnr com WARNING Important Safety Information To ensure safe and reliable service your SUNRNR must be operated properly READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS SUNRNR GENERATOR Pay particular attention to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual The WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or even death The CAUTION statements advise against certain conditions and practices that may result in damage to your SUNRNR and other equipment Failure to comply with these operating instructions will void warranty WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Read product labels for flammability and other warnings TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPLOSION OR INJURY DO NOT locate SUNRNR in an area room or enclosed Space where explosive or flammable fumes might be present NOT IGNITION PROTECTED DO NOT connect to AC distribution wiring A SUNRNR is designed for direct use by AC appliances plugged directly in to the AC receptacles on the SUNRNR Remove any appliance plugs from SUNRNR outlets before servicing appliance This is not a toy KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN A SUNRNR produces either 115 or 220 V AC power Always use the same safety precautions that you would use when using a normal household outlet Never use damaged cords or plug
13. ry voltage is allowed to drop down to normal High voltage shutdown is 15 5 volts protecting the AC load from over voltage The inverter has a red fault or overload indicator LED light and a cooling fan that is thermally activated and turns off automatically after the inverter has cooled It may be heard operating intermittently when in normal use The inverter features a digital display for AC load Watts or DC status Volts A remote option is available but not recommended since it only controls inverter outlets not main power switch SUNPWR Power Module Power Modules are an option for expanding your SUNRNR system Each SUNPWR has an ON OFF master switch 8D battery charge controller SOLAR and AUX WIND small red 50 amp portals with fuses and heavy duty quick connect 175 amp red plug portals They are essentially SUNRNRs without inverters therefore doubling or tripling etc the energy generation and storage of a primary unit Simply connect a SUNPWR to a SUN110 or SUN220 by the included large cable with the large red plugs Fig 4 Plugs tabs prevent improper orientation Then turn master emer A i ne switch ON to utilize the modules stored energy Recharging is performed in the same way as for primary unit through SUNPWR unit s small red plug portals pg 6 Other modules may be connected daisy chained in parallel WARNING Turn SUNPWR unit off before connecting or disconnecting any large red plug Fig
14. s no cuts bare wires etc in any SUNRNR or household outlet Never drive over walk on or drag any electrical cords including cables to solar panel or other energy source Never leave SUNRNR near stairs ramps or drop offs DO NOT connect the neutral AC output terminal of your SUNRNR to ground dangerous AC voltages can be present between SUNRNR neutral and SUNRNR ground Do not drop SUNRNR or solar panel Specifications cont Charge control is based on three stage charging algorithm bulk charge mode highest rate constant voltage mode pulse and float mode maintainer Charge Controller LEDs only when panel connected POWER LED ON panel properly connected red normal power supply OFF no power available or of insufficient voltage CHARGING LED ON battery charging bulk charge blue lightning bolt of virtually all solar power to battery Flashing panel voltage too low for charging insufficient daylight ON fully charged small float green full battery symbol charge continues to maintain battery 3 4 full battery symbol and charging Vo full battery symbol needs charging Y4 full battery symbol charging Blown 30 amp fuse battery blinking red disconnected Over temp protection cutoff gt 176 F Over temp protection restart 2149 F Battery SUN110 SUN220 SUNPWR Sealed lead acid absorbed 8D 245 amp hours glass mat AGM deep cycle Realistic Storage Capacity 2
15. watts rating Larger resistive loads such as electric stoves or heaters could draw more wattage than the inverter can deliver on a continuous basis Also ensure start up wattage for loads does not exceed peak watts for more than a second Appliances such as microwave ovens will normally draw more than their rated current and could possibly overload the inverter when operating simultaneously with other appliances For example a 600 W microwave oven draws approximately 940 W The overload protection will automatically shut the unit down if the inverter s output Capacity is exceeded continuously If overload shutdown occurs turn OFF inverter remove excessive load and restart ON Care Maintenance A SUNRNAR is virtually maintenance free as there are no moving parts However charging the battery whenever convenient possible will give the battery its longest life capacity Dirt dust haze or shadow will degrade solar charging considerably Wipe panel when necessary using soft cloth water and mild detergent may be used The entire panel must be exposed at the same time for maximum energy conversion even 5 shadow coverage will drastically reduce charge ALWAYS turn master switch at DC end to OFF when not in The electricity is stored in a large 245 8D amp hour absorbed glass mat AGM deep cycle storage battery Battery charging by solar panels is controlled by a charge controller Fig 1 The battery is sealed but is provided w
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