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1. Schuko version 161 175 UK version UK version WhisperPower BV Kelvinlaan 82 9207 JB Drachten The Netherlands Tel 31 0 512 571 550 Fax 31 0 512 571 599 info whisperpower com www whisperpower com 20141215 WP Sine 12V manual EN2. WP Sine AC Power from the battery Recreational vehicles Caravans Pleasure craft Holiday homes High frequency sine wave inverter For safe and optimal performance the sinewave 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 WhisperPower 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 WhisperPower sinewave 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 5 WARRANTY 2 INSTALLATION 6 SPECIFICATIONS 3 UNIT OPERATION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 CE MANUFACTURER DECLARATION 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the WhisperPower sinewave inverter With our easy to use design this product will offer you reliable service for providing AC power and 5V USB power for your home cabin RV or Trailer The Whis perPower sinewave inverter can run many AC powered appliances when you need AC power anywhere The 5V USB power can char
3. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help LIMITATIONS ON USE Do not use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices 2 INSTALLATION WARNING WhisperPower 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 WhisperPower sinewave inverter Installation please consider the following e The WhisperPower sinewave inverter should be used or stored in an indoor area away from direct sunlight heat moisture or conductive contaminants e When placing the unit allow a minimum of 7 5 cm space around the unit for optimal ventilation MATERIAL PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION Typical Wiring block diagram of the sinewave inverter Disconnect Switch WP Sine 12 400 12 1000 12 2000 12V Battery Bank e The use of deep cycle battery is highly recommended for sinewave inverter application e For batte
4. oo 15S Input current 40A 94A 187A 94A 187A No load consumption 0 4A typical 0 8A typical 1 6A typical 0 8A typical 1 6A typical DC OUTPUT 5V USB Phone Charge 750mA DISPLAY eee LED indicator No Yes Yes Yes Yes Digital display Input Voltage Current Output Power Input Undervoltage Warning 11 2V 11 2V 11 2V 11 2V 11 2V Input Undervoltage Shutdown 10 5V 10 5V 10 5V 10 5V 10 5V Input Undervoltage Recovery 11 8V 11 8V 11 8V 11 8V 11 8V Input Overvoltage Shutdown 155V 15 5V 150V 15 5V 15 5 Output Power Warning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Output Power Shutdown Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Output Short Circuit Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Temperature Warning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Temperature Shutdown Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Conformity Directive EMC 2004 1 08 EC Low voltage directive 2006 95 EC Operating temperature range 20 55 C derating above 40 C Relative humidity in operation 95 without condensation Ventilation Forced cooling Dimension Ixdxh 175x220x82mm 175x323x87mm 230x416x112mm 175x323x87mm 230x416x112mm Weight 1 7kg 2 9kg 5 5kg 2 9kg 5 5kg Battery connection M6 studs M6 studs M8 studs M6 studs M8 studs Ground Lug Connection M6 studs M6 studs M6 studs M6 studs M6 studs AC output 1 x Schuko socket 1 x Schuko socket 2 x Schuko sockets 1 x UK socket 2 x UK sockets Warranty 2 years 161
5. to subsequent purchasers or users Manufacturer will not be responsible for any amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the unit under any circumstances Incidental and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty 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 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 altera tions unauthorized use or repair neglect misuse abuse failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance fire and flood 6 SPECIFICATIONS NOTE Specifications are subject to change without notice WP SINE WP SINE WP SINE WP SINE WP SINE 12 400 12 1000 12 2000 12 1000 UK 12 2000 UK Article nr 61120510 61121500 61122500 61121501 61122501 Power Continuous 400W 1000W 2000W 1000W 2000W Power Peak 500 mSec 800W 2000W 4000W 2000W 4000W Output voltage 230V 230V 230V 230V 230V Output frequency 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Total harmonic distortion THD lt 5 true sine wave DCINPUT es eee Nominal battery voltage 12V Operation range 10D
6. ge 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 WhisperPower sin ewave inverter Each time before using the WhisperPower sinewave inverter READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the inverter and all appropriate sections of this guide The WhisperPower sinewave 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 e When working with electrical equipment or lead acid batteries have someone nearby in case of an emergency Study and follow all the battery manufacturer s specific precautions when installing using and servicing the battery connected to the inverter e Wear eye protection and gloves e Avoid touching your eyes while using this unit Keep fresh water on hand in the event battery acid comes in contact with eyes Ift his occurs cleanse right away with extensive 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 mo
7. isplay shows measured battery voltage 0 80 Display shows total output AC power in kW 800W as shown E01 Display shows error or warning code see trouble shooting section in details Status LED Green Unit operation is normal Amber Warning is detected Unit will shutdown at any time Please check error code to troubleshoot the unit Red Error is detected and unit has shutdown Please check error code to troubleshoot the unit Understanding the Error Code Only for 1000 amp 2000W Corrective Action Recharge battery immediately and restart unit Check battery voltage or if any external voltage and has shutdown charger is connected to the battery bank E03 Unit output has sensed overload Check load connected to the output or short circuit and was shutdown Reduce load and restart the unit E04 Unit has sensed internal temperature Turn unit off and wait for 15 minutes was high and has shutdown before restarting Check if any object has blocked the air flow of the unit E05 Unit has sensed input voltage is Recharge battery as unit will low and warning occurs shutdown shortly E06 Unit has sensed load connected is Reduce load close to overload shutdown limit E07 Unit has sensed internal temperature is high and is close to thermal shutdown limit Code Condition E01 Unit has sensed input under voltage and has shutdown E02 Unit has sensed input over Reduce load and check if any ventilation of the unit is blocked AC L
8. ist 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 e Avoid moisture Never expose unit to snow water etc e Unit provides 230VAC treat the output socket the same as regular wall AC sockets at home WARNING Explosion hazard e DO NOT use the WhisperPower sinewave inverter in the vicinity of flammable fumes or gases Such as propane tanks or large engines e AVOID covering the ventilation openings Always operate unit in an open area e Prolonged exposure to high heat or freezing temperatures will decrease the working life of the unit FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generate uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on
9. n be mounted in any direction except with the DC Input panel facing downwards e For RV installation the unit has to be mounted flat on horizontal surface e Drill the 4 mounting holes position the mounting screws and place the inverter in position and fasten the inverter to the mounting surface Sinewave inverter Chassis Grounding Connection DANGER The sinewave inverter chassis to be grounded properly Never operate the sinewave inverter without proper grounding Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury e Connect the grounding cable s ring terminal to the unit ground screw e Connect the other side of the cable to the common grounding point Sinewave inverter DC Input Connection CAUTION Reverse the DC Input terminal will damage the unit and cannot be repaired Damage caused by re verse polarity connection is not covered by the warranty e Connect one end of the negative DC input cable to the sinewave inverter DC negative terminal Connect the other end of the negative DC input cable to the battery negative terminal e Make sure the Disconnect Switch is in the OFF position e Connect one end of the positive DC input cable to the sinewave inverter DC positive terminal Connect the other end of the positive DC input cable to one of the terminal of the Disconnect Switch e Connect a DC input cable between the other terminal of the Disconnect switch and one side of the terminal of the fuse holder e Connect a DC inp
10. oad on sinewave inverter Although the sinewave 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 sinewave inverter is required for those appliances Estimate Run time on Load Following run time are estimates based on usage of a 12V 120Ah battery bank for reference Actual run times may vary Load Consumption Estimate Run time Cordless Phone OW 180 hrs Clock Radio SW 135 hrs Table Lamp 40W 60W 27 hrs 18 hrs Freezer 250 Itr 80W 15 hrs 20 LCD TV 100W 1s his Refrigerator 500 Itr 120W 9 hrs Sump Pump 1 2 hp 350W 3 hrs Microwave mid size 1000W 49 min Coffee Maker 1200W 37 min if installed is either blown or turn OFF Verify the error condition and make correction ea a is in Amber Only for 1000 amp 2000 2N display Check error code 5 WARRANTY Two Years Limited Warranty The limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this unit and it sets forth all the responsibilities of WhisperPower There is no other war ranty other than those described herein Any implied warranty of merchant ability 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 year from the date of purchase without additional charge The warranty does not extend
11. r the DC Input For the grounding cable connected between the sinewave inverter chassis to the earth ground use a matching cable size as used on the DC Input Cable section INSTALLING THE SINEWAVE INVERTER SYSTEM WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard The unit On Off switch does not disconnect the DC 3 UNIT OPERATION WARNING RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE e Do not connect an AC power source like utility power or 4 TROUBLESHOOTING To troubleshoot the unit please note the error code display on the main unit and review the Understanding the Error Codes in section 3 7 CE MANUFACTURER DECLARATION Product WhisperPower WP Sine AC Power from the battery pur ai Whisperpower guarantees that the unit complies ee ai pen power from the battery Use the DC Disconnect Switch or generator to the unit 230VAC outlets i with the relevant standards ae a Problem Symptom Solution a a ae disconnect the DC input cables connection to disconnect a me Turn unit ON by following the instruction a me the DC power from the battery before working on any Turn ON and OFF the 230VAC and USB E ge Haren aa ur tea circuits connected to the unit Failure to follow these e Press and hold the Power Select button for 1 second until a F r No power to inverter E eee re instructions can result in death or serious injury Sinewave inverter Installation e Choose an appropriate mounting location e For indoor use the orientation of the unit ca
12. ry size you need to identify how much you will be using them between charges WhisperPower recommends you purchase as much battery capacity as possible See more on Battery Run time and Load in Section 3 Fuse or Circuit Breaker e DC rated fuse or DC rated circuit breaker connected along the DC positive line is required e Select a fase or circuit breaker with a minimum of 63ADC WP Sine 12 400 150ADC WP Sine 12 1000 300ADC WP Sine 12 2000 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 e Select a Disconnect Switch with the same or higher the rating of the selected fuse or circuit breaker from the above e The Disconnect Switch is used to disconnect the DC power between the sinewave inverter and the battery bank during service maintenance or trouble shooting DC Input and Grounding Cable e Use of low resistance wire is required for all the DC connections between the inverter and the battery bank e Use wiring with maximum cable length of 1 5 meter and minimal cross sectional area of 10mm WP Sine 12 400 25mm WP Sine 12 1000 50mm WP Sine 12 2000 Important The unit is grounded through the ground stud of the unit located nea
13. ut cable between the other terminal of the fuse holder and the battery positive terminal e Install the selected fuse to the fuse holder e urn Disconnect Switch to ON position Remote Switch Optional for 1000 amp 2000W Connection e Insert the Remote Switch to the RJ11 Remote Port located at the Front AC panel of the sinewave inverter Please note polarity Test the sinewave inverter connection e urn unit on by pressing and holding the On Off button on the main unit for about a second until a beep sound occur The Status light turns on indicating the WhisperPower sinewave inverter is ON Check the digital display show measured battery voltage and output power alternatively Both AC output and 5V USB are now available e Plug in a small AC load like a 40W table lamp or small appliance to the AC socket to verify AC is available e The unit is successfully installed and functioning properly beep is sounded Display will show the measured battery voltage and output power alternatively Status LED will turn green Both 5V USB and 230VAC are available e Press Power Select button to turn unit off Remote ON OFF Optional for 1000 amp 2000W e f optional remote is used the Remote ON OFF momentary switch is connected in parallel with the Power Select button on the unit Same procedure applies to ON and OFF the unit Understanding the Display amp Status LED Only for 1000 amp 2000W Display 12 5 D
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