Harbor Freight Tools Continuous/4000 Product manual
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1. 2 9 PCBofRemote 1 10 PCB of Display CT 1 41 Insulation Fim _ 1 Record Product s Serial Number Here Part ___ Description Qty Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts Item 69662 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11 MAINTENANCE Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES2. bilge water or dust Use cables that are thick enough The more power amps or the longer the cables the thicker they need to be to prevent overheating and fire Install as close to DC source as possible but not in a closed area with vented lead acid batteries Vented lead acid batteries release explosive hydrogen gas that can be ignited by the inverter Mount inverter horizontally Verify that installation surface has no hidden utility lines before drilling or driving screws This product is not a toy Keep it away from children Do not use with positive ground electrical systems Most automobiles trucks and RV s have negative ground systems The positive battery on the Inverter must be the last connection made and must be connected before the Inverter is turned on There may be a small spark during the final connection This is normal Properly ground the inverter s case as explained in this manual Only connect similar batteries together Do not connect old and new batteries together wet and gel cells together or batteries of different capacities together Use only 12 V batteries with this item Connect batteries in parallel ONLY negative terminals together to one cable positive terminals together to the other cable Install a properly rated fuse on the positive output of the battery bank Some rechargeable tools and appliances can damage the Inverter Check the temperature of the device sev
3. OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CENT Cle 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353
4. ETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Gel and AGM Absorbed Glass Mat batteries can be used with this inverter but they require special charging procedures Refer to battery supplier s instructions 4 Battery capacity selection For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 about 1 hour about 4 hour Inverter discharge time discharge time Output Minimum battery Optimal battery capacity capacity 500W 80 Ah 200 Ah 1000W 150 Ah 400 Ah 1500W 240 Ah 700 Ah 2000W 300 Ah 1000 Ah 3000W 450 Ah 1500 Ah 4000W 600 Ah 2000 Ah 5000W 750 Ah 2500 Ah Consult the chart above for approximate run time at different battery capacities If the battery does not have a capacity this large individually use a bank of batteries as explained below 5 Battery Bank assembly instructions a Read the following safety rules before assembling the battery bank Connect batteries in parallel negative terminals together to one cable positive terminals together to the other cable as shown in Battery Bank Example illustration ONLY Do not connect 12V batteries in series from negative of one battery to the positive of the next This connection can result in voltage high enough to cause ELECTROCUTION Wear splash resistant ANSIl approved safety goggles and electrically insulated gloves while asse
5. ING The brass components of this product contain lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm California Health amp Safety code 25249 5 et seq Installation Precautions Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Item 69662 DO NOT INSTALL THIS INVERTER INTO A BUILDING S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This inverter is a vehicular accessory It is not designed to be safely used in a building s electrical system and has not been evaluated to meet building wiring codes Improper application may create a fire or electric shock hazard To allow proper cooling install in indoor well ventilated area and do not cover ventilation openings or cooling fins Do not install in engine compartment Especially avoid placing the Inverter on carpets and rugs they are not only flammable but they also obstruct vents underneath it Keep combustible materials and gasses away from the inverter The inverter produces sparks and heat during operation and can start a fire Connect to 12 VDC power supply only A power supply with lower voltage will not operate the Inve
6. Lead Acid Batteries Here SETUP Lead Acid Battery OUTPUT To Positive Inverter Terminal 12 V 400 Ah Battery Bank Example 200 Ah batteries shown for illustration Bank Capacity single battery capacity x of batteries 400 Ah capacity is for two 200 Ah batteries b Connect the batteries in parallel as shown above Connect all of the positive terminals to one another Functions FRONT Power Power Level Indicat yr 115V 60H7 oN Z Switch BACK naicator j USB Connection 115 VAC Outlets Negative Cable Positive Cable Ground Connection A Connection Connection Figure A Item 69662 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 NOILVasadO Operating Instructions A Tool Set Up AWARNING Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Make sure that all Power Switches Triggers is in the off position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section Operating Instructions 1 Plug 120 V device s into the receptacles Switch all devices off The devices must not use more than the rated wattage during continuous operation otherwise they may overload the Inverter 2 Turn the inverter s Switch on NOTE Some rechargeable tool
7. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference i i pS et aa l 2000 WATT CONTINUOUS 4000 WATT SURGE POWER INVERTER ITEM 69662 POWER LEVEL o jimi isit our website at http www harborfreight com Email our technical support at tech harborfreight com When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken AWARNING please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Copyright 2012 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved i i No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing c SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included ALAAVS Table of Contents MCL E E EE 2 Maintenance cceeeeeeeeeee
8. cture is full 1 Television or radio interference 1 Move Inverter away from antenna and of static or speakers or use a Shielded antenna cable make a buzz 2 Incompatible device 2 Contact device supplier to make sure that device can operate on Modified Sine Wave Power Disconnect power supply before service i Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the inverter PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Page 10 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 69662 Parts List and Diagram Part Description Qty Plastic Screw M3x12 LED 5 0 LED Cover 1 4 5 T 4 Swith S l i 5 Screw 2 8x8 0 4 6 AC Socket 7 FrontPanel d 1 i 8 Screw M3x6
9. ed CENT E C e Item 69662 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 MAINTENANCE AONVNALNIVIN Troubleshooting Inverter shuts off Excessive load at output Reduce load to less than rated power during use Internal temperature Let the Inverter cool down for at least 30 is too high minutes Make sure that the fan is not blocked and that the Inverter has sufficient ventilation No output voltage Cords not connected properly Check and secure connections Fuse on battery bank open Check battery bank fuse and replace as needed Internal fuse s open Have technician check internal fuses and replace as needed Only a qualified technician should open housing Low input voltage Recharge or Replace Battery Loose or corroded connection Clean and tighten connection High input voltage Remove charging source and make sure correct battery is being used and connected correctly Output voltage Input voltage is too high or too low Maintain input voltage at required level is incorrect Could not drive load Load power is too large 1 Lower load level 2 The AWG of the wire is too low 2 Use appropriately sized wire connections Start power of an appliance is 3 Reduce load or change appliances up to twice the rated power Motor operated Load is only inductive Operate a lamp or heater at the same device operates at time to provide a more balanced load incorrect speed Television pi
10. eeeeeenteeeeeeeeneeees 9 SPECIFICATIONS secorneni onan n ae 5 Parts List and Diagram ceeeeeeeeees 11 SOUUP E E E 6 Waranty issena neni 12 Oprati menine 8 WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A DANGER AWARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury ACAUTION NOTICE CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AWARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference Addresses practices not related to personal injury General Precautions 1 People with pacemakers should consult their WARNING This product contains or when physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in used produces a chemical known to the close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause State of California to cause cancer and birth pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure defects or other reproductive harm California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 2 WARN
11. eral times when it is charging If the device becomes extremely hot turn the power off remove the device and do not use with the Inverter again Check for breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the Inverter s operation If damaged have it repaired before use Do not attempt to power a device or combination of devices that will require more than the rated output of this inverter This may damage the inverter or the attached devices Page 3 SAFETY ALAAVS 7 Appliances such as microwave ovens will 9 Some fluorescent lamps may not operate normally draw more than their rated current properly with this type of inverter If the bulb For example A typical 600 watt microwave appears to be too bright or fails to light oven will draw approximately 1 000 watts do not use the lamp with this inverter 8 Do not attach a battery charger if the charger 10 Some fans with synchronous motors may slightly carries a warning that dangerous voltages increase in speed when powered by the inverter are present at the battery terminals This is not harmful to the fan or to the inverter 11 Inverter will consume some power while on even without loads attached Turn inverter off after use Service Precautions 1 DO NOT OPEN HOUSING 3 Have your Inverter serviced by a qualified Contains no user serviceable parts repair person using only identical Internal parts may be electrified even replacement parts This will ens
12. mbling battery bank Only connect similar batteries together in a battery bank Do not connect old and new batteries together wet and gel cells together or batteries of different capacities together Connect all batteries in the battery bank together using cables of the thickness recommended on the specification sheet or thicker Since amp draw on this low voltage circuit will be very high thinner cables present a fire hazard Item 69662 e Locate battery bank in a clean well c Then connect all the negative ventilated area away from ignition sources terminals to one another and flammable materials Batteries release d f h Connect the negative and positive output cables explosive hydrogen gas while charging to opposite ends of the bank Do not allow e Charge store and maintain batteries the output cables to touch one another according to supplier s instructions e Test the voltages at the output cables to help To Negative ensure that the battery bank is properly wired Bk te a If the voltage is higher than 13 volts then part of the battery bank is likely connected in series 42V a negative terminal of one battery attached 200 Ah to a positive terminal of another instead of in Lead Acid parallel Carefully examine the diagram and correct the wiring before attaching to the inverter 6 Turn the inverter s Switch off To Increase 7 Connect the output cables from the a ade battery bank to the inverter
13. put voltage drops too low the alarm on the Inverter will sound Should the input voltage drop further the Inverter will shut down automatically to prevent permanent battery damage Recharge the battery soon If the DC input voltage exceeds 15V the Inverter will shut down automatically If the output load power rises higher than the rating power of the Inverter the unit may shut down automatically The Inverter may automatically shut down if its internal temperature gets too high Note Even though this inverter has built in mechanisms to minimize damage these situations should be avoided because they can still damage the inverter or battery 1 Place the Inverter on a dry level non flammable stable surface Make sure the Inverter has adequate ventilation and is not in direct sunlight 2 Connect one end of a ground wire not included use at least recommended wire thickness from specification sheet to the wing nut located on the back of the Inverter Then connect the other end of the ground wire to a paint rust free grounded metal surface such as the vehicle chassis 3 Battery Type Selection e Use only deep cycle lead acid batteries with this inverter such as 12 volt marine RV deep cycle batteries Do not use automotive engine starting SLI or maintenance free wet cell batteries with this inverter they are designed for repeated shallow discharge and will wear out quickly Page 6 Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAF
14. questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 69662 Maintenance and Servicing AWARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Make sure that all loads are disconnected from the Inverter the Power Switch is in the off position and the cables are disconnected from power source before performing any procedure in this section Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general 3 Maintain batteries according to manufacturer s condition of the tool Check for instructions Check electrolyte level on all batteries after charging and refill as needed Charge batteries according to manufacturer s loose hardware e misalignment or binding of moving parts recommendations ONLY incorrect charging e damaged cord electrical wiring may cause battery damage or explosion e cracked or broken parts and 4 DO NOT OPEN HOUSING e any other condition that may Contains no user serviceable parts affect its safe operation Internal parts may be electrified even with unit off and power disconnected 2 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth 5 Internal electronic components must be disposed of properly or recycl
15. r than the power supplied by j i a your power company Motors start easier and run S sue cooler under Sine Wave power Certain devices 1 This inverter s output is a Modified Sine Wave Suc as Jaseriplinters vanablespecd Matara and f ene digital clocks require sine wave power to operate Power from most electric utilities is a Sine Wave g q p p properly Sine wave inverters are typically more Note Only multimeters identified as TRUE RMS expensive for their capacity than other inverters will read Modified Sine Wave voltage accurately Item 69662 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 dNLas Installation A AWARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Make sure that the Power Switch is in the off position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 11 AcAUTION This Inverter must only be connected to batteries with a output voltage of 12 volts DC Lower voltage will not operate the Inverter properly and more voltage could damage the Inverter or the device being powered Do not use this Inverter with positive ground electrical systems The Inverter is configured to have a number of shut down points for the safety of the operator the unit and the devices being used with it If the DC in
16. rter correctly and higher voltage could damage the unit Connect input polarity properly Incorrect connection will damage inverter and void warranty Do not use in a marine application This inverter is not intended to withstand the highly corrosive conditions in marine applications and would quickly be rendered inoperable or unsafe Battery Precautions 1 Wear splash resistant ANSI approved safety goggles and electrically insulated gloves while working near batteries Charge store and maintain batteries according to supplier s instructions Locate batteries in a clean well ventilated area away from ignition sources and flammable materials Vented lead acid batteries release explosive hydrogen gas while charging Operation Precautions 1 Item 69662 Multiple outlet power strips with switches and circuit breakers only interrupt power to the hot receptacle terminals The neutral terminals remain powered with respect to the ground terminals So strip switch may be off but part of appliance may still be powered Inspect supply connections before use to ensure they are tight and that insulation is not damaged Do not use this inverter to power sensitive devices such as medical devices or computers Do not use in ignition protected areas 10 11 12 13 14 15 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Keep inverter dry and clean Do not expose to rain snow spray
17. s appliances may damage the Inverter or the device s When first using a rechargeable device check the Inverter s temperature for the first ten minutes If it becomes abnormally hot do not use the device with the Inverter Turn the tool or appliance s on one at a time If the alarm sounds turn off the device s Unplug the device s from the Inverter Check the wattage of the devices if there were multiple devices plugged in discontinue use of one or more If a single device set the alarm off it is not appropriate for use with the Inverter If the inverter is powered by a vehicle s starting battery be careful not to discharge the battery to the point that it will no longer start the engine If needed operate the engine periodically to maintain the batteries charge Do not operate a vehicle s engine in an enclosed space Inverter will consume some power while on even without loads attached Turn inverter off after use Typical Appliance Power Consumption Product Wattage Table Fan 200 TV VCR 250 Computer 250 Small Refrigerator 350 Belt Sander 350 3 8 Drill 350 Product wattage Reciprocating Saw 600 AC 5 000 BTU 700 Note This chart is intended as a general guideline only actual appliance wattage requirements will vary Some appliances listed above may require a pure sine wave inverter instead for proper operation Blender 350 Laser Printer Food Processor Page 8 For technical
18. ure that with unit off and power disconnected the safety of the Inverter is maintained 2 Maintain labels and nameplates on the 4 Fuses must be replaced with fuses of Inverter These carry important safety the same type and rating only information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement A SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Symbology Double Insulated Pee Direct Current Supply SP Canadian Standards Association OA ees Underwriters Laboratories Inc Volts Alternating Current Equipment Grounding Conductor AJ temaro Current Supply CeEN T E C eM Page 4 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 69662 Specifications AC Receptacles Three 3 prong grounded polarized outlets Fuse Type Eight 30 Amp Internal Blade type Fuses professional replacement only Minimum Battery Cable For a 6 cable 2 AWG or thicker required not included For a 10 cable 00 AWG or thicker Overall Dimensions 10 L x 9 W x 3 1 2 H Output Waveform EN ES il 2 Modified Sine Wave MSW power is suitable i F F Modified for most AC devices and power supplies used in Sine electronic equipment transformers and motors Do Wave not use to power sensitive devices such as medical MSW equipment or computers Some audio equipment may perform poorly if run on Modified Sine Wave power SETUP 3 Sine Wave inverters provide power that is identical to or even bette
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