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1. 800 231 5806 to obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization number RMA and return instructions Each item returned will require a separate RMA After you have received the RMA and the return instructions from WAGAN Corporation please follow the instructions and send the item with PREPAID SHIPPING along with all of the required documentation a complete explanation of the problem your name address and daytime phone number WAGAN Corporation will at its option replace or repair the defective part A Returned Merchandise Authorization number RMA is REQUIRED when sending in any defective item WAGAN Corporation is not responsible for any item s returned without an official Returned Merchandise Authorization number The item s must be returned with prepaid shipping WAGAN Corporation is not responsible for any shipping charges incurred in returning the item s back to the company for repair or replacement This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident in shipment unreasonable use misuse neglect improper service commercial use repairs by unauthorized personnel or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship This warranty does not extend to any units which have been used in violation of written instructions furnished Warranty Disclaimers This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume any other liability in conne2. e ON OFF Switch This switch controls AC output of the inverter e Operating LED Green When this green LED is lit the inverter is operating normally e The FAULT indicator turns RED as the inverter shuts down because of Excessive Temperature Overload Under Voltage or Over voltage Immediately turn off all AC appliances if the FAULT LED is lit Allow the inverter to cool before continuing Make sure that the ventilation vents are not blocked If an inverter shutdown was preceded by a buzzing sound there may excessive load in combination with a low voltage or cable problem Observe the Digital Display for low battery voltage Normal operating range is 10 5V to 15V DC 2012 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation Elite 3000W Pure Sine Inverter by Wagan Tech User s Manual Read before using this equipment Digital Display The Digital Display Shows the DC Voltage input that the inverter senses at its terminals Low battery excessive load for the cables can cause a low voltage reading and inverter shutdown Low battery is also indicated when the Audible Alarm sounds An alternative display shows the Percent of Load that the inverter can handle If the inverter has excessive load OVL will be displayed AC Outlets Each of the four outlets is rated at 15 Amps 115V AC maximum 1850 Watts Use High Output Terminals for appliance load
3. s Manual Read before using this equipment DC Cable Gauge Minimize cable losses by using the thickest wire available and the shortest practical length Measure Round Trip RT cable distances in feet Round Trip cable distance is battery to inverter and back to battery If the application is in a vehicle with engine operating use the supplied cables for round trip distances up to 5 feet Use a recommended ANL fuse and Fuse holder Fuse at 400 Amps ANL are quick acting and sealed so they do not spark when they blow Place fuse no more than one foot from the Positive terminal of the battery ae mur SFr If the inverter and the battery are positioned within 4 feet of each other a minimum of 3 AWG insulated copper wire should be used to make the connections If the distance is longer than 32 inches 2 6 ft heavier wire will be required The cables that are supplied with the inverter can be used for full wattage applications that have the batteries under constant or frequent charge mobile applications The supplied cable has an electrically equivalent 400 Amp ANL fuse attached Connecting the Inverter Loose connections will result in a severe voltage drop that can cause damage to connectors conductors and insulation and can cause sparking Reverse polarity connection will blow the fuses in the inverter and can permanently damage to the inverter Damage caused by reverse polarity will void the warranty Inst
4. battery bank follow these steps 1 List the maximum continuous wattage that the inverter has to supply 2 Estimate the number of hours the appliances will be in use between battery recharges This will vary depending on appliances For example a typical home use coffee maker draws 500 watts during its brew time of 5 minutes It maintains the temperature of the pot requiring 100 watts Typical use of a microwave oven is only for a few minutes Some longer operating time appliances are lamps TVs computers and refrigerator freezers Determine the total watt hours of energy needed This is done by multiplying average power consumption in watts by hours of run time For example 500 watts for 10 hours 5000 watt hours To get an estimate of the maximum current in amps that a battery bank must be capable of delivering to the inverter divide the load watts by ten For example a 500 watt appliance load will need 50 amps at 12 volts DC Using the 500 watts or 50 amps for 10 2012 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation Elite 3000W Pure Sine Inverter by Wagan Tech User s Manual Read before using this equipment hours example as above then 50 amps is needed for 10 hours This provides us with the basic amp hours AH of battery that is required Ten hours at 50 amps equals 500 amp hours AH There are additional factors that determine actual run time These i
5. control Digital status display Dimensions 21 5 in x 9 3 in x 5 5 in 54 6 cm x 23 6 cm x 14 0 cm Net Weight 27 7 Ibs 12 6 kg All specifications are typical at nominal line half load and 77 F 25 C unless otherwise noted Specifications are subject to change without notice pa WAGAN www wagan com WAGAN Corp Limited Warranty The WAGAN Corp warranty is limited to products sold only in the United States All Wagan Tech products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate its warranty To register your product please visit http tinyurl com waganwarranty Be sure to keep the original receipt as it will be required when returning a product under the warranty Warranty Duration This product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of two 2 Years from the original purchase date to be free of defects in material and workmanship WAGAN Corporation disclaims any liability for consequential damages In no event will WAGAN Corporation be responsible for any amount of damages beyond the amount paid for the product at retail Warranty Performance During the above two 2 Year warranty period a product with a defect will be replaced with a comparable model when the product is returned to WAGAN Corporation with an original store receipt The replacement product will be in warranty for the balance of the original two 2 Year warranty period To return a defective item please contact WAGAN Corporation at
6. required may be reduced pa WAGAN www wagan com Configuring the battery bank Batteries that are used indoors or inside a vehicle or vessel should be deep cycle sealed lead acid batteries NOTE It is important that for any inverter installation to battery protection fuses Battery fuses are added to the positive battery cable as close as possible to the battery bank s positive terminal The fuse amperage rating must be sized to allow simultaneous operation of all the AC appliances to be powered plus 20 percent safety factor Fuses are very important to protect equipment batteries and personnel The fuses protect against battery explosion if the cables that connect to the inverter accidentally short Battery Bank Diagram This Battery Bank diagram shows the use of 6 Volt Golf Cart batteries wired to deliver 12 Volts to the inverter These batteries are flooded venting and vent to outside air WARNING Exploding Batteries EXPLODING BATTERIES CAN SPRAY MOLTEN LEAD HOT SULFURIC ACID AND OTHER METAL AND PLASTIC FRAGMENTS BATTERIES THAT ARE CHARGING OR UNDER HIGH DISCHARGE RATES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS INTO THE SURROUNDING AREA BE SAFE FUSE THE BATTERY BANK AND MAKE SURE THE BATTERIES ARE PROPERLY VENTILATED 2012 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation Elite 3000W Pure Sine Inverter by Wagan Tech User
7. J WAG AN ltem 2206 T EC H Elite 3000W DC to AL Pure Sine Inverter User s Manual C SHEMO080100244TXC Elite 3000W Pure Sine Inverter by Wagan Tech User s Manual Read before using this equipment Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Wagan Pure Sine Wave DC to AC Power Inverter It delivers a true sine wave AC identical to that of commercial power Use this inverter to power AC appliances in your vehicle at a campsite or at home as an emergency source of AC power Pure Sine Wave AC means that your sensitive electronics such as audio video systems computers and communications equipment will operate properly This inverter is powered from 12 volts DC and it will continuously deliver 3 000 watts AC power at 120 Volts 60 Hz For your convenience this inverter is supplied with a wireless remote control and a set of cables The installer must install a fuse and fuse holder for battery protection See Configuring Battery Bank section This Wagan 3 000 watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter is an indispensable addition to your compliment of mobile power equipment With minimal care and proper treatment it will provide years of reliable service Read and understand this manual before installing and operating this inverter Keep this manual for future use About This Inverter This power inverter converts 12 volts direct current 12V DC to 120 volts alternating household current 120V AC It easily power
8. LED Green Fault indicator Red High Wattage Output Terminals Digital Display ON OFF Switch 2012 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation Elite 3000W Pure Sine Inverter by Wagan Tech User s Manual Read before using this equipment Rear Panel Remote On OFF Switch e Negative Terminal black Negative DC Input This inverter is supplied with a 100 foot range battery powered wireless remote Positive Terminal red Positive DC Input ON OFF feature To enable the Remote Switch the front panel On Off Switch must be in the On position e Cooling Fans High speed and temperature controlled To turn On the inverter momentarily press ON To turn the inverter Off momentarily press Lock If the wireless remote fails to control operation of the inverter you may be out of range for the radio signal move closer to the inverter If the Remote Switch has a depleted battery open the unit by unscrewing the three small screws on the back side of the remote control and replace the 12 volt model 23A alkaline battery with a new one Retractable Antenna Cooling Fans Negative Terminal black Positive Terminal red ON switch OFF switch Sliding Cap WwW Retracted Antenna Extended Antenna p WAGAN 2012 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation www wagan com Elite 3000W Pure
9. Sine Inverter by Wagan Tech User s Manual Read before using this equipment Load Considerations When an appliance with a motor starts it requires a momentary surge of power This surge of power is the starting load or peak load Once started the appliance requires less power to continue to operate This is known as the continuous load It is important to know the starting loads and the continuous loads of the appliances that are to be powered by the inverter Appliance power is rated in watts This information is usually stamped or printed on most appliances and equipment In some cases a tool will be rated in amperes To convert from amps to watts multiply Amps x 120 AC voltage Watts This formula yields an approximation of the continuous wattage load of that appliance The startup load of an appliance is a major factor of whether this inverter can power it Startup load is momentary With many appliances it is approximately twice the continuous load but some appliance startup loads can be as high as eight times the continuous load To determine if an appliance or tool will operate with this inverter run a test This inverter will automatically shut down in the event of an output overload so there is no danger of damaging either the inverter or the equipment When lit a red LED indicator signals a fault Planning the Inverter System Any large wattage inverter system requires planning before in
10. Turn ON the inverter from the Front Panel On OFF Switch 10 Make certain that the green Operating LED is lit and the FAULT LED indicator is not lit 11 Turn OFF 0 the inverter The Fault LED may briefly flash This is normal The audible alarm may also sound a short chirp This is also normal 12 When you have confirmed that the appliance to be operated is turned off plug the appliance into one of the two AC outlets on the front panel of the inverter 13 Turn the inverter on 14 Check operation of the Remote Switch Press Lock to turn Off the inverter 15 Press the Unlock button to turn On the inverter 16 Turn the appliance on The appliance should begin working 17 Observe the LED indicators and the Digital Display for Normal operation Note If an extension cord is used from the inverter to the appliance limit the extension cord length to 100 feet or less Make sure that the cord is safety approved and AWG 14 or greater to carry the appliance load Remember that extension cords are for temporary use Charging the Battery Bank It is not the purpose of this inverter user s guide to provide detailed information regarding battery charging systems However the user should try to augment any stationary inverter charging system with either wind power or solar power These can continue to operate during power outages and they also reduce recharge time For mobile or marine charging systems a higher ra
11. V AC wall outlet Also ensure that the antenna cable is properly shielded and of good quality Sometimes vehicle alternators produce some electrical noise There are filters available to mount on the alternator to reduce noise Change the positions of the inverter antenna cables and television power cord Isolate the television its power cord and antenna cables from the 12 volt power source by running an extension cord from the inverter to the television set 2012 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation Elite 3000W Pure Sine Inverter by Wagan Tech User s Manual Read before using this equipment Troubleshooting PROBLEM Low or No Output Voltage Fault LED Lit Reason Solution O O O OoOO O Poor contact with battery or inverter Clean terminals thoroughly Reinstall terminals and tighten PROBLEM Inverter is Shut Down Fault LED Lit Reason Solution S O Battery voltage below 10 Volts Charge or replace battery Inverter is too hot thermal shut down Allow inverter to cool mode e Check for adequate ventilation e Reduce the load on the inverter to rated continuous power output Unit may be defective See warranty and call customer service PROBLEM Inverter Shut Down Fault LED Lit OVL Display Reason Solution O O O O OoOO O Equipment being operated draws too Use a higher capacity inverter or do much pow
12. allation Procedure 1 Mount the inverter in a secure location If the inverter is to be mounted on a wall mount it horizontally Make sure that the front and rear of the inverter has free air flow 2 Make sure the cables are the proper gauge and have the fuse holder as close to the battery bank s Positive terminal as possible pa WAGAN www wagan com Install the fuse in the Positive cable Make sure the ON OFF switch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF 0 position Locate the ground lug terminal on the inverter Connect an insulated 10 gauge copper wire to the terminal The other end of the ground wire is connected to a proper grounding point Use the shortest practical length of wire Connect this wire to the chassis of your vehicle or to the grounding system in your boat In a city the ground wire can connect to a metal cold water pipe that goes underground In remote locations the ground wire can be connected to an earth ground This can be an attachment to a foot long copper clad metal rod driven into the ground In the unlikely event of a short circuit operating the inverter without proper grounding can result in electrical shock Do not directly connect this ground wire to the Negative DC Terminal of the inverter As an alternative grounding connection use the Negative terminal of the battery NOTE Crimp on ring terminals are required on all cable ends The cable ends nee
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14. d to be stripped of insulation for Y2 inch before crimping on ring terminals Select a crimp terminal size to fit the gauge cable and inverter and battery terminal connectors After crimping make sure that the cable connectors are secure on the cables so there are no loose connections Connect the Negative cable end to the inverter terminal and battery Negative Terminal Make sure you have good secure connections Recheck and make sure the DC cable fuse is installed in the fuse holder CAUTION Making an initial connection between the positive cable end and the inverter s positive terminal may cause a spark This is a normal and is a result of capacitors in the inverter starting to charge Because of the possibility of sparking it is extremely important that both the inverter and the battery bank be positioned away from any source of flammable fumes or gases Failure to heed this warning can result in fire or explosion Do not make the positive terminal connection immediately after the batteries have been charging Allow time for the battery gasses to vent to outside air Attach the positive cable to the Positive DC connector on the battery and then the inverter Make sure the connections are tight and secure 2012 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation Elite 3000W Pure Sine Inverter by Wagan Tech User s Manual Read before using this equipment 9
15. er not use this equipment pa WAGAN www wagan com PROBLEM Continuous Buzzing Sound Display Shows Low Voltage Reason Solution ooo Keep input voltage above 10 5 Volts Recharge or replace battery Input voltage below 10 5 Volts Poor or weak battery condition Poor or loose cable connection Inspect terminals and tighten all con nections e Use heavier gauge DC cable Inadequate power being delivered to the inverter or excessive voltage e Keep cable length as short as pos drop sible Disposal Recycling of Inverter Electronic products are known to contain materials that are toxic if improperly disposed Contact local authorities for disposal and recycling information 2012 Wagan Corporation All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation Elite 3000W Pure Sine Inverter by Wagan Tech Specifications Output Waveform True Sine Waveform Input 11V 15V DC Output 120V AC TrueRated Power 3 000 watts Peak Surge 6 000 watts Maximum Efficiency Approximately 90 Frequency 60Hz Remote Switch range 100 Ft Remote Switch Battery type 12V Total Harmonic Distortion THD lt 5 No load current draw lt 2 0A Switch OFF lt 0 2mA DC Battery low alarm 10 7V 0 3V DC Battery low shutdown 10 2V 0 3V DC Over voltage shutdown 15 5 0 5V DC Cooling fan controlled by temperature AC output sockets Four 115V AC outlets Power switch DC input ON OFF
16. nclude e AC appliance load and time in use basic AH e Cable gauge and length cable losses e Charge level of the batteries between use chargers have to be able to fully charge the batteries e Temperature of the batteries colder batteries provide fewer amps e Age and condition of the batteries older batteries lose AH capacity e Compliance with turning off unnecessary AC loads e Use of DC appliances and compliance with turning off unnecessary DC loads Derating the Battery Bank Most lead acid batteries have a rating expressed in amp hours AH The most common rating of AH is at the 20 hour rate NOTE Despite several internet explanations there is no relationship between cold cranking amps CCA and ampere hours AH For example if a 20 AH battery is discharged at a 1 amp rate is will take 20 hours to discharge that battery The terms charged and discharged relate to actual battery voltage This means that the output voltage of a nominal 12 volt battery starts at 13 4 volts fully charged then drops to 10 5 volts discharged If the load on the battery causes the battery to discharge faster than the 20 hour rate the capacity AH of the battery is measurably reduced derated In heavy battery discharge applications double the estimated Amp Hour rating and configure batteries to support this capacity If the batteries are frequently charged by an alternator the Amp Hour rating of the batteries
17. s TV VCR combinations small microwave ovens and refrigerators It also operates at high efficiency up to 90 that results in long running time and extended battery life compared to other inverters with this level of power output This inverter has the highest surge capability in its class Superior surge capability of 6 000 watts allows the inverter to start most difficult motorized appliances Advanced microprocessor controlled circuits run cooler and are more reliable than competing units General Instructions e Keep the inverter away from any direct heat source or combustible materials e Keep well ventilated this device generates heat paWAGAN www wagan com e Keep the inverter away from combustible gases e Do not continuously operate any equipment over 3 000 watts e This inverter is designed to operate from a 12 volt DC power source only e Do not attempt to connect the inverter to any other power source including any AC power source e Incorrect battery polarity will damage the inverter and void the warranty e Keep this inverter in a dry environment e Do not open the inverter there are no user serviceable parts inside SAFETY WARNING THE INVERTER OUTPUT CAN BE LETHAL IMPROPER USE OF THIS INVERTER MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE Product Features Front Panel The Front Panel view shows the inverters ON OFF Switch Indicators AC Outlets and Ground Terminal
18. s greater than 1850 watts or for distributed wiring High Wattage Output Terminals There are three insulated terminals on the front panel of the inverter These terminals are for connecting 115 Volt AC devices that require more than 15 amps to operate or for connection to distribution wiring with multiple branches and AC outlets Any AC output wiring that is directly connected must comply with US National Electric Code NEC wiring gauge recommendations Facing the Front Panel the terminals are Hor ort Neutral and Ground are bonded connected inside the inverter to comply with the NEC requirement that any AC source must have a Neutral to Ground connection Ground Terminal The Ground Terminal is located on the Front Panel This terminal is for attaching a 6 gauge insulated safety ground wire This safety wire protects personnel if there is an unlikely failure in either the cabling or enclosure insulation Do not directly connect this ground to any Negative DC inverter terminal This safety wire is to be connected to the vehicle frame or earth ground or negative battery terminal as described in the installation procedure pa WAGAN www wagan com Audible Alarm internal to the inverter When the audible Alarm makes a buzzing sound the inverter senses a low battery condition The user should reduce the AC load charge the battery and check the DC cables for excessive losses Ground Terminal Four 115V AC Outlets Operating
19. stallation There are several steps to the planning process so the user must determine the following e Maximum inverter wattage required e Operating time run time needed between battery recharges e Battery bank capacity in amp hours e Charger requirement to charge batteries within a practical time e Distance between battery bank and inverter pa WAGAN www wagan com Determining Maximum Appliance Wattage Microwave oven specifications list cooking power watts and appliance power Appliance power is the AC load the inverter has to supply Do not exceed the 3 000 watt maximum AC load or the inverter will shut down Most other electrical tools appliances and audio video equipment have labels that list the unit s power requirements in watts If the tool or device is rated in amps multiply the amps by 120 120V AC to determine the watts For example a power tool rated at 4 amps will draw 480 watts Remember to consider the startup surge that motorized appliances will cause Do not exceed the 6 000 watt surge rating of this inverter this can cause immediate overload shut down At 3 000 watts continuous output this inverter requires a DC power supply battery bank that can continuously supply 200 amps at 12V DC for the duration of the run time Configuring the Battery Bank To determine the minimum battery ampere hour rating that you will need to operate appliances from the inverter and any DC appliances powered by the
20. ted alternator may be necessary to charge a battery bank Regular Loss of Commercial Power If the inverter system is used during commercial power outages that occur daily configure the charger system to replace energy during the time that commercial power is available pa WAGAN www wagan com Replacement of battery energy always requires more than was taken from the battery typically 30 percent more Follow battery manufacturer s recommendations for maximum charging current WARNING THERE IS DANGER OF EXPLOSION DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT CHARGER CABLES DIRECTLY AFTER BATTERY DISCHARGE OR RECHARGE MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY BANK AREA IS WELL VENTED BEFORE ATTACHING OR REMOVING CABLES If the flooded lead acid batteries are used be sure that periodic checks of battery electrolyte levels are accomplished Follow battery manufacturer s instructions in keeping the electrolytes at the proper level Be sure to use pure distilled water when replacing evaporated electrolyte liquid Operating Issues Television and Audio Equipment Suggestions Although all inverters are shielded and filtered to minimize signal interference some interference with your television picture may be unavoidable especially with weak signals However here are some suggestions that may improve reception Make sure that the television antenna produces a clear signal under normal operating conditions i e at home plugged into a standard 110 120
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