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1. Go Power Electric Inc Go Power Manual GP SW150 Inverter GP SW300 Inverter Go Power Electric Inc PO Box 6033 Victoria BC V8P 5L4 Tel 866 247 6527 Fax 866 607 6527 Email info gpelectric com Electric Inc P un vert Go Power SW150 SW300 Inverter Go Power Owner s Manual Table of Contents Te AJNIBODUCIION Essen 3 2 SPECIFICA HONS contine gatus ene aie inu MES ce ene 3 3 AND MAIN 4 NIANG 7 5 OPEHATION reni E E 9 56 OPERATING LIMITS Lasser 10 7 TROUBLESHOOTING cesa 10 MAINTENANCE said 11 MARRANIT Legene 11 Go Power Electric Inc PO Box 6033 Victoria BC V8P 5L4 Toll Free Tel 866 247 6527 Toll Free Fax 866 607 6527 Email info gpelectric com GP Electric 05 05 Rev 2 3 GP SW150 300 InstallGuide doc Go Power Go Power SW150 SW300 Inverter Go Power 4 Electric Inc Owner s Manual 1 Introduction The Go Power Sine Wave series models are used in a wide range of applications including remote homes RVs sailboats and powerboats It will operate most televisions and VCRs personal computers small appliances and tools such as drills sanders grinders mixers and blenders The inverter must have a greater power rating than the load it is providing power to To get the most out of the power inverter it must be installed and used properly2. In a fixed location connect the chassis ground lug to earth The neutral common conductor of the power inverter AC output circuit is not bonded to the chassis ground Therefore when the chassis is connected to ground the neutral conductor will not be grounded At no point should the chassis ground and the neutral conductor of the inverter be bonded Bonding the chassis ground and the neutral conductor of the inverter or connecting the inverter to household or recreational AC distribution wiring will damage the unit and void the warranty Go Power SW150 SW300 Inverter Power I 4 Electric Inc Owner s Manual Caution The negative DC input of the power inverter is connected to the chassis Do not install the power inverter in a positive ground DC system A positive ground DC system has the positive terminal of the battery connected to the chassis of the vehicle or to the grounding point 5 Operation To operate the power inverter turn it on using the ON OFF switch on the front panel The power inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads If you are operating several loads from the power inverter turn them on separately after the inverter has been turned on This will ensure that the power inverter does not have to deliver the starting currents for all the loads at once 5 1 Operating On Off Switch The ON OFF switch turns the control circuit in the power inverter ON and OFF It does not disconnect power
3. Please read the instructions in this manual before installing and using this model 2 Specifications 2 1 GP SW150 W Inverter Sine Wave lt 3 THD l Overload Short Circuit Reverse Polarity Fuse Over Under Voltage Over Temperature 0 40 C 32 F 104 F 30 C 70 C 22 F 158 F Dimensions LxWxH mm 200 x 132 x 72 inches 8 x 5 3 2 9 Weight kg lbs 2 1 159 Inverter Install Kit Included 2 2 GP SW300 W Inverter HEST SE ontinuous Output Power 300 W Sine Wave lt 3 THD No Load Current Draw 0 26 A 0 23 A Powersave Overload Short Circuit Reverse Polarity Fuse FRE Over Under Voltage Over Temperature ow Battery Alarm 2 21 0 V ow Battery Shut Down 2 20 0 V Operating Temperature Range torage Temperature Range ooling C Receptacle Dimensions LxWxH mm 237 x 155 x 72 inches 9 3x6 1x2 8 Weight kg lbs 3 5 7 7 Warrant nverter Install Kit Included Electric Inc G Power Go Power SW150 SW300 Inverter Owner s Manual 3 Name and main function 3 1 Front view GP SW 150 a AC outlet b ON OFF switch FN GREC STEN FN S GUY FX HEN Fe ux di adi m Power lectric Inc PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER OT AC OUTPUT 156 W I REMOTE REMOTE STATUS el d Power status LED c Remote port AC outlet Outlet sockets available North America ON OFF switch Power ON OFF switch
4. in any compartment capable of igniting flammable liquids such as gasoline Inverter should be located within 10 feet of the batteries G Power Electric Inc Go Power SW150 SWS300 Inverter Owner s Manual Caution A reverse polarity connection will blow a fuse in the inverter and may permanently damage the inverter Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by our warranty Warning You may observe a spark when you make the positive connection since current may flow to charge capacitors in the power inverter Do not make this connection in the presence of flammable fumes as explosion or fire may result Warning Do not operate the power inverter without connecting it to ground Electrical shock hazard may result 4 2 Hook up and testing 1 Unpack and inspect your Go Power Inverter check to see that the power switch is in the OFF position 2 Connect the negative cable black to the negative terminal of the battery Make a secure connection Caution Loose connections result in excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation 3 Before proceeding further carefully check that the cable you have just connected connects from the negative terminal of inverter to the negative output terminal of the power source 4 Install the recommended inverter fuse in positive lead Fuse should be located within 12 of battery Ensure all connections ar
5. leave in the OFF position during installation Hemote port Power status Go Power Electric Inc Go Power SW150 SW300 Inverter Owner s Manual 3 2 Front view GP SW300 a ON OFF switch c AC outlet Ac Power PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER sow O Electric Inc I Il AC OUTPUT gt POWER 4 STATUS i 1 i PORT E 0 0 c Remote port d Power status LED ON OFF switch Power ON OFF switch leave in the OFF position during installation AC outlet Outlet sockets available North America Remote port Power status LED Electric Inc Owner s Manual Go Powe om Go Power SW150 SW300 Inverter 3 3 Rear view GP SW150 a Ventilation port b DC Input Cables d Chassis ground lug a Ventilation ports Warning Do not obstruct allow at least 1 inch for air flow Operation of the inverter without a b DC Input Cables proper ground Connect to battery or other power source black is negative red is positive A connection may reverse polarity connection will blow the internal fuse and may damage inverter result in an permanently electrical safety hazard c Chassis ground or to vehicle chassis using 8 AWG wire Electric Inc Warning Operation of the inverter without a proper ground connection may result in an electrical safety hazard Go Power Go Power SW150 5 300 Inverter Owner s Manual 3 4 Rear view GP
6. SW300 4 b Ventilation ports 5 5515 WARNING REVERSE POLARITY WILL DAMAGE UNIT a Chassis ground c Battery terminal a Chassis ground or to vehicle chassis using 8 AWG wire b Ventilation ports Do not obstruct allow at least 1 inch for air flow c Battery terminals Connect to 12 V battery or other 12 V power source is positive and is negative A reverse polarity connection will blow the internal fuse and may damage inverter permanently Installation 4 1 Where to install The power inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements Caution Do not connect this inverter and another AC source generator or utility power to the AC wiring or AC loads at the same time Doing so will destroy the inverter and void the warranty regardless whether the inverter is switched on or off If you are using more than one AC source for the AC wiring or AC loads it is highly recommended that you install an automatic transfer switch GP TS available from Go Power Electric Inc Dry Do not allow water to drip or splash on the inverter Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 0 C and 40 C the cooler the better Ventilated Allow at least two inches of clearance around the inverter for air flow Ensure the ventilation openings on the rear and bottom of the unit are not obstructed safe Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as batteries or
7. cator Red LED Solid The overload indicator indicates that the power inverter has shut itself down because its output circuit has been short circuited or drastically overloaded Switch the ON OFF switch to OFF correct the fault condition and then switch the ON OFF switch back to ON 5 3 Resetting Faults Any of the inverters protection faults can be re set by turning the inverter off for five seconds and then turning the inverter on again The GP SW150 can also re set any of its protection faults using the optional remote on off switch to turn the inverter off and then on again Go Power Go Power SW150 SW300 Inverter Go Power 4 Electric Inc Owner s Manual 5 4 Remote A user supplied remote option is available When the on off button is put to the remote setting the inverter will only work if a connection is made between the two terminals of the remote input A small screwdriver may be used to tighten the two terminals A switch may be placed between the two terminals and the inverter will now be turned off via the switch It is recommended that 18 gauge wire no more that 150 feet terminal to terminal be used for this application 6 Operating limits 6 1 Power output Some induction motors used in refrigerators freezers pumps and other motor operated equipment require very high surge currents to start The power inverter may not be able to start some of these motors even though their rated current draw is withi
8. e tight and secure See 4 3 5 Connect the positive cable red to the positive terminal of the battery Make a secure connection 6 Set the power switch to the ON position Check indicator on the front panel of the inverter to ensure that it is red 7 Set the power inverter switch to the OFF position The indicator light may blink and the internal alarm may sound momentarily This is normal Plug the test load into the AC receptacle on the front panel of the inverter 8 Set the power inverter switch to the ON position and turn the test load on the inverter should supply power to the load If you plan to measure the output voltage of the inverter a true r m s meter must be used for accurate readings 4 3 Cables Please use a 35 Amp fuse not included with the supplied 10 Cable Install the inverter fuse into the positive lead Fuse should be located within 12 of battery Ensure all connections are tight and secure 4 4 Grounding The power inverter has a lug on the rear panel Chassis Ground This is to connect the chassis of the power inverter to the ground The ground terminals in the AC outlets on the front of the inverter are also connected to the ground lug If available the chassis ground lug should be connected to a ground point which will vary depending on where the power inverter is installed In a vehicle connect the chassis ground to the chassis of the vehicle In a boat connect to the boat s grounding systems
9. etween the battery and the power inverter as short as possible and twist them together with about 2 to 3 twists per foot This minimizes radiated interference from the cables 10 Go Power SW150 SW300 Inverter Power I 4 Electric Inc Owner s Manual 7 2 Troubleshooting guide Solution No output voltage red LED blinking High input voltage Make sure that inverter is connected to 12 fast V battery Check regulation of charging System slowly battery condition connections Use new battery No output voltage load in excess of Thermal shutdown Allow inverter to cool off Reduce load if intermittently No output voltage load less than Thermal shutdown Improve ventilation make sure ventilation 150 W Red LED blinking openings in inverter are not obstructed intermittently reduce ambient temperature No output voltage red LED solid Reduce load slowly cable are not working No power to inverter replace Have qualified service technician check and replace fuse OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY No output voltage Over Load Short circuit or wiring Check AC wiring for short circuit or indicator ON error improper polarity hot and neutral reversed 8 Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your inverter operating properly You should clean the exterior of the unit periodically with a damp cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt At the same time tighten the screws on the DC inp
10. from the power inverter When the switch is in the OFF position the power inverter draws no current from the battery When the switch is in the ON position but with no load the power inverter draws approximately 0 20 A from the battery 5 2 Power Status The power status LED indicates the operating state of the inverter If the LED is green then the inverter is in operational mode and producing approximately 115 V AC If the LED is red or flashing red then the inverter is in fault mode and there is no AC output Some common faults include 5 2 1 Over voltage indicator Red LED Blinking Fast The over voltage indicator indicates that the power inverter has shut itself down because its input voltage has been over 16 5 VDC for the 12 V and 32 0 VDC for the 24 V 5 2 2 Under voltage indicator Red LED Blinking Slowly The under voltage indicator indicates that the power inverter has shut itself down because its input voltage has been lower than 10 0 VDC for the 12 V and 20 0 VDC for the 24 V 5 2 3 Over temp indicator Red LED Blinking Intermittently The over temp indicator indicates that the power inverter has shut itself down because it has become overheated The power inverter may overheat because it has been operated at power levels above its rating or because it has been installed in a location which does not allow it to dissipate heat properly The power inverter will restart automatically once it has cooled off 5 2 4 Overload indi
11. n the power rating of inverter Televisions and computer monitors may surge up to four times their rated power on startup which may result in the inverter showing an overload fault 6 2 Input voltage The power inverter will operate from input voltage ranging 10 V 15 V 12 V 20 V 30 V 24 V The power inverter will shut down if the input voltage drops below 10 20 V This protects your battery from being over discharged The power inverter will also shut down if the input voltage exceeds 16 32 V This protects the inverter against excessive input voltage Although the power inverter incorporates protection against over voltage it may still be damaged if the input voltage is allowed to exceed 20 40 V 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Common problems Television interference Operation of the power inverter can interfere with television reception on some channels If this situation occurs the following steps may help to alleviate the problem e sure that the chassis ground lug on the back of the power inverter is solidly connected to the ground system of your vehicle boat or home e Do operate high power loads with the power inverter while watching television e sure that the antenna feeding your television provides an adequate Snow free signal and that you are using good quality cable between the antenna and the e Move the television as far away from the power inverter as possible e Keep the cables b
12. ut terminals 9 Warranty We warrant this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase and will repair or replace any defective Go Power Inverter when directly returned postage prepaid to manufacturer This warranty will be considered void if the unit has suffered any obvious physical damage or alteration either internally or externally and does not cover damage arising from improper use such as plugging the unit into an unsuitable power sources attempting to operate products with excessive power consumption requirements reverse polarity or use in unsuitable climates This is the only warranty and the company makes no other warranties express or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Repair or replacement are your sole remedies and shall not be liable for damages whether direct incidental special or consequential even though cause by negligence or other fault 11
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