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1. GP 175 as short as possible and twist them together with about 2 to 3 twists per foot This minimizes radiated interference from the cables 7 2 Troubleshooting guide Problem and Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Low AC output voltage Using standard voltmeter Use true RMS averaging meter 95 105 VAC No output voltage and LED Overload Reduce load indicator is red No output voltage LED High input voltage Make sure that inverter is indicator is red connected to 12 V battery Check regulation of charging system No output voltage no lights Car lighter fuse Inverter Check and replace lighter cable fuse or interconnect cable fuse open Low battery alarm on all the Low input voltage Make sure that inverter is time LED indicator is red connected to 12 V battery Check regulation of charging system Poor DC wiring poor Recharge battery Use proper battery condition cable and make solid connec tions Use new battery 8 Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your inverter operating properly You should clean the exterior of the unit periodically with a dry cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt At the same time tighten the screws on the DC input terminals 9 Warranty This product is covered by Carmanah Technologies Go Power 12 month standard warranty Visit gpelectric com for additional information Before contacting Go Power s customer service department please visit gp2. electric com to read the frequently asked questions section of our website to troubleshoot the problem If trouble persists 1 Call your Go Power Technical Support team 1 866 247 6527 2 Return defective product to place of purchase gpelectric com GP 175 User Manual 300 watt Power Inverter 2014 Go Power By Carmanah Technologies Document MAN_GP 175 vB Table of Contents INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES INSTALLATION OPERATION OPERATING LIMITS TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE WARRANTY gpelectric com GP 175 GP 175 6 2 Overload 6 3 The fault LED will come on when 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 Some induction motors used in refrigerators freezers pumps and other motor oper ated 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 within the power inverter If the motor refuses to start observe the battery voltage indicator while trying to start the motor If the battery voltage indicator drops below 11 volts while the inverter is attempting to start the motor this may be why the motor will not start Make sure that the battery connections are good and that the ba
3. issipate heat properly The power inverter will restart auto matically once it has cooled off gpelectric com 2 1 GP 175 Introduction The Go Power Inverter series provides mobile power for people on the go Run standard AC appliances wherever you travel Silent lightweight and simple to use Go Power Inverters can be used in a wide range of applications including remote homes RVs boats and long haul trucks It will operate most televisions and VCR s personal computers and small appliances including drills sanders grinders mixers blenders and microwaves The inverter must have a greater power rating than the load to which it is providing power To get the most out of your power inverter it must be installed and used properly Please read the instructions in this manual before installing and using your inverter Specifications GP 175 Inverter 12V Output 175 W Output wave form Modified Sine Wave Output voltage 115 VAC rms Regulation 5 10 DC input voltage 10 15 V Low battery alarm 2 10 5 V Low battery shut down 2 10 0 V Efficiency 80 90 Frequency 1 60 Hz No load current 0 2 A Surge rating 210 W Over thermal protection Yes Cooling fan No Overload protection Yes Dimensions LxWxH 125 x 82 x 45 mm 5 x 3 25 x 1 8 Net weight 0 5 kg 1 1 lbs Inverter Install Kit Included gpelectric com GP 175 3 Features 3 1 Front view GP 175 c Power d Fault a b a AC outlet b ON OFF sw
4. itch AC outlet Outlet sockets available North America ON OFF switch Leave in the OFF position during installation Power Lights green when GP 175 inverter is on Fault Lights red when fault has occurred gpelectric com GP 175 3 1 Rear view GP 175 b DC input plug a Ventilation port a Ventilation port Do not obstruct allow at least 1 inch for air flow b DC input plug Plugs into any car lighter 4 Installation 4 1 Where to install The power inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements a Dry Do not allow water to drip or splash on the inverter b Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 0 C and 40 C the cooler the better c Ventilated Allow at least two inches of clearance around the inverter for airflow Ensure the ventilation openings on the rear and bottom of the unit are not obstructed d Safe Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as batteries or in any compartment capable of igniting flammable liquids such as gasoline e Inverter should be located within 10 feet of the batteries 4 2 Hook up and testing Important The DC car lighter input cable includes a 15 Amp fuse Most North American car lighters are rated between 10 15 Amps DC and are fused in the automobile fuse box gpelectric com 5
5. l Plug the test load into the AC receptacle on the front panel of the inverter Leave the test load switch OFF 5 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 rms meter must be used for accurate readings 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 Controls and indicators The ON OFF switch turns the control circuit in the power inverter ON and OFF It does not disconnect power 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 idle current is approximately 1 A see product specifications for exact current draw Operating limits Overtemp The fault LED will come on when the inverter has shut itself down because the inverter has become overheated The power inverter may overheat because it has been operated at power levels above it s rating or because it has been installed in a location that does not allow it to d
6. ttery is fully charged If the connections are good and the battery is charged but the voltage still drops below 11 volts you may need to use a larger battery Input voltage The power inverter will operate from input voltage ranging 10 V 15 V If the voltage drops below 10 7 V an audible low battery warning will sound and the fault LED will be on The power inverter will shut down if the input voltage drops below 10 V This protects your battery from being over discharged The power inverter will also shut down if the input voltage exceeds 15 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 V Troubleshooting Common problems a Buzz in audio systems Some inexpensive stereo systems will emit a buzzing noise from their loud speak ers when operated from the power inverter This is because the power supply in the device does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced by the power inverter The only solution is to use a sound system that incorporates a higher quality power supply b 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 Do not operate high power loads with the power inverter while watching television e Make s
7. ure 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 television e Move the television as far away from the power inverter as possible e Keep the cables between the battery and the power inverter gpelectric com 7 5 1 GP 175 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 Please consult your automobile owners manual for the fuse rating of your lighter It is recommended that you DO NOT exceed a load of 100 watts for a 10 Amp fuse and 140 Watts for a 15 amp fuse when using your car lighter to power this inverter To hook up please follow these guidelines 1 Unpack and inspect your Go Power Inverter check to see that the power switch is in the OFF position 2 Insert DC input plug into any 12 V DC car lighter receptacle 3 Set the power switch to the ON position The power status LED should be green 4 Set the power inverter switch to the OFF position The indicator lights may blink and the internal alarm may sound momentarily This is norma
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