windynation VertaMax Power Inverter
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1. ESSERE 14 5 4 2 Warranty Claims amp Return Procedures sssssssseeee 15 5 4 3 BIETET tian 15 5 4 4 Limitation of Liability 2 2 eter ia aioe dae e E CEPR E RE E 15 Revision 2 windynation 1 INTRODUCTION The VertaMax Power Inverter is a highly reliable product that uses advanced technologies for high performance and stability The VertaMax efficiently converts DC power from your vehicle boat or directly from a dedicated 12V DC battery into 115V AC power that is commonly used in a wide variety of household AC items such as computers mobile phone chargers radio TV etc The VertaMax has many features that you would expect in very high end inverters as well as all the safety features that would be desired to protect your equipment The Inverter may be used for many different applications including Solar PV battery systems Wind Turbine battery systems Recreational Vehicles Boats etc Please read this manual carefully before installing or using the inverter and keep it for future reference Microprocessor Based PWM Pulse Width Modulation Operation 1 1 FEATURES Microprocessor Based PWM Pulse Width Modulation Operation Three AC Receptacles with Circuit Breakers Soft Start Digital Display Voltage and Power Meter Power On OFF Switch and LED indicator Remote On Off Capability Automatic Overload Protection Low Voltage Shutdown Battery Protection Short Circuit Pr2. 3 0 0 062 4860 Ibs 85 01 0000 4 0 0 460 11 68 0 049 6120 Ibs 107 22 4 4 BATTERIES 4 4 1 Battery Life The VertaMax can draw lots of amps from your battery when operating If you are using it for extended periods of time you will want to recharge occasionally to maintain the charge in the Revision 2 VertaMax User Manual Page 11 of 16 windynation battery In addition the power inverter will also draw a small current less than 600mA when turned off and not operating Therefore it should be disconnected from your battery if it will not be used for more than a day The following chart shows typical operation time for typical batteries for various loads 50A h Battery Operating 100A h Battery Power Usage Current 12V Time Operating Time 100 watt 200wat 19 Amps 500 watt 47 Amps All Values are approximate 4 4 2 Battery State of Charge SOC You can measure battery state of charge with a hydrometer or approximate state of charge with a voltmeter Using a digital voltmeter that can display tenths or hundredths of a volt measure the battery when it has not been charged or discharged for several hours For a deep cycle battery at 77 F 25 C use the following table Battery Voltage State of Charge 12 7 13 0 V 100 12 5 12 6 V 80 12 3 12 4 V 60 12 1 12 2 V 40 11 9 12 0 V 20 4 4 3 Actual Battery Current Draw Approximate 12 volt current draw is the AC load
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4. Power Switch will allow you to turn the power inverter ON or OFF remotely when the inverter is installed in an out of reach location Remote Power Switch Part Number PIN RMPS 01 purchased separate is a 5 meter corded remote control available through Windy Nation To remotely control the power function of the inverter switch the rocker power switch on the inverter down to the OFF position essentially shutting down the Inverter From the Remote Control press the ON button to turn the inverter on and the OFF button to turn the power off Page 8 of 16 VertaMax User Manual Revision 2 windynation IMPORTANT Although the main power rocker switch will be in the OFF position the green power indicator will work as normal operation and will light when the VertaMax is remotely ON p i a 8 e vvindunation emm o A Vert Max e T Ac OUTPUT e T Cm e 115 VAC 60 Hz 3 2 METER READINGS The VertaMax is equipped with a digital meter on the AC Output End of the unit The meter will provide one of the following measurements depending on the switch selection 1 WATTS AC output power shown in Watts 2 VOLTS DC input voltage of the batteries shown in Volts DC 3 3 PROTECTION ALARMS The VertaMax has several protection features to protect itself as well as your electrical system 3 3 1 Over Input Voltage When the DC INPUT power voltage exceeds 16V DC the al
5. sized to allow operation of all your DC powered equipment but cannot exceed the maximum current amp rating of the inverter by more than 4096 00 WATT VerteMax Power Inverter Iu Be sure the inverter power button is in the OFF position and the DC Power source is also off Connect the cable end with the 0 3125 lug to the Power Input Terminals on the DC Input end of the inverter as shown below The red terminal is positive and the black terminal is negative Use 74 Bolts Washers and Nuts provided and fully tighten the nut bolt until the Cable Lug is secured Page 6 of 16 VertaMax User Manual Revision 2 windynation T POSITIVE Inverter DC Post Ya x 1 Hex Bolt VERSES Tous Flat Washer Ya Flat Washer i D Battery Cable Lug 4 Locking Washer IMPORTANT When fully tightened the Cable Lug should not be able to rotate around the Inverter connection post Check and tighten the end caps periodically as they can become loose from vibrations or thermal cycling 6 Connect cables to the power source a Connect the cable from the Negative Black Terminal of inverter to the Negative Terminal of the power source ensure a secure connection b Connect the cable from the Positive Red Terminal of the inverter to the Positive Terminal of the power source the battery s main fuse or the battery selector switch if you are using one ensure a secure connection 2 4 1 Permanent AC Connectio
6. 12M PIN 3000 12M Continuous Rated Power 1500 Watts 3000 Watts Peak Surge Power 3000 Watts 6000 Watts Input Voltage Nominal 12 13 VDC Input Voltage Min vag 115VAC 10 0 VDC 0 3VDC 16 VDC 0 5VDC 85 90 1 3 2 Physical Specifications Parameter PIN 1500 12M PIN 3000 12M Dimension L x W x H 13 0 x 8 7 x 3 0 16 7 x 10 3 x 3 7 330mm x 221mm x 76mm 425mm x 262mm x 94mm Unit Weight 8 2 Ib 3 7kg 15 4 Ib 7 0kg Cooling Auto Powered Fan 25 C to 70 C 20 to 80 relative humidity non condensing 2 INSTALLATION gt Insure all terminating connections are clean and tight to prevent arcing and overheating gt The VertaMax must be installed in an area that satisfies all of the following conditions 1 Dry Avoid any location where water can contact the inverter 2 Cool Ambient air temperature between 30 F and 105 F 0 C and 40 C 3 Ventilated Allow at least 6 in 150 mm of clearance above and below and at least 1 in 25 mm on each side for proper air flow 4 Safe Do not operate in a shared compartment with batteries or any flammable substances e g gasoline IMPORTANT To avoid fire do not cover or obstruct ventilation openings 2 1 ELEcTROSTATIC ESD PRECAUTIONS All electronic circuits may be damaged by static electricity To minimize the likelihood of electrostatic damage discharge yourself by touching an electrical ground e g copper pipe prior t
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8. Appliance Watts Appliance Watts Table Fan TV 250 Small Refrigerator 350 Page 10 of 16 Microwave 1000 W 1000 AC 5 000 BTU VertaMax User Manual Computer Hair Dryer 1000 Revision 2 windynation Hand Drill 1 2 600 Coffee Maker 1200 Light Bulb 100 W 100 Blender 400 4 3 WIRE GAUGE REFERENCE 4 3 1 Ampacity Table Load Amperage Power 12VDC 10A 20A 30A 40A 50A 60A 70A 80A 100A 120A 160A 200A 250A 120W 240W 360W 480W 600W 720W 840W 960W 1200W 1440W 1920W 2400W 3000W 2 I6AWG t6AWG 14awe 12AWG 40AWG 8AWG sawG 4 tsAwG 1eawe 14awe 12AWG 10AWG 8AWG 6A 6 16AWG 14AWG 12AWG 10AWG 4AWG EIS o ra 10AWG 10AWG 10AWG 4A 10AWG T sane 7 foo MN g wo ono sae oane nn aawe sawe B rnwo sawe iin IL WG 1AWG d E ME to conductors Rated 0 through 2000 Volts with an ambient Temperature of 4 3 2 Wire Thickness Diameter Ohms per 4AWG 2Awc m 2av E Cable Length feet AWG inches mm 1000ft Break Force Square mm2 16 4 016 75 lbs 1 30 14 2 525 119 Ibs 2 08 12 0 081 2 05 1 588 197 Ibs 3 30 10 0 102 2 59 0 999 314 Ibs 5 26 8 0 129 3 26 0 628 480 Ibs 8 30 6 0 162 4 11 0 395 760 Ibs 13 30 4 0 249 1210 Ibs 21 15 2 0 156 1930 Ibs 33 62 1 0 289 7 35 0 124 2430 Ibs 42 41 0 1 0 0 098 3060 Ibs 53 49 00 2 0 0 078 3860 Ibs 67 43 000
9. NG NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE EVEN IF WINDY NATION OR ITS AFFILIATE OR SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so these limitations may not apply to you Neither Windy Nation nor its affiliates or suppliers will be held liable or responsible for any damage or loss to any items or products connected to powered by or otherwise attached to the Product The total cumulative liability to Customer from all causes of action and all theories of liability will be limited to and will not exceed the purchase price of the Product paid by Customer This warranty gives the Customer specific legal rights and the Customer may also have other legal rights that vary from state to state Page 16 of 16 VertaMax User Manual Revision 2
10. al negative should be bonded through a GFPD to earth ground at one and only one location The grounding point may be located in the solar wind circuit or the battery circuit 2 4 CONNECTIONS WARNING Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes and should be performed by a qualified electrician WARNING Do not connect the inverter and another AC source such as a generator or utility power to the AC wiring at the same time WARNING Do not connect the inverter to an AC branch circuit that has high power consumption loads It will not operate electrical appliances that consume more than the units rated watts WARNING Loose connectors result in excessive voltage drop and may cause over heated wires and melted insulation which can lead to electrical fires WARNING Reverse polarity connections positive to negative will blow internal fuses in the inverter and may permanently damage the Inverter IMPORTANT The NEC requires that the wires carrying the system current never exceed 80 of the conductor s current rating sizing recommendations are located in Section 4 IMPORTANT In addition to the protection provided by the Inverter s internal fuses NEC requires a UL listed fuse in the battery s positive DC cable as close to the battery as possible sizing recommendations are located in Section 4 1 The VertaMax has two DC terminals one positive and one negative The cables used for these terminals should
11. and telephone number of the Customer Within five 5 business days of the date of notification Windy Nation will provide the Customer with an RMA number and the location to which the Customer must return the defective Product Any Product returned for warranty service shall be shipped at the expense and risk of the Customer The Customer must return the entire Product kit or if authorized by Windy Nation the defective component parts within fifteen 15 days after issuance of the RMA number Windy Nation will be under no obligation to accept any returned Product that does not have a valid RMA number Customer s failure to return the Product within fifteen 15 days of its receipt of an RMA number may result in cancellation of the RMA All parts that Windy Nation replaces shall become Windy Nation s property on the date Windy Nation ships the repaired Product or part back to the Customer Windy Nation will use all reasonable efforts within thirty 30 days of receipt of the defective Product to repair or replace such Product If a warranty claim is invalid for any reason the Customer will be charged at Windy Nation s then current rates for services performed and will be charged for all necessary repairs and expense incurred by Windy Nation If Windy Nation determines that a warranty claim is valid it will ship the repaired or replaced Product to Customer at Windy Nation s cost 5 4 3 Disclaimer EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH
12. arm will beep three 3x times and the FAULT LED will blink Red The inverter will automatically shut down to protect itself from excessive input voltage IMPORTANT Although the inverter incorporates protection against over voltage it is still possible to damage the unit when the input voltage exceeds 15V DC 3 3 2 Low Input Voltage As a battery is used its voltage begins to decrease When the inverter senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 10 5V 0 3 DC an audible alarm will sound and operation will remain normal When this happens it is important to remove or shut down computers or other sensitive devices that may be connected to the VertaMax and recharge the battery before its capacity drops too low The inverter can operate while the battery is recharging If the audible alarm is ignored and the voltage drops to 10 0V DC the alarm will beep three 3x times the FAULT LED will blink Red and the inverter will automatically shut down to protect the battery from being over discharged When the input voltage rises to approximately 11 4 11 9V DC the inverter restores to normal operation and the red FAULT indicator will turn off 3 3 3 Power Overload When the starting power exceeds the rated surge power or the AC appliances connected to the VertaMax exceed the inverter s power rating the alarm will beep continually and the FAULT LED will blink Red The output voltage will decrease and the inverter will automatically s
13. be of equal length Revision 2 VertaMax User Manual Page 5 of 16 windynation o m o je 8 Oo not block vest IMPORTANT For 1500 Watt units use a minimum of 4 AWG wire with a wire length not to exceed 4 feet IMPORTANT For 3000 Watt units use a minimum of 1 0 AWG wire with a wire length not to exceed 4 feet For wire runs longer than 4 feet consult a Wire Gauge Chart to safely determine what gauge of wire will be needed 2 Prepare Cables to connect the power source to the inverter The cables should be as short and thick as possible to reduce the voltage drop between the power source and the inverter as it draws current from the power source a Inverter end of the cable Terminate copper wire with a 0 3125 diameter tin plated copper lug It is recommended to cover the lug barrel with 1 inch of heat shrink tubing b Power Source end of the cable Terminated with a lug or other connector that provides a secure low resistance connection For example if the power source is a battery the cable must be terminated with a battery terminal that clamps to the post on the battery IMPORTANT If there is an excessive voltage drop and the voltage at the inverter drops below 10 volts the inverter will shut down Wire the positive cable s through user supplied UL listed fuse e g Buss Fuse ANL 250 or equivalent as shown below The fuse should be as close to the battery as possible The specific fuse ampere rating should be
14. eriod and sic d inverter Remove excessive load Turn then turns off inverter off and back on to reset Low voltage Shorten battery cables or use thicker battery cables Recharge battery Allow unit to cool Improve air circulation Over Temperature around unit Locate unit to a cooler Alarm sounds Protection environment Reduce load if continuous operation is required Overload Reduce load or use a larger inverter Check all connections and tighten as needed Bad Connections Modified sine waves may Inverter s modified sine wave output Measured inverter read incorrectly on typical requires true RMS voltmeter for accurate multi meters measurements Battery voltage is too low Recharge battery Reduce the load Revision 2 VertaMax User Manual Page 13 of 16 windynation AC product s power Use a larger battery to make up for consumption is higher increased than rated power requirement Battery is old or defective Replace battery Some chargers are not able to fully recharge a battery Make sure you use a powerful charger Power dissipation in DC Use shorter thicker DC cables Battery run time is less than expected Battery is not being properly charged cables Reposition equipment antennas and Inverter Position the power inverter and wiring as far as possible from electronic Television and or mE equipment antenna and cables stereo interference Audio video iiererenge Make sure the cha
15. he remainder of the original warranty period only No employee agent dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of Windy Nation not expressly set forth in this limited warranty 5 4 1 Restrictions No warranty will apply if the Product i has been altered or modified except by Windy Nation ii has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Windy Nation iii has been subjected to abnormal physical thermal or electrical stress misuse negligence or accident If Windy Nation determines that the problem with the Product is not due to a manufacturing defect in Windy Nation s workmanship or materials or otherwise does not qualify for warranty repair then the Customer will be responsible for the costs of all necessary repairs and expenses incurred by Windy Nation Page 14 of 16 VertaMax User Manual Revision 2 windynation 5 4 2 Warranty Claims amp Return Procedures To be eligible for service under this warranty the Customer must submit a service request within the Warranty Period by contacting Windy Nation in writing or via telephone and obtaining a Returned Materials Authorization RMA number This RMA must be obtained before returning any product under this warranty Notification must include a description of the alleged defect the manner in which the Product was used the serial number and the original purchase date in addition to the name address
16. hut down after approx 20 seconds When in over current protection mode the inverter cannot automatically restore to normal operation reset to normal operation by using the manual power switch 3 3 4 Over Heating When the inverter exceeds a safe operating temperature due to insufficient ventilation or an increase in ambient temperature the alarm will beep two 2x times and the FAULT LED will blink Red If the over temperature condition persists the inverter will automatically shut down The inverter s cooling fan s are temperature controlled and only activate when the inverter is approaching an unsafe operating temperature Revision 2 VertaMax User Manual Page 9 of 16 windynation When the temperature drops the inverter will automatically return to normal operation Important The cooling fan is designed to operate when the temperature increases but may not be adequate enough to prevent overheating 3 3 5 Short Circuit This inverter is equipped with multiple internal fuses When in a short circuit state the alarm will beep and the FAULT LED will blink Red The inverter will automatically shut down after three 3 seconds 3 3 6 Functional Matrix Power Power Fault Audible Operational Mode Switch Light Light Alarm 4 APPLICATION 4 1 POWER CONSUMPTION For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the inverter you must determine the battery s reserve capacity how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of c
17. ies you should connect to your Inverter NOTE Battery amp hour ratings are usually given for a 20 hour discharge rate Actual amp hour capacities are less when batteries are discharged at faster rates For example batteries discharged in 55 minutes provide only 50 of their listed amp hour ratings while batteries discharged in 9 minutes provide as little as 30 of their amp hour ratings You must allow your batteries to recharge long enough to replace the charge lost during Inverter operation or else you will eventually run down your batteries 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT The VertaMax is ruggedly constructed and requires minimal care It is recommended to inspect all the connections at least two times per year for insulation damage or corrosion and to frequently ensure all connections are tight and secure 5 1 MAINTENANCE amp CARE e Clean the heat sink and area around the inverter of any dirt or debris with a moistened cloth e Tighten the screws on the DC input terminals e Be sure vents and fans are free of dust or debris Inspect any batteries for cracked or bulging cases and corroded terminals 5 2 TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE Possible Remedies Battery is defective Replace battery Determine cause for breaker tripping and No Power No Tripped Breaker than reset breaker Indicator Check connections and tighten as Loose cable connections necessary Unit operates for a Be sure load is less than rated watts of short p
18. in watts divided by 10 Thus a 60 watt light bulb plugged into the inverter will cause the inverter to draw 6 amps 60 10 6 from the 12 volt power supply e g battery Batteries are rated in several different ways e Peak cranking amps This has little to do with how long an inverter can supply power so it is not a useful number for inverter operation e Battery reserve capacity This number shows how long a battery can supply a given current typically 25 amps before the battery voltage reaches a low voltage Therefore a battery rated at 200 minutes reserve can deliver 25 amps for 200 minutes before it is discharged Ampere hour capacity This rating indicates how many amps a battery can deliver over a period of time typically 20 hours Therefore a 100 amp hour battery can deliver 5 amps for 20 hours 5 x 20 100 Actual operating time from a battery will depend upon the current draw from the battery A battery will deliver less total power energy as you draw higher amps A 100 amp hour battery can deliver 5 amps for 20 hours 100 amp hours but it will only deliver 50 amps for 1 1 2 hours 50 x 1 5 75 or 75 amp hours at the higher rate Also remember battery life is decreased if the battery is discharged fully Lead acid batteries have the longest life if they are kept fully charged 4 4 4 Battery Capacity Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your Inverter with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp h
19. n Not available on all models WARNING If you are making a permanent AC connection to the inverter make sure that the AC wiring is performed before any DC wiring is done DC hook up may energize internal components and create an electrical shock hazard 1 Remove the wiring compartment cover to expose the terminal blocks e o mation e Max e covo a e e 2 Strip about 2 from the jacket of AC output cable a AC output cable may be solid or stranded but must have three conductors up to 10AWG each 3 Strip approximately 3 8 off the insulation to expose the conductor 4 Run AC cable through the strain relief clamp and into wiring area O nation am Mex e PA IR oa AC OUTPUT g ae im ES Q EHENEM ZR Strain Relief 5 Insert the Ground Line and Neutral wires into the corresponding terminals Label AC Wire Cable Color GND Ground _ _ Green or bare copper LN ws Fite Line Black Revision 2 VertaMax User Manual Page 7 of 16 windynation 6 Tighten the terminal block screws to 1 6lbf ft 7 Secure strain relief clamp and check connections for correct polarity and no loose strands of wire 8 Connect the outgoing AC wires to the AC load panel 3 OPERATION 3 1 POWER The VertaMax features a Soft Start to handle the power surge that is created when some appliances are turned on This feature helps protect both the appliance and the inverter from excessive power draws and surges When the powe
20. o handling the unit and avoid touching components on the circuit boards The risk of electrostatic damage is highest when relative humidity is below 40 Page 4 of 16 VertaMax User Manual Revision 2 windynation 2 2 MOUNTING Mounting is optional for the VertaMax however the environment must be dry and protected from water 1 The VertaMax can be mounted on a vertical or horizontal surface If mounted vertically the unit should be oriented such that neither end is at the top so foreign material cannot settle into the unit 2 Install four user supplied fasteners through the four inverter mounting slots and into the mounting surface 3 Tighten all the fasteners to ensure the inverter cannot slide in any direction WARNING Do not mount on flammable surface material 2 3 GROUNDING The VertaMax is designed to work with grounded electrical systems In the inverter ground is not connected to the input terminals Use a copper wire to connect the grounding terminal on the VertaMax enclosure to earth ground or chassis ground The grounding terminal is located on the DC Input end of the inverter Vehicle installations Connect to the chassis of the vehicle e Boats installations Connect to the boat s grounding system e Fixed land based installations Connect to earth ground Do not connect the system negative conductor to this terminal NEC requires the use of an external ground fault protection device GFPD The system electric
21. otection High Temperature Protection Fault Indication Load and Thermally Activated Cooling Fans E ps necariveh gan e 8 9 ti US NS SS S SAN SN Ss s n 4 CAUTION A SEF mm EN DCF Positive Input H Digital Display Select Switch EN Cooling Fan EN Remote Switch Port E DC Negative Input 10 Digital Display Meter 4 Grounding Terminal EH Power LED E Permanent AC Connection 12 Fault LED G Circuit Breaker Protector x3 EHI ON OFF Switch AC Outlets x3 Number of fans depends on model Not available on all models Optional Remote Cable required PN PIN RMPS 01 1 2 SAFETY INFORMATION Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully prior to use Pay special attention to the IMPORTANT and WARNING statements in the manual WARNING The VertaMax produces the same potentially lethal AC power as normal household outlets It is suggested that you treat it with the same precautions as a normal 115 VAC outlet Revision 2 VertaMax User Manual Page 3 of 16 windynation Do not operate the VertaMax near flammable fumes or gases such as in the cabin of a gasoline powerboat or near propane tanks Never work or service the AC wiring without disconnecting the DC Input connections Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter is operating from the battery supply Dangerous arcing may result 1 3 SPECIFICATIONS 1 3 1 Electrical Specifications Parameter PIN 1500
22. our capacity to power your application Even though VertaMax Inverters are highly efficient at DC to AC inversion their rated output capacities are limited by the total amp hour capacity of connected batteries and the support of charging devices connected to the battery e g a vehicle alternator solar panel wind turbine battery charger STEP 1 Determine Total Wattage Required Add the wattage ratings of all equipment you will connect to your Inverter Wattage ratings are usually listed in equipment manuals or on nameplates If your equipment is rated in amps multiply that number times AC utility voltage to determine watts Example a 74 in drill requires 275 amps 275 amps x 120 volts 300 watts Note Your Inverter will operate at higher efficiencies when used at about 75 8096 of the inverter s rating Page 12 of 16 VertaMax User Manual Revision 2 windynation STEP 2 Determine DC Battery Amps Required Divide the total wattage required from step 1 above by the battery voltage 12 to determine the DC amps required STEP 3 Estimate Battery Amp Hours Required Multiply the DC amps required from step 2 above by the number of hours you estimate you will operate your equipment exclusively from battery power before you have to recharge your batteries Compensate for inefficiency and wiring losses by multiplying this number by 1 2 This will give you a rough estimate of how many amp hours of battery power from one or several batter
23. r switch is turned on the VertaMax Soft Start will smoothly bring up the AC power The Soft Start circuitry also activates under excessive loads and short circuits to quickly turn off power to protect the device and the inverter Soft Start will attempt to smoothly bring up the AC power unless it detects an excessive load 3 1 1 Power ON Ensure the VertaMax is properly installed and connected as shown in Section 2 and ensure the DC Power Source is ON if switched From the AC Output end of the inverter switch the rocker power switch to the ON position The green power indicator will light and the VertaMax will now deliver AC power to the outlet s on the AC Output end of the inverter 115 VAC 60 Hz Plug the AC product s you wish to operate into the AC outlet s and switch them on one ata time IMPORTANT Do not turn on all AC products at the same time and turn on the larger power product first IMPORTANT In the ON position even if no loads are connected there is a low current draw lt 1A 3 1 2 Power OFF From the AC Output end of the inverter switch the rocker power switch to the OFF position to shut down the Inverter completely preventing it from drawing power from the batteries The green power indicator will go out This will also reset the unit if it shuts down due to low battery or overload 3 1 3 Remote ON OFF optional The VertaMax is equipped with a remote port that when used with the optional Remote
24. ssis ground connection on the inverter is solidly connected Keep battery cables as short as possible and twist them together 2 3x per foot 5 3 SUPPORT If you are experiencing technical problems and cannot find a solution in this manual you can contact Windy Nation Inc for further assistance e Call 805 323 6445 e Email info windynation com e Write 398 South Ash Street Unit C Ventura CA 93001 For challenging issues or to just ask a question consider using our FREE Community Forums Consult our community of DIY ers for fast answers to all your questions Post on our Forums http Awww windynation com community 5 4 WARRANTY Windy Nation warrants that the Power Inverter the Product will be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal authorized use consistent with product instructions for a period of one 1 year from the date the original purchaser Customer receives the Product the Warranty Period This warranty extends only to the original purchaser The Customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Windy Nation its suppliers and affiliates for breach of the warranty is at Windy Nation s option either i to replace the Product or defective component part s with a new or reconditioned Product or component part s ii to repair the reported problem or iii to refund the purchase price of the Product Repaired or replaced products are warranted for t
25. urrent in automotive batteries usually 25 ampere or ampere hour capacity a measure of how many amperes a battery can deliver for a specified length of time On o o Of On On Of On lt 105V On On On On Low input voltage lt 100V On of On On On On On On On Of On On On Of On On on of of of Example Reserve capacity a battery with a reserve capacity of 180 minutes can deliver 25 ampere for 180 minutes before it is completely discharged Example Ampere hour capacity a battery with an ampere hour capacity of 100 ampere hours can deliver 5 ampere for 20 hours before it is completely discharged To determine the battery ampere hour capacity 1 Determine how many watts each piece of AC equipment TV light bulbs etc consumes This can normally be found on the product label If only the current draw is given multiply the current draw by 115 to get the watt consumption 2 Estimate the time in hours that each piece of equipment will be running between battery charging cycles 3 Calculate the total watt hours of energy consumption power in Watts x operating time in hours using the average power consumption and the total estimated running time in hours Power x Operating Time Watt Hours 4 Divide the watt hours by 10 to determine how many battery 12 volt ampere hours will be consumed 4 2 TYPICAL POWER CONSUMPTION
26. windgunation 1500 WATT Power Inverter 12VO0C to 115VAC VertaMax Power Inverter PIN 1500 12M PIN 3000 12M User s Manual windynation Table of Contents Page 2 of 16 VertaMax User Manual 1 MATOGU CUO gc 3 1 1 i us M C T E 3 1 2 Safety Information essssssssssssssssssee eene nennen 3 1 3 SPC CALIOMS secs T 4 1 3 1 Electrical Specifications ssssssssssseseeeeeeeeeneene nenne 4 1 3 2 Physical Specifications sssssssssssssssssseeeeneneen enne nennen 4 Zope EA EE 4 2 1 Electrostatic ESD Precautions sssssssssseeee 4 2 2 MUNUM iicet sects secet tuenda rose Foe d cays aed eit haves es cans Pa caa Cede 5 2 3 ejrenanemc EP 5 2 4 Connections ssssssssssssssseeseeee eene nene errnrn nennen nenne rennen nnns nn nennen nnns 5 2 4 1 Permanent AC Connection iiidid aaa anera nnn 7 SNC 8 3 1 piel H Uo 8 3 1 1 Power ON X 8 3 1 2 xol E 8 3 1 3 Remote ON OFF optional 8 3 2 Meter Readings eeeeesessssssssssessssseeseeeeene nennen nennen nnn nnnnetnne nre narra 9 3 3 Protection A atTis esie enne ce teen tei tees re tn o ET Lee ERR Exon ELS a Eus 9 3 3 1 Over Input Voltage ssssssssssssssseeneeneeeeenenneneem iaeaea niea aa EAn aiei
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