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1. reasonable overloading This means that you can within reason attempt to run loads that are oversized for the inverter up to double the inverter s maximum continuous output without damage In the event of overload the unit will sound an audible warning and shut down Once the oversized load is removed the unit will automatically re start CAUTION Continual repeat overloads or excessive overloading may damage your inverter and void warranty Low High Battery Voltage Protection In the event of battery voltage going outside of the normal operating voltages of the Sinergex PureWatts Elite 500 11 15VDC an audible alarm will sound and the unit will shut down This protects internal circuitry of the inverter and the battery from excessive discharge Once battery voltage returns back to the inverter s normal voltage operating range it will automatically re start CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 11 Sinergex CAUTION Do not connect your 12V PureWatts Elite 500 to 24V systems damage will result and void warranty Overheat Protection Inverters heat up during operation this is normal However if the unit s internal temperature reaches excessive levels a protection system shuts the unit down Once it cools to within operating limits it will restart If using the inverter in hotter climates keep it out of direct sunlight and do not cover otherwise internal heat levels will rise triggering t
2. Service Issues should in the first case be directed towards the outlet at which you purchased your Sinergex Pure Watts Elite inverter CAUTION amp WARNING DO NOT USE OR ATTEMPT TO USE THIS PRODUCT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL IN IT S ENTIRETY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USAGE OF THIS DEVICE MAY BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID WARRANTY Sinergex warrants to the original purchaser only for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase that the Sinergex Pure Watts Elite Inverter will be in good working order when properly installed and operated as described in this manual If the unit fails within this time period under normal use Sinergex will without charge at the place of Sinergex s choosing repair or replace this unit with new reconditioned parts or new reconditioned unit respectively CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 17 Sinergex This warranty is void and will not be applied if 1 2 The unit has been used against the recommendations of this manual The unit has been used in an application outside of general automotive solar industrial or marine without the agreement of Sinergex The unit has been modified or repaired without the written authorisation of Sinergex Reverse Polarity Excessive Overloading General abuse neglect wear amp tear ingress of liquids water oil acid or otherwise foreign objects lightning st
3. or equipment for operation Be sure to treat with extreme care just like you would at your home or office 3 Power LED The Power LED Green will illuminate when the inverter is powered ON The power LED will not be illuminated when the inverter is switched OFF 4 Fault LED The Fault LED Red will illuminate when the inverter has a fault such as overloading over heating short circuit etc Please refer to instructions on the following pages when inverter has a fault 5 Air Vents These vents allow cool air to flow through the inverter to ensure the inverter operates at the optimum temperature for maximum performance Do not obstruct these or allow liquid or dust to penetrate 6 Mounting Brackets The mounting brackets allow you to permanently install the inverter where you please Be sure to only install in a well ventilated and clean location free from dust and liquid Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 9 Sinerqex WARNING POTENTIAL SHOCK REVERSE POLARITY WILL DAMAGE Manufactured in China 10 0 15 0 VDC Sinergex PureWatts Elite 500 Rear Panel 1 Negative DC Terminal 2 Positive DC Terminal 3 Thermostatic Controlled Cooling Fan Automatically turns on to cool the inverter when inverter reaches set temperature Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 10 Sinergex PUREWATTS ELITE 500 PROTECTION FEATURES Overload Protection The Sinergex PureWatts Elite 500 is protected against
4. Sinergex PureWatts E 2 te 500 DC to AC POWER INVERTER USER MANUAL Sinergex Technologies 10288 South Jordan Gateway South Jordan Utah 84095 USA Tel 801 523 3866 Fax 801 763 1221 Website www sinergex com Sinerqex WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a Sinergex PureWatts Elite 500 Power Inverter Sinergex products are manufactured to the highest possible standards incorporating the latest power conversion techniques Please take a few moments to read this manual as it contains hints and tips to ensure correct operation and extended life of your inverter Throughout the manual you will notice CAUTION and WARNING statements CAUTION statements relate to practices that may damage your inverter battery electrical system or equipment you are attempting to operate WARNING statements relate to practices that may cause injury or death CAUTION amp WARNING DO NOT USE OR ATTEMPT TO USE THIS PRODUCT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL IN IT S ENTIRETY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USAGE OF THIS DEVICE MAY BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID WARRANTY Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 2 Sinergex CONTENTS Page 4 ouiont anane How Your Inverter Works Page Soi iiessvescccessssaieseneeces Modified Sine Wave Vs Sine wave Page GST sessctawvdis issin Operation of Your PureWatts Elite 500 Page 8 10 cecen Inverter Features Page 11 12 n Protection Features Page l3 sigh c
5. d battery ensure the connections are firm and secure Connect the red cable to the positive terminal and the black cable to the negative terminal CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 6 Sinergex 4 Connect the DC cable set to your battery cigarette lighter socket CAUTION The Sinergex PureWatts Elite 500 is designed for use with standard automotive marine 12V negative ground systems If in doubt consult your local Sinergex dealer for help CAUTION Ensure all connections are tight Otherwise at high power terminals may get very hot 5 Switch on the inverter using the ON OFF switch located on the front panel of the unit CAUTION Reverse DC polarity through using the inverter on a positive ground system reversing DC cables or faulty wiring will cause damage to the inverter This is detectable through damage to certain internal components and not covered under warranty Do not hardwire the AC output of the inverter to your vehicle boat s ring main Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 7 Sinergex INVERTER FEATURES G Sinergex PureWatts Elite 500 Front Panel 1 Power ON OFF Switch This switch turns the inverter ON or OFF for operation When in the ON position the inverter will deliver power to the AC outlet CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 8 Sinergex 2 AC Outlet The AC outlet design will vary from country to country This is where you plug in your appliance
6. hbrushes razors mini vacuum cleaners and some power tool chargers When using such equipment for the first time ensure that the charging unit doesn t become too hot If after 5 minutes the charger is excessively hot the unit is not compatible with the Sinergex Elite 500 we suggest using a Sinergex Pure Sine model instead Notebook Computers Camcorders PDA s Handheld VHF GPS etc are generally compatible with the output waveform of the Sinergex Elite 500 Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 5 Sinergex OPERATION OF YOUR PUREWATTS ELITE 500 Your PureWatts Elite 500 is designed to be easy to use 1 Before connecting your load please ensure that it is properly rated for your Sinergex Elite 500 Your load should be rated at 230V AC 50Hz or 110V AC 60 Hz up to a maximum power consumption of 500 watts 1 3A CAUTION Attempting to run equipment that is far beyond the operating power of your inverter may cause damage Operating equipment with a different AC operating voltage may cause damage to the equipment and or inverter 2 Your appliance should be fitted with an approved AC plug Plug your appliance directly into the output receptacle of your Sinergex PureWatts Elite 500 Your PureWatts Elite 500 is supplied with a set of DC power cables with attached crocodile clips These cables connect to the positive and negative terminals on the rear of the unit When connecting the cables to the inverter an
7. he overheat protection Soft Start Upon switching on the Sinergex PureWatts Elite 500 will gradually ramp up power over a few seconds this allows the unit to cope with heavier than normal loads that wouldn t normally be started by a small inverter Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 12 Sinerqex SPECIFICATIONS Model PWE 500 12 PWE 500 24 AC Output Continuous 500 Watts AC Output Surge 1000 Watts AC Output Voltage 110 or 230 Volts AC Output Frequency 50 or 60 Hz AC Output Waveform Regulated MSW DC Input Voltage 10 15 VDC _ 20 30 VDC Peak Efficiency gt 90 gt 92 No Load Current Draw lt 0 25 Amps lt 0 30 Amps Low Battery Alarm 10 7 VDC 21 4 VDC Low Battery Shutdown 10 VDC 20 VDC Overload Protection Yes Automatic Reset Overheat Protection Yes Automatic Reset Short Circuit Protection Yes Automatic Reset Dimensions 21 2 x 10 5 x 6 3 cm Weight 0 90 Kgs 1 98 Lbs Specifications may change without notice Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 13 Sinergex TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE No Output Is the inverter s cable firmly connected to the battery At times the connections of your DC cables can come loose Check each connection on both the inverter and battery and ensure they are secure It is possible that your inverter has been connected to the battery incorrectly reverse polarity thus damaging the inverter Damage caused by re
8. rikes over under voltage RFI EMI etc Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service please contact the outlet at which you purchased your inverter Do not contact Sinergex directly You will need 1 Proof of purchase 2 Model Number 3 Serial Number 4 Brief description of problem CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 18 Sinergex Telephone your Sinergex Dealer for an Authorisation Number prior to dispatch do not send without an Authorisation Number Once this number has been obtained please carefully package your unit and send Freight Paid to the Sinergex Dealer Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 19 Sinergex Technologies 10288 South Jordan Gateway South Jordan Utah 84095 USA Tel 801 523 3866 Fax 801 763 1221 Email info sinergex com Website www sinergex com Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 20
9. sSsueestaossensas Specifications Page 14 16 Trouble Shooting Page 17 18 isc cccessssccessceee Warranty amp Warranty Procedure Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 3 Sinergex HOW YOUR INVERTER WORKS Your Sinergex PureWatts Elite 500 simply and silently converts DC battery power to 230V 50Hz or 110V 60Hz household mains AC electricity This is achieved by converting the low power battery power to high voltage DC An advanced switching system then switches the DC at intervals to create an AC waveform similar to household mains power at 230 volts 50Hz or 110 volts 60Hz Sinergex PureWatts Elite Inverters are supplied standard with features generally available on larger more expensive units providing cleaner more reliable AC power and extended inverter life Your Sinergex PureWatts Elite 500 s output is known as Modified Sine Wave MSW This is an approximation of household grid power It is suitable for most AC appliances Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 4 Sinergex MODIFIED SINE WAVE VS PURE SINE WAVE Modified Sine Wave Inverters are compact and cost effective However they do have a number of minor disadvantages over pure Sinewave output units such as the Sinergex Pure Sine models CAUTION Care must be taken when operating certain types of equipment to ensure that they are compatible with your Sinergex PureWatts Elite 500 s output waveform Such equipment includes chargers for some electric toot
10. verse polarity is not covered by warranty Please contact your local Sinergex dealer Alarm Operates Continuously Has one of the inverter s protection features activated Your inverter is fitted with a variety of protection features Overload remove the load if alarm turns off it s likely that the unit was overloaded Overheat if the unit is warm hot to touch and was functioning normally it s likely that the overheat protection has activated CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 14 Sinergex Allow the inverter to cool unit can be either left connected or disconnected to the DC supply during this period Low Battery The battery may be flat Remember that the inverter measures battery voltage at the input connection of the inverter if you have undersized cabling to the battery voltage drop may cause your inverter to pre maturely shut down Also dust or debris on the connections may create a high resistance causing low voltage Accidentally connecting a 24V inverter to a 12V system will result in a continuous alarm make sure that your inverter is the right voltage for your electrical system Unit gets excessively hot Your inverter will operate at beyond its continuous rating for sometimes lengthy periods of time the limiting factor is heat build up within the inverter unit If your load exceeds 500 watts the overload or overheat protection will eventually cut in Your in
11. verter is rated for use in normal ambient temperatures If using in hot climates or within a hot car continuous rating may be slightly lower CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 15 Sinergex Unit providing power appliance won t operate Some equipment is not compatible with a Modified Sine Wave for example some audio visual equipment some variable speed power tools etc There is no option but to change your appliance for one that will accept a MSW or swap the inverter for one that provides Pure Sine Wave power Providing that your inverter is in as new condition your local Sinergex dealer will normally part exchange your inverter for a Sinergex Pure Sine unit Battery runs flat quickly Your battery should operate for a reasonable amount of time generally several hours As batteries age they lose capacity If the battery continuously runs flat you should consider having it tested If replacement is recommended try to acquire a deep cycle battery that is happier being used with an inverter For further troubleshooting technical information please contact Sinergex or your local Sinergex Dealer If in doubt as to the suitability for use application or as to how to wire your inverter contact a Sinergex Dealer or qualified electrical engineer before use Sinergex Pure Watts 500 Elite Manual 16 Sinerqex WARRANTY AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE Installation Operation Technical Support Warranty and

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