Harbor Freight Tools Continuous/2000 Product manual
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1. Load power is too large 1 Lower load level 2 The AWG of the wire is too low 2 Use appropriately sized wire connections 3 Start power of an device is 3 Reduce load or change devices up to twice the rated power Motor operated Load is only inductive Operate a lamp or heater at the same time device operates at to provide a more balanced load incorrect speed Television picture is full 1 Television or radio interference 1 Move Inverter away from antenna and of static or speakers or use a shielded antenna cable make a buzz 2 Incompatible device 2 Contact device supplier to make sure that device can operate on Modified Sine Wave Power Disconnect power supply before service A Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Inverter Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Replacement parts are not available for this product Item 60704 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11 Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repair2. DO NOT OPEN HOUSING Contains no user serviceable parts Internal parts may be electrified even with Inverter off and power disconnected Maintain labels and nameplates on the Inverter These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement D 10 11 Only connect similar batteries together Do not connect old and new batteries together flooded and gel cells together or batteries of different capacities together Use only 12 V batteries with this item Connect batteries in parallel ONLY negative terminals together to one cable positive terminals together to the other cable Install a properly rated fuse on the positive output of the battery bank Do not attempt to power a device or combination of devices that will require more than the rated output of this Inverter This may damage the Inverter or the attached devices Appliances such as microwave ovens will normally draw more than their rated current For example A typical 600 watt microwave oven will draw approximately 1 000 watts Do not attach a battery charger if the charger carries a warning that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals Some fluorescent lamps may not operate properly with this type of Inverter If the bulb appears to be too bright or fails to light do not use the lamp with this Inverter Some fans with synchronous motors may slightly increase in
3. State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm California Health amp Safety code 25249 5 et seq Installation Precautions 1 DO NOT INSTALL THIS INVERTER INTO A BUILDING S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This Inverter is a vehicular accessory It is not designed to be safely used in a building s electrical system and has not been evaluated to meet building wiring codes Improper application may create a fire or electric shock hazard 2 To allow proper cooling install in indoor well ventilated area and do not cover ventilation openings or cooling fins Do not install in engine compartment Especially avoid placing the Inverter on carpets and rugs they are not only flammable but they also obstruct vents underneath it 3 Keep combustible materials and gasses away from the Inverter The Inverter produces sparks and heat during operation and can start a fire 4 Connect to 12 VDC power supply only A power supply with lower voltage will not operate the Inverter correctly and higher voltage could damage the Inverter 5 Connect input polarity properly Incorrect connection will damage Inverter and void warranty 6 Do not use in a marine application This Inverter is not intended to withstand the highly corrosive conditions in marine applications and would quickly be rendered inoperable or unsafe 10 11 12 13 14 15 WARNING This product contains or when used produces a chemical
4. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference i i pS ee te 1000 WATT CONTINUOUS 2000 WATT PEAK POWER INVERTER it our website at http www harborfreight com dur technical support at tech harborfreight com When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken AWARNING please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Copyright 2012 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included Specifications Voltage 12 VDC Nominal 9 11 15 VDC Input Ground Wire Gauge 8 AWG No Load Current Maximum efficiency Full load efficiency O
5. battery Optimal battery capacity capacity 500W 80 Ah 200 Ah 1000W 150 Ah 400 Ah 1500W 240 Ah 700 Ah 2000W 300 Ah 1000 Ah 3000W 450 Ah 1500 Ah 4000W 600 Ah 2000 Ah 5000W 750 Ah 2500 Ah Consult the chart above for approximate run time at different battery capacities If the battery does not have a capacity this large individually use a bank of batteries as explained below 5 Battery Bank assembly instructions a Read the following safety rules before assembling the battery bank Connect batteries in parallel negative terminals together to one cable positive terminals together to the other cable as shown in Battery Bank Example ONLY Do not connect 12V batteries in series from negative of one battery to the positive of the next This connection can result in voltage high enough to cause ELECTROCUTION Wear splash resistant ANSI approved safety goggles and electrically insulated gloves while assembling battery bank Only connect similar batteries together in a battery bank Do not connect old and new batteries together flooded and gel cells together or batteries of different capacities together Connect all batteries in the battery bank together using cables of the thickness recommended on the specification sheet or thicker Since amp draw on this low voltage circuit will be very high thinner cables present a fire hazard Locate battery bank in a clean well ventilated area away from ignition sources an
6. d flammable materials Batteries release explosive hydrogen gas while charging Charge store and maintain batteries according to supplier s instructions To Negative Inverter Terminal OUTPUT 12V 200 Ah Lead Acid To Increase Capacity Connect lt Additional aa 3 42V 200 Ah Lead Acid Batteries Here 200 Ah Lead Acid Battery OUTPUT To Positive Inverter Terminal 12 V 400 Ah Battery Bank Example 200 Ah batteries shown for illustration Bank Capacity single battery capacity x of batteries 400 Ah capacity is for two 200 Ah batteries b Connect the batteries in parallel as shown above Connect all of the positive terminals to one another c Then connect all the negative terminals to one another d Connect the negative and positive output cables to opposite ends of the bank Do not allow the output cables to touch one another e Test the voltages at the output cables to help ensure that the battery bank is properly wired If the voltage is higher than 13 volts then part of the battery bank is likely connected in series a negative terminal of one battery attached toa positive terminal of another instead of in parallel Carefully examine the diagram and correct the wiring before attaching to the Inverter 6 Turn the Inverter s Switch off 7 Connect the output cables from the battery bank to the Inverter CENT E C eM Item 60704 For technical questi
7. ezer Coffee Maker Reciprocating Saw 600 Note The above chart is intended as a general guideline only actual device wattage requirements will vary Some devices listed above may require a pure sine wave Inverter instead for proper operation CENT ECL Item 60704 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician AWARNIN TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK Turn the Inverter off and disconnect its power supply before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM INVERTER FAILURE Do not use damaged Inverter If abnormal noise vibration or heating occurs have the problem corrected before further use Wear splash resistant ANSI approved safety goggles and electrically insulated gloves while working near batteries 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the 3 Maintain batteries according to manufacturer s general condition of the Inverter Check for instructions Check electrolyte level on all batteries after charging and refill as needed e loose hardware Charge batteries according to manufacturer s damaged electrical wiring recommendations ONLY incorrect charging e cracked or broken parts and may cause battery damage or explosion any other condition that may 4 DO NOT OPEN HOUSING affect its safe operation Contains no
8. known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Keep Inverter dry and clean Do not expose to rain snow spray bilge water or dust Use cables that are thick enough The more power amps or the longer the cables the thicker they need to be to prevent overheating and fire Install as close to DC source as possible but not in a closed area with vented lead acid batteries Vented lead acid batteries release explosive hydrogen gas that can be ignited by the Inverter Mount Inverter horizontally Verify that installation surface has no hidden utility lines before drilling or driving screws This product is not a toy Keep it out of reach of children Do not use with positive ground electrical systems Most automobiles trucks and RV s have negative ground systems The positive battery on the Inverter must be the last connection made and must be connected before the Inverter is turned on There may be a small spark during the final connection This is normal Properly ground the Inverter s case as ex
9. nverter the Inverter may shut down automatically The Inverter may automatically shut down if its internal temperature gets too high Note Even though this Inverter has built in mechanisms to minimize damage these situations should be avoided because they can still damage the Inverter or battery 1 Place the Inverter on a dry level non flammable stable surface Make sure the Inverter has adequate ventilation and is not in direct sunlight 2 Connect one end of a ground wire not included use at least recommended wire thickness from specification sheet to the wing nut located on the back of the Inverter Then connect the other end of the ground wire to a paint rust free grounded metal surface such as the vehicle chassis Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 3 Battery Type Selection e Use only deep cycle lead acid batteries with this Inverter such as 12 volt marine RV deep cycle batteries Do not use automotive engine starting SLI or maintenance free wet cell batteries with this Inverter they are designed for repeated shallow discharge and will wear out quickly Gel and AGM Absorbed Glass Mat batteries can be used with this Inverter but they require special charging procedures Refer to battery supplier s instructions Item 60704 4 Battery capacity selection about 1 hour about 4 hour Inverter discharge time discharge time Output Minimum
10. ons please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 Operating Instructions 1 Plug 120 V device s into the receptacles Switch all devices off The devices must not use more than the rated wattage during continuous operation otherwise they may overload the Inverter 2 Turn the Inverter s Switch on NOTE Some rechargeable devices may damage the Inverter or the device s When first using a rechargeable device check the Inverter s temperature for the first ten minutes If it becomes abnormally hot do not use the device with the Inverter Turn the device s on one at a time If the alarm sounds turn off the device s Unplug the device s from the Inverter Check the wattage of the devices if there were multiple devices plugged in discontinue use of one or more If a single device set the alarm off it is not appropriate for use with the Inverter If the Inverter is powered by a vehicle s starting battery be careful not to discharge the battery to the point that it will no longer start the engine If needed operate the engine periodically to maintain the batteries charge Do not operate a vehicle s engine in an enclosed space Inverter will consume some power while on even without loads attached Turn Inverter off after use CENT ECL Page 8 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 60704 Typical Device Power Consumption Product Wattage Product Wattage Product Wattage Chest Fre
11. plained in this manual Item 60704 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 Battery Precautions 1 Wear splash resistant ANSI approved safety goggles and electrically insulated gloves while working near batteries Charge store and maintain batteries according to supplier s instructions Locate batteries in a clean well ventilated area away from ignition sources and flammable materials Vented lead acid batteries release explosive hydrogen gas while charging Operation Precautions 1 Multiple outlet power strips with switches and circuit breakers only interrupt power to the hot receptacle terminals The neutral terminals remain powered with respect to the ground terminals So strip switch may be off but part of device may still be powered Inspect supply connections before use to ensure they are tight and that insulation is not damaged Do not use this Inverter to power sensitive devices such as medical devices or computers Do not use in ignition protected areas Some rechargeable devices can damage the Inverter Check the temperature of the device several times when it is charging If the device becomes extremely hot turn the power off remove the device and do not use with the Inverter again Check for breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the Inverter s operation If damaged have it repaired before use Service Precautions 2 Page 4
12. rs Some audio equipment may perform poorly if run on Modified Sine Wave power Sine Wave Inverters provide power that is identical to or even better than the power supplied by your power company Motors start easier and run cooler under Sine Wave power Certain devices such as laser printers variable speed motors and digital clocks require sine wave power to operate properly Sine wave Inverters are typically more expensive for their capacity than other Inverters including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Q Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document ACAUTION This Inverter must only be connected to batteries with a output voltage of 12 volts DC Lower voltage will not operate the Inverter properly and more voltage could damage the Inverter or the device being powered Do not use this Inverter with positive ground electrical systems The Inverter has a number of shut down points for the safety of the operator the Inverter and the devices being used with it e If the DC input voltage drops too low the alarm on the Inverter will sound If the input voltage drops further the Inverter will shut down automatically to prevent permanent battery damage Recharge the battery soon If the DC input voltage exceeds 15V the Inverter will shut down automatically e If the output load power rises higher than the rating power of the I
13. s or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state C E N T ECL 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353
14. speed when powered by the Inverter This is not harmful to the fan or to the Inverter Inverter will consume some power while on even without loads attached Turn Inverter off after use Have your Inverter serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the Inverter is maintained Fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating only A SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 60704 Symbology Double Insulated Direct Current Supply p Canadian Standards Association OA es Underwriters Laboratories Inc Volts Alternating Current Alternating Current Supply fre Equipment Grounding Conductor CENT E C eM Item 60704 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 Output waveform oes oes 7 x a a A pS Modified i X i i Sine I i i i MSW sorai Ho D gp H l Sine i i i i Wave i i y i Li Li I i I Li E t 1 This Inverter s output is a Modified Sine Wave Power from most electric utilities is a Sine Wave Note Only multimeters identified as TRUE RMS will read Modified Sine Wave voltage accurately Installation Modified Sine Wave MSW power is suitable for most AC devices and power supplies used in electronic equipment transformers and motors Do not use to power sensitive devices such as medical equipment or compute
15. user serviceable parts 2 AFTER USE clean external surfaces of infernal parts may Be electrified even with Inverter off and the Inverter with clean dry cloth A power disconnected 5 Store the Inverter in a clean dry safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people 6 Internal electronic components must be disposed of properly or recycled Page 10 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 60704 Troubleshooting Possible Causes Probable Solutions Inverter shuts off 1 Excessive load at output 1 Reduce load to less than rated power during use 2 Internal temperature is too high 2 Let the Inverter cool down for at least 30 minutes Make sure that the fan is not blocked and that the Inverter has sufficient ventilation No output voltage Cords not connected properly Check and secure connections Fuse on battery bank open Check battery bank fuse and replace as needed Internal fuse s open Have technician check internal fuses and replace as needed Only a qualified technician should open housing Low input voltage Recharge or replace battery 5 Loose or corroded connection 5 Clean and tighten connection High input voltage Remove charging source and make sure correct battery is being used and connected correctly Output voltage Input voltage is too high or too low Maintain input voltage at required level is incorrect Could not drive load 1
16. utput 1 USB port Thermal Shutdown 149 9 F Note Battery charge level wire length and other factors will effect performance Modified Sine Wave Voltage Range 115 10V C E N T E C eM WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol Itis used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided ACAUTION could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE CAUTION Addresses practices not related to personal injury Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 60704 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the Inverter IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH General Precautions 1 People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure 2 WARNING The brass components of this product contain lead a chemical known to the
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