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Owner’s Guide
PROwatt 1000 Inverter
PROWatt100.book Page i Friday, January 5, 2001 3:03 PM
Contents
Main
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About This Guide
Purpose
Scope
Audience
Organization
Page
Conventions Used
Related Information
Page
Important Safety Information
General Precautions
Explosive Gas Precautions
Precautions When Working With Batteries
Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances
Contents
1Introduction
2 PROwatt 1000 Features
3 Installation
4Operation
5 Troubleshooting
Index
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Quality Power
Ease of Use
Comprehensive Protection
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Materials List
Front Panel (AC End)
Back Panel (DC End)
Remote On/Off Switch
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Safety Instructions
Installation Codes
Installation Tools and Materials
Tools
Materials
Overview of Installation Steps
Designing Your Installation
Calculating Battery Requirements
Choosing a Charging System
Choosing a Location
Connecting to an Existing AC Circuit
AC Wiring Precautions
AC Wiring Procedure
Installing Transfer Switches in AC Circuits
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Installing the Remote On/Off Switch
Mounting the Inverter
Connecting the Chassis Ground
Grounding Locations
Connecting DC Cables
Cabling Guidelines
Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines
Installation
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Cabling Procedure
Figure 3-5 Configuration for Normal Loads
PROwatt 1000
Connecting DC Cables
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Figure 3-6 Configuration for Heavy Loads
PROwatt 1000
ALL OFF 2
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ALL OFF 2
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Turning the Inverter On and Off
Operating Several Loads at Once
Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges
Using the Remote On/Off Switch
Testing the GFCI-Protected AC Outlet
Reading the Front Panel Indicators
Battery Voltage Indicator
Battery Current Indicator
Operating Limits
Power Output
Input Voltage
Inverter Loads
Problem Loads
Trouble Loads
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5
Common Problems
Buzz in Audio Equipment
Television Reception
Troubleshooting Reference
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Electrical Performance (Inverter)
Physical (Inverter) Dimensions (Remote On/Off Switch)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Battery Types
Automotive Starting Batteries
Deep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries
Battery Size
Estimating Battery Requirements
Battery Sizing Example
Battery Sizing Worksheet
Using Multiple Batteries
Two Batteries Connected In Parallel
Using Multiple Batteries
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Two Separate Battery Banks
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Figure B-2 Configuration for Heavy Loads
PROwatt 1000
ALL OFF 2
Battery Tips
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Charging System Requirements
Charging With an Engine Alternator
Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator
Using an Alternator Controller
Using a High-Output Alternator
Charging From AC Power
Charging From Alternative Energy Sources
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D
Warranty
Return Material Authorization Policy
Return Material Procedure
Information About Your System
Remote On/Off Switch Mounting Template
Figure D-1 Remote On/Off Switch Mounting Template
Cut out area within the dotted lines.
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Index
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