Owner'S Guide: 2000 Watt Dctoac
Owner'S Guide: 2000 Watt Dctoac
Owner'S Guide: 2000 Watt Dctoac
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2000 Watt
The power cable is very important to the performance of the inverter. Because
the inverter has a low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is
essential between the battery and inverter. This is so it can deliver the
maximum amount of energy to the load. Keep the cable length as short as
possible, no more than four feet (one and a half meters). This will keep the
voltage drop to a minimum. If the cable has too much voltage drop, the
inverter may shut down when drawing higher currents because voltage at the
inverter may drop below 10.5 volts. If you must use longer cables (up to 10
feet), choose thicker cables, such as # Ø AWG, and trim the ends of the cable
to fit the terminals.
NOTE: It is a good idea to check and tighten these screws from time to time.
They can become loose by vibrations or thermal cycling. Loose connectors
result in excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted
insulation.
4. The inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads. Press the
Power Button to on. If several loads are to be operated by the inverter, turn
them on separately, after the inverter has been turned on. This will ensure
that the inverter does not have to deliver the starting currents required for
all the loads at once.
CAUTION:
Connect the RPPD2000 to batteries with a normal output of 12-volts DC only.
6-volt batteries do not supply enough voltage, and a 24-volt battery supplies
too much voltage and will damage the RPPD2000. Never work on the AC
wiring without first physically disconnecting the DC connections.
NOTE: The Power Button turns the control circuit in the inverter on and off. It
does not disconnect power from the inverter. When the button is in the off
position, the inverter draws no current from the battery. When it’s in the on
position, but no power is being supplied to a load, the inverter draws less
than ½ amp from the battery. This is low current draw. It would take more than
a week to discharge a 100 ampere hour battery at this rate depending on the
age of the battery. For safety disconnect the RPPD2000 from the battery
when not in use.
Input Voltage Output Wattage Output Kilowatts
Operating Indicators:
Indicators on the output end of the unit show the inverters power status and
alarms for conditions that could cause it to shut down. When the inverter
power is on, the voltage input and power output indicators, automatically
toggle between input and output values at three-second intervals. The three
LEDs indicate the mode the meter is in and the three digits indicate the
voltage or power value.
NOTE: Once the inverter power output value has exceeded 999 watts, the
display will indicate kilowatts. Example: 1.25 kilowatts = 1250 watts.
NOTE: Internal inverter temperature can rise due to being operated in a high
heat environment or due to the fan or vents being blocked during operation
(even in relatively cool outside air). To restore normal operation, turn the unit
off and allow it to cool. The inverter will automatically return to normal
operation after it has cooled.
USB Outlet; The USB outlet will supply 5 volts at 500ma to charge and power
cell phones, iPods® and other small electronics.
Operating Limits
Power Output:
The inverter can deliver 2000 watts for about 60 minutes. The inverter must
cool for 15 minutes before it can resume operation at 2000 watts.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or loss of life, never start or leave your
engine running in a poorly ventilated area such as a garage.
Helpful Formulas:
To Convert AMPS to WATTS: AMPS X VOLTS = WATTS
To Convert WATTS to AMPS: WATTS ÷ VOLTS = AMPS
These formulas yield a close approximation of the continuous loads of a
product.
For example: You have a freezer with a continuous load of 4 amps, and a start
up load of 12 amps:
4 amps x 120 volts = 480 watts continuous, 12 amps x 120 volts = 1440 watts
starting load
You would need an inverter with peak-surge rating greater than 1440 watts to
run this appliance.
*NOTE: The power rating given with microwave ovens is the “cooking power”
which refers to the power being “delivered” to the food being cooked. The
actual operating power requirement rating is higher than the cooking power
rating (for example, a microwave with “advertised” rating of 700 watts usually
corresponds to almost 1100 watts of power consumption). The actual power
consumption is usually stated on the back of the microwave. If the operating
power requirement cannot be found on the back of the microwave, check the
owner's manual or contact the appliance manufacturer.
Specifications:
Operating AC Voltage (Normal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105~125-Volts AC
DC Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10~15-Volts DC
Continuous AC Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Watts
USB Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Volts DC
Maximum AC Power Output (Surge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 Watts
AC Output Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Hz ±2Hz
AC Output Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modified Sine Wave
Battery Drain with No AC Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.50 Amps
Efficiency (Maximum). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87%
Ambient Operating Temperature Range. . . . . . . . 14°F (-10°C) ~ 104°F (40°C)
Low Battery Alarm Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ±0.3-Volts DC
Low Battery Shut Down Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 ±0.3-Volts DC
High Voltage Shut Down Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.5 ±0.5-Volts DC
Specifications Subject to Change without Notice
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