CERTA CTPSWAVINVA 3000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter User Guide

User Guide
3000W PURE SINE WAVE
POWER INVERTER
(12V TO 240V)
CTPSWAVINVA

SAFETY & WARNINGS

Before first use, read all safety warnings and instructions in this user guide. Retain this user guide for future reference.
It is high recommended to have this product installed by a licensed electrician or autoelectrician.

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Use the inverter in a dry, dust-free location. Ensure proper ventilation by not covering or blocking ventilation openings. Install the inverter in a compartment with enough clearance.
• The wiring used with the inverter must be correctly sized and in good condition to avoid the risk of electric shock and fire.
• Avoid installing the inverter in compartments that contain batteries or flammable materials or atmospheres as the components of the inverter can produce arcs or sparks.
• This inverter incorporates standard AC short circuit protection. It is recommended to use additional over-current circuit breaker protection or fusing. Consult a qualified electrician if needed.
• When working on the inverter, remove metal objects, use insulated tools, wear rubber gloves and rubber-soled shoes.
• If this product shows any signs of damage, cease use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support.
• Do not operate the inverter near water, with wet hands or in areas with high humidity.
• This product does not contain user serviceable parts, do not attempt to open, modify or disassemble.
• Check the DC input connections to ensure they are secure and correctly oriented to positive and negative.
• Avoid dropping any metal tool on the battery posts as it can cause a violent short circuit that can result in sparks, fire, explosion causing severe injuries.
• Install the inverter in a well-ventilated area and avoid blocking the front or rear air vents.
• Ensure the inverter receives adequate DC input power by using appropriately sized cable.
• Mount the inverter horizontally if possible to prevent debris from falling in ventilation holes.
• Do not operate the inverter near combustible gas, explosives or fire.
• Do not connect appliances that may feed power back into the inverter.
• Operating the inverter outside the temperature range of -15C to 35C will reduce the output efficiency.
• To extend the lifespan of the inverter, it is recommended to keep the load usage under 85% of the rated output level.
• The temperature of the inverter will be high after operating for a long time; do not touch it due to risk of burns.
• To avoid electric shock, do not place metal objects into the inverter.
• Do not touch the metal of the socket while inserting the plug into the socket.

Disposal

**** This marking indicates that this appliance should not be disposed with other house-hold wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

COMPONENTS

OVERVIEW

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Ensure all DC connections are tight. Loose connections can cause overheating and pose a hazard. Only use high-quality copper wire and keep the cable in a suitable length.
Choosing a Location
When choosing a location for the power inverter, keep in mind the following recommendations:

• Make sure it has enough ventilation. Ideally, there should be at least 50cm of clear space behind the exhaust vents to allow proper heat dissipation. Overheating can reduce the inverter’s output capacity.
• Protect it from dust, debris, water, and moisture.
• Do not install it in the same enclosure as the batteries.

Connecting the Inverter

1. Mount the inverter using 4mm screws appropriate for the surface the inverter will be on. Orient the inverter so that objects cannot fall into the ventilation holes.
2. Ensure the inverter power switch is in the OFF position.
3. Using the table below as a reference, select the correct cable size, then measure, cut and terminate the required cable length. Note: If in doubt use a larger size.
   Ouput (Max AC Watts)| Ouput (Continous AC Watts)| Load (Max Cont. DC Amps)| Cable Gauge| Nominal Area
   ---|---|---|---|---
   600| 300| 25| 8 B&S| 10mm2
   1200| 600| 50| 6 B&S| 15mm2
   2000| 1000| 83| 4 B&S| 20mm2
   3000| 1500| 125| 3 B&S| 25mm2
   4000| 2000| 166| 2 B&S| 35mm2
   6000| 3000| 250| 1 B&S| 50mm2
4. Connect the positive (+) cable to the RED DC input positive (+) terminal located on the rear of the inverter.
5. Connect the negative (-) cable to the BLACK DC input negative (-) terminal on the rear of the inverter.
6. Ensure connections are secure.
7. Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) cables to the corresponding terminals on the battery. Ensure all connections are secure.
8. Connect the grounding wire to the ground stud on the rear of the inverter. Connect the grounding wire to a suitable ground in your vehicle.
9. Ensure that all cables are connected to the correct polarity.
10. Ensure all devices and appliances are disconnected from the inverter. Turn on the inverter to confirm its functionality.
11. If the GREEN power indicator is on the inverter is functioning correctly and ready for devices to be connected.
12.  If the RED fault indicator is on, do not connect any devices to the inverter and refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of this guide.

OPERATION

1. Ensure the inverter is switched OFF before connecting any devices.
2. Ensure that the devices to be powered by the inverter are in a safe and functional condition.
3. Check the electrical requirements of the devices by examining the compliance plate or sticker. If unsure, contact the manufacturer for guidance. It’s important to note that the inverter must be able to produce the required amount of continuous power. For example, if the appliance needs 650 watts, a 1000W inverter would be necessary.
4. Connect the appliance to the inverter. If there are multiple devices, start by connecting the one with the largest electrical load.
5. Turn on the inverter.
6. Once it’s operating normally, turn on the next device, and continue in this way for the remaining devices.

CLEANING & CARE

• Check that the fan vents are unobstructed to ensure proper airflow within the inverter.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust or debris from the fan area to maintain the efficiency of the fan.
• When cleaning the case or front panel, use a soft and dry cloth. If the case or front panel is very dirty, clean it with a neutral and non-abrasive detergent. Do not use alcohol or ammonia-based solutions.
• Avoid introducing any liquid or metal objects into the inverter to prevent damage to the unit.
• Confirm that the screws on the DC input terminal are secure and verify that the inverter power indicator is functioning correctly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Power indicator (GREEN)| Fault indicator (RED)| Alarm| AC output| Problem| Solution
---|---|---|---|---|---
ON| OFF| Continuous| Yes| Low input voltage alarm| Cease use, recharge the battery or replace with a charged battery.
ON| ON| Beeping| No| Low input voltage shut down.| Cease use, recharge the battery or replace with a charged battery.
ON| ON| Beeping| No| High voltage input shut down| Cease use, check that the battery is not damage. Replace with the correct voltage battery.
ON| ON| Beeping| No| Output overload shut down| The connected devices are drawing too much power or there are too many connected devices. Reduce the output, turn off the inverter, wait 4-6 minutes before restarting.
ON| ON| Beeping| No| High temp shut down| Cease use, turn off the inverter and wait for it to cool down before restarting.
ON| ON| Beeping| No| Output short circuit| Cease use and turn off the inverter. Inspect all connections, cables and devices for signs of damage. Restart the inverter.

SPECIFICATIONS

the inverter will automatically resume operation.
Over voltage| Input over voltage shutdown| DC 16V +/- 0.3V
Over-voltage recovery voltage| When the input voltage drops to 14V +/- 0.3V, the inverter will automatically resume operation.
Over-load| Over-load shutdown| Yes (1550-1800W)
Over-load recovery| Reduce the load in the rated power range.
Restart inverter recovery work. Or Wait 6 – 7 minutes for the inverter to recover automatically.
Over temp| Over-temperature protection| Yes
Over- temperature recovery| When the temperature inside the inverter decreases to the set point, the inverter will recover automatically.
Short circuit| Output short circuit protection| Yes
Short circuit recovery| After troubleshooting, restart the inverter by manual to resume work.
Reverse protection| Reverse connection will blow the fuse, fuse replacement with the same specifications can fix the inverter.
Operating temperature| 5 – 35°C
Fuse| 40A x4
Cooling method| Fan
Remote control (Optional)| RJ12 port, 6m cable

Need more information?
We hope that this user guide has given you
the assistance needed for a simple set-up.
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References

• Kogan Help Centre

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