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- Page 1 Item No. 2403 AC Inverter 8,000 Watt ™ DC to AC Power Inverter User’s Manual Please visit our website for the latest information on this product.
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Page 2: About This Inverter
™ ® Thank you for purchasing this 8,000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter by Wagan Tech. With minimal care and proper treatment it will provide years of reliable service. Carefully read, understand and comply with all instructions before use. Keep this manual for future reference. -
Page 3: Specifications
Dimensions (L x W x H) 22.5 x 11 x 8.5 in. (570 x 280 x 215 mm) Net weight 42.6 lb (19.2 kg) ©2015 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan Tech and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation. -
Page 4: Load Considerations
AC Inverter 8,000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter by Wagan Tech ™ ® LOAD CONSIDERATIONS When a motorized appliance motor starts, it requires an initial surge of power. This surge of power is called the “starting load” or “peak load”. Once started, the appliance requires less power to continue to operate. -
Page 5: Front Panel
DC voltage reading is the measurement of the voltage between the DC input terminals of the inverter, not the actual battery voltage. During high wattage applications the display may show a ©2015 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan Tech and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation. -
Page 6: Ground Terminal
AC Inverter 8,000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter by Wagan Tech ™ ® lower voltage level than the battery because of the voltage drop that occurs between the input cables and the battery. This voltage drop should not be excessive as this will seriously reduce run time. -
Page 7: Rear Panel
Multiple DC terminal sets allow one to four sets of battery cables to be connected to the inverter. This allows multiple, more readably available flexible cables to be attached to the inverter. ©2015 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan Tech and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation. -
Page 8: Power Inverter Output Waveform
AC Inverter 8,000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter by Wagan Tech ™ ® POWER INVERTER OUTPUT WAVEFORM This inverter’s AC output is a Modified Sine Wave (MSW) 115 volts AC. The comparison of Modified Sine Wave and household sine wave is shown below. -
Page 9: Determining The Maximum Appliance Wattage
Using the 1,500 watts (or 150 amps) for 10 hours example as above, then 150 amps is needed for 10 hours. This provides us with the basic amp-hours (AH) of battery that is required. Ten hours ©2015 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan Tech and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation. - Page 10 AC Inverter 8,000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter by Wagan Tech ™ ® at 150 amps equals 1,500 amp-hours (AH). This answer is just a beginning because there are other factors that determine actual run time. These include: •...
- Page 11 If the batteries are to share a compartment with the inverter, then use sealed lead-acid batteries that are available in gel cell and AGM varieties. Both sealed battery types will not spill liquid electrolyte (acid) when overturned or punctured. ©2015 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan Tech and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation.
- Page 12 AC Inverter 8,000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter by Wagan Tech ™ ® Battery Bank Diagram Fusing Requirements NOTE: It is important that for this 8,000 watt inverter has main battery fuses connected to the positive (+) battery cable(s) as close as possible to the connected battery bank’s positive terminal.
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Page 13: Connecting The Inverter
“earth ground”. This can be an attachment to a six foot long copper clad metal rod driven into the ground. In the unlikely event of a short circuit, operating the inverter without proper grounding can ©2015 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan Tech and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation. -
Page 14: Charging The Battery Bank
AC Inverter 8,000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter by Wagan Tech ™ ® result in electrical shock. At the factory, the negative DC terminals are also electrically connected to the ground terminal. 5. Locate the cable/terminal insulating boots. Slide the boot on the cable before stripping the insulator and installing the ring connector. -
Page 15: Operating Issues Tv And Audio
This is caused by insufficient filtering in the audio system. The only solution to this problem is to get a sound system with a higher quality power supply. ©2015 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan Tech and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
AC Inverter 8,000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter by Wagan Tech ™ ® TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: No Output Voltage Reason Solution Poor contact with battery terminals. Shut down inverter and disconnect. Clean terminals thoroughly and reconnect. Blown DC battery fuse(s) Turn off inverter. - Page 17 Recharge or replace battery. Inadequate power being Use lower gage (heavier) cable. Keep cable delivered to the inverter or length as short as possible. excessive voltage drop. ©2015 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Wagan Tech and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation.
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Page 18: Warranty Disclaimers
WAGAN Corporation disclaims any liability for consequential damages. In no event will WAGAN Corporation be responsible for any amount of damages beyond the amount paid for the product at retail. - Page 20 31088 San Clemente Street Hayward, CA 94544, U.S.A. Tel: + 1.510.471.9221 U.S. & Canada Toll Free: 1.800.231.5806 customerservice@wagan.com www.wagan.com ©2015 Wagan Corporation. All Rights Reserved Wagan Tech and wagan.com are trademarks used by Wagan Corporation REV20150702-E...