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Duracell inverter 1000 User Manual

Duracell inverter 1000
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Owner's Guide
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Questions and Answers:

Duracell inverter 1000 Specifications

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BrandDuracell
Modelinverter 1000
CategoryInverter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this Owner's Guide for future reference.

Safety Precautions

Explosive Gas Precautions

Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation.

Precautions When Working With Batteries

Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed.

Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances

The output of the inverter is non-sinusoidal. Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the Duracell® Inverter 1000.

Installation Guide

Designing Your Installation

Before doing anything else, you need to determine how you are going to use your Duracell, and then design a power system that will give you maximum performance.

Calculating Battery Requirements

Battery type and battery size strongly affect the performance of the Duracell. Determine how much battery capacity you need.

Choosing an Effective Charging System

The charging system must be appropriate for your particular installation. A well-designed charging system will ensure that power is available when you need it.

Choosing an Appropriate Location

The Duracell must only be installed in a location that is: Dry, Cool, Ventilated, Safe, Close to battery, Protected from battery gases.

Calculating Cable Sizes

To operate safely and effectively, the Duracell needs proper cables and fuses. Calculate DC input and chassis ground cable sizes.

Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size

Because your batteries can provide thousands of amps of short-circuit current, you need fuses or circuit breakers...

Installing the Duracell

Installation Safety Instructions

Before you start to install the Duracell: Review the 'Important Safety Instructions' on page v.

Installation Tools and Materials

Tools: Wire stripper, Wrench for DC terminals, Screwdrivers, Crimping tool. Materials: fasteners, DC input cable, ring terminals, lugs, fuse(s), chassis ground cable.

Overview of Installation Steps

These are the three steps for installing your Duracell: Mount the inverter, Connect the chassis ground, Connect the DC cables.

Mounting the Inverter

Do not mount the inverter under the hood of your vehicle. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation.

Connecting the Chassis Ground

Never operate the Duracell without properly connecting the chassis ground.

Grounding Locations

You must connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding point. The grounding point varies depending on where you install the Duracell.

Chassis Ground Screw Connection

We recommend that you attach the cable to the chassis ground screw with a ring terminal.

Connecting the DC Cables

Consult Figure 3-1, 'Configuration for Normal Loads' on page 3-2, or, Figure 3-2, 'Configuration for Heavy Loads' on page 3-3...

Operation

Turning the Inverter On and Off

The On/Off switch on the inverter's front panel turns the control circuit in the Duracell on and off.

Operating Limits

Inverter Loads

Routine Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

Chapter 5 will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the Duracell.

Buzz in Audio Equipment

Some inexpensive stereo systems may emit a buzzing noise from their loudspeakers when operated from the Duracell.

Television Reception Interference

When the Duracell is operating, it can interfere with television reception on some channels.

Troubleshooting Reference

Troubleshooting Table

Provides a reference for problems, possible causes, and solutions for common issues like low output voltage or no output voltage.

Specifications

Battery Types and Selection

Battery Size and Capacity

Discusses battery size or capacity as crucial for efficient operation and the importance of purchasing sufficient capacity.

Estimating Battery Requirements

Using Multiple Batteries

Battery Tips

Battery State of Charge

Alternators and Charging Systems

Charging System Requirements

Your charging system should deliver 25% of battery amp-hour capacity and charge to 14.4 volts.

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