m-Dimension 12/800N User manual

OWNERS MANUAL April 2009
Dimensions™
DC to AC Power Inverters
12/800N
12/1200N
Form 121139
121139D
ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company
OWNERS MANUAL for Models:
Manufacturer of Dimensions™ Inverters
4467 White Bear Parkway
St. Paul, MN55110
Phone:[phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.dimensions.sensata.com

OWNERS MANUAL
FORDIMENSIONS™
INVERTERS
Model XXX-12/800N
Model XXX-12/1200N
Table of Contents
Page
1. General . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Description . . . . . . . . 2
3. Installation . . . . . . . . 2
4. Start Up/Operation. . . 4
5. Troubleshooting. . . . . 4
6. Installation Figure 1 . . 5
7. Limited Warranty . . . . 6
1. GENERAL
1.01Dimensions inverters have been designed
and manufactured for many user applications and
longlife. They utilizepatentedconstructionmeth-
ods and high technology electronic parts and
circuitry.
1.02
CAUTION: Inverters produce hazardous
voltages,toavoid riskofharmorfiretheunitmust
beproperlyinstalled.Therearenouserserviceable
parts inside, do not remove the cover.
CAUTION: The inverter should not be mounted in
a location that may be exposed to rain or spray.
CAUTION: The inverter should not be installed in
a zero clearance enclosure.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if
correctpolarity isnot observedwheninstallingthe
DC input cables.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if an
externalACpowersourceisappliedtotheinverter’s
AC output or its hardwire output.
CAUTION: The inverter contains a circuit breaker
and capacitor that may produce a spark. Do not
mount in a confined battery or gas compartment.
CAUTION: Working in the vicinity of lead-acid
batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explo-
sivegases duringoperation. Thereisarisk ofacid
exposure. There is also a risk of high current
dischargefromshortingthebatterythatcancause
fire and explosion.
CAUTION: Be sure the inverter's circuit breaker
or fuse are turned off during installation.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.01 The inverter converts 12 VDC to 120
VAC, 60 HZ, having a pure sine wave form.
2.02 The inverter has a controlled frequency
at 60 HZ + 0.05%.
2.03 The inverter has internal protection
against output short circuit, output overload and
high temperature conditions. Also, there is a
thermally controlled cooling fan.
2.04 The inverter is designed to operate any
120VAC, 60HZsinglephaseappliance,equipment
or tool within its power ratings.
Inverter Rating
Inverter Input Output___
Model (VDC) (ADC) (VAC) (Watts)
12/800N 12.6 Up to 80 120 800
12/1200N 12.6 Up to 120 120 1200
3. INSTALLATION
3.01 The following instructions should be
thoroughly read and understood before installa-
tion.
3.02
CAUTION: Inverters produce hazard-
ous voltages, to avoid risk of harm or fire the unit
must be properly installed.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if
correctpolarityisnotobservedwheninstallingthe
DC input cables.
CAUTION: Damagetothe inverter willoccurif an
externalACpowersourceisappliedtotheinverter’s
AC outlet or its hardwire output.
CAUTION: Be sure the inverter's circuit breaker
or fuse are turned “OFF”during installation.
NOTE: Allwiring mustfollow theNational Electric
Code,Provincialorothercodesineffectatthetime
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3.05.3 Using smaller input cable or longer
length will greatly degrade the inverter peak
performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR VEHICLE
INSTALLATION:
Do not use the vehicle
chassis as the negative return in place of a
return cable. Use the same size cable as the
positive connection and run directly to the
battery.
3.05.4 Install the wires at the battery,
inverter and then fuse holder. Make sure that
clean,tight connectionsaremade. Usecarenot
to touch the positive and negative wires to-
gether,aviolentsparkwillresultandcouldcause
exploding batteries and fire.
3.05.5 The battery input terminals are
locatedinthe wiringcompartment. A mounting
spark may result when connecting the battery
wire,duetoaninitialchargingoftheoftheinternal
input capacitor.
3.05.6 CAUTION: Connecting the inverter
incorrectlytothebatterywillcausedamagethat
is not covered under warranty.
3.06 Remote Switch for Inverter
Operation - Fig. 1
3.06.1 All material used for the remote
switchshouldbeU.L.listedandinstalledperlow
voltage,Class2,wiringcode.A5ampin-linefuse
and a 18-gauge wire are recomended.
3.06.2 A remote switch may be connected
tothevioletwiremarked“RemoteSwitchHookup”
in the wiring compartment. You should first
removethis violetwire fromthe batterypositive
inputterminal;thenconnectthevioletwiretothe
load side of the remote switch. Fused, positive
battery voltage is connected to the line side of
the switch. The cable clamp strain relief should
be used to secure the field wires.
3.06.3 The switch should be mounted at
a convenient location in a listed outlet box with
approved strain relief.
3.06.4
NOTE: A remote switch, if in-
stalled, will operate only if the local ON/OFF
of installation, regardless of suggestions in this
manual. All wires should be copper conductors.
3.03 Mounting
3.03.1 Locate a suitable, secure vertical or
horizontalmountingsurfaceasclosetothebattery
as possible without being in the same air tight
compartment. The maximum recommended
distance between the mounting location and the
battery is 20 feet.
CAUTION: Mount the inverter on a vertical
surfacewiththefrontcontrolpanelpointingdown.
3.03.2 The location should provide ad-
equate ventilation and clearance to prevent unit
over-heatingduringoperation. Atleast1/2inchof
clearance is required on all sides.
3.03.3 Secure the unit with 1/4 inch screws
or bolts in the mounting slots on the flanges of the
chassis.
3.04 Chassis Bonding Lug - FIG. 1
3.04.1 Connect a #8 gauge or greater
copperwirebetweenthebondinglugontheinverter
and the earth grounding system or the vehicle
chassis.
3.05 Battery Wiring - FIG. 1
3.05.1
CAUTION: Assure that hydrogen
gas does not accumulate near the battery by
keepingtheareawellventilated.Asparkmayresult
whenconnecting thefinalbatterywiringdue toan
initial charging of the internal input capacitor.
3.05.2 Use stranded copper wire between
the battery and inverter as indicated. A line fuse
must be installed between the battery and the
inverter. Codes require that the fuse be within 18
inches of the battery.
DC Input Wire Lengths (maximum)
and Fusing Guide
Distance(feet)
Model 1-10 11-15 16-20
12/800N 6 ga 4 ga 2 ga
12/1200N 4 ga 2 ga 1 ga
AWG: 6 4 2 1
Fuse: 150A 200A 250A 300A
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switch on the face of the inverter is turned "On".
You may use several switches or relays in parallel
in lieu of one remote switch. If the remote switch
isnotused,theinvertercanbeturned“Off”or“On”
with the switch on the inverter.
3.07 120 VAC Output
3.07.1
CAUTION: Do not connect another
source of AC power directly to the output of the
inverter. This will result in damage to the inverter
that is not covered under warranty!
3.07.2 The 120 VAC output of the inverter
is provided at the GFCI receptacle outlet on the
inverter.
3.07.3 The output is also presented behind
the wiring compartment panel for direct hardwire
wire leads. The black wire is hot, the white wire is
neutral and the green wire is ground. The cable
clampstrainreliefshouldbeusedtosecurethefield
wires.
3.07.4 The hardwire A.C. output is not
ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) protected.
GFCI outlets should be installed at all appropriate
locationsperNEC 551. TheGFCI outletshouldbe
Hubbell, Model GFR5352XX (20A) or GFR5252XX
(15A).
3.07.5 The remote AC outlets should be
mounted at a convenient location in a listed outlet
box with approved strain relief.
4. START-UP/OPERATION
4.01 To operate the inverter, turn the switch
to "ON". Assure that the output breakers are
reset. If a remote switch is used, the inverter is
turned "On" or "Off" by the remote switch.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5.01 Sensata offers free phone consultation
concerninginstallationortroubleshooting. Callthe
Customer Service Department at 1-800-553-6418
or 651-653-7000; fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
5.02 If the inverter fails to operate, use the
followingtroubleshootingprocedure.
5.02.1Connect a 100 watt light bulb to the
inverter output.
5.02.2 Make sure that the inverter
isturned“On”alongwiththeremoteswitch,ifused,
and that the circuit breakers are reset.
5.02.3 Check the connection to the
remoteswitch,ifused. +12VDCmust bepresent
at the violet wire for the unit to operate. If not,
check any fuses in the +12VDC remote switch
circuit.
5.02.4 Observe the fault indicating lights
on the front of the inverter.
a) The Low battery light indicates a low
battery condition. Switch the inverter “Off” for 5
seconds, then “On” again. The light coming on
againindicatesafaultinthebatterywiring,battery
capacity and voltage or the line fuse.
b) The Overload light indicates an output
wiringshortcircuitoraloadthatistoolargeforthe
power rating of the inverter. Switch the inverter
“Off”, remove the short circuit or excessive load
from the output, then switch the inverter back
“On”.c) The High temperature light indicates the
inverterhasoverheated. Theunitwillautomatically
turn back on when it has cooled to 40 degrees C
(104 degrees F). Verify the inverter is not in a
closed compartment and that the fan is not
blocked.
5.03 Call Sensata for technical assistance and/
orareturnauthorizationnumberiftheabovesteps
arecompletedandtheinverterstillwillnotoperate
satisfactorily.
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WARNING: CONNECTING THE BATTERY WITH THE WRONG POLARITY
TO THE INVERTER WILL CAUSE DAMAGE THAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER
THE WARRANTY.
Pos. from
Batt.
High temperature
Charge voltage
adjustment
Figure #1
Output
breaker
POS
NEG
FRONT VIEW
On
Off Inverter
Overload
Customer Installed Option
Violet Wire Remote Switch
Fuse
BATTERY
AC Hardwire
Output
Fuse
Fuse & Fuseholder
Low battery
Inverter power
External power

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• No returned materials will be accepted without an accompanying Returned Materials Authorization Number (RMA) from the factory.
• Credit will be issued for returned goods to the original purchaser within 60 days of purchase, provided the inverter is returned to Dimensions
unused and not mounted. The amount of credit will be issued at Dimensions discretion based on the condition of the product.
• Customer must be in good standing with Sensata Technologies.
• Inverters that are discontinued, high-voltage (over 24vdc), special-order or used are excluded and will not be eligible for credit. Non-
inverter items such as cable assemblies, fuses and fuse holders, will not be eligible for credit
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Sensata warrants to the original purchaser for use that the goods or any component thereof manufactured by Sensata will be free from defects
in workmanship from the date of purchase for the period listed on the product label, provided such goods are installed, maintained and used
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