Kisae IC1220100 User manual

A bso Sinewave
Inverter-Charger
2000W (IC1220100)
3000W (IC1230150)
4000W (IC244090i)
Owner’s Manual
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For safe and optimum performance, the KISAE Abso Inverter-Charger must be used properly.
Carefully read and follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual and give special attention to the
CAUTION and WARNING statements.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide, KISAE
Technology assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Note as well that specifications and
product functionality may change without notice.
Important
Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before using your KISAE Inverter-Charger.
Misuse may result in damage to the unit and/or cause harm or serious injury. Read manual in its
entirety before using the unit and save manual for future reference.
Product Numbers
IC1230150 A b so Inverter-Charger 3000 (12V – 120VAC)
IC1220100
A b so Inverter-Charger 2000 (12V – 120VAC)
IC244090i
A b so Inverter-Charger 4000 (24V – 230VAC)
Document Part Number
MUIC1230 Rev B
Service Contact Information
Email:[e-mail]
Phone : [phone]
Web :www.kisaetechnology.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This section contains important safety information for the unit. Each time, before using the unit, READ
ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the unit, and all appropriate sections of
this guide.
The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty section for how to handle product issues.
DANGER: Fire and/or Chemical Burn Hazard. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious injury!
•Do not cover or obstruct any air vent openings and/or install in a zero-clearance compartment.
•When working with electrical equipment or lead acid batteries, have someone nearby in case of an
emergency.
•Study and follow all the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions when installing, using and
servicing the battery connected to the inverter unit.
•Wear eye protection and gloves.
•Avoid touching your eyes while using this unit.
•Keep fresh water and soap on hand in the event battery acid comes in contact with eyes. If this occurs,
cleanse right away with soap and water for a minimum of 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
•Batteries produce explosive gases. DO NOT smoke or have an open spark or fire near the system.
•Keep unit away from moist or damp areas.
•Avoid dropping any metal tool or object on the battery. Doing so could create a spark or short circuit
which goes through the battery or another electrical tool that may create an explosion.
DANGER: Shock Hazard. Keep away from children!
•Avoid moisture. Never expose unit to snow, water etc.
•Unit provides household AC, treat the AC output the same as regular wall AC sockets at home.
DANGER: Explosion hazard!
•DO NOT use the unit in the vicinity of flammable fumes or gases (such as propane tanks or large
engines).
•AVOID covering the ventilation openings. Always operate unit in an open area.
•Prolonged contact to high heat or freezing temperatures will decrease the working life of the unit.
FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generate, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
LIMITATIONS ON USE
Do not use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.

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Table of Contents
1.INTRODUCTION................................................................................................ 5
2.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................... 5
3.INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 6
4.UNIT OPERATION........................................................................................... 12
5.FEATURE SETTING........................................................................................ 15
6.TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................... 16
7.SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... 17
8.WARRANTY..................................................................................................... 18

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the KISAE A bso Inverter-Charger. With our state of the art,
easy to use design, this product will offer you reliable service by providing AC power for your home,
cabin, boat, RV, Caravan or Trailer and recharge your battery automatically when utilityAC is
available. The unit can run many AC-powered appliances when you need AC power anywhere.
The multi-stage battery charger will charge different types of batteries. The transfer switch will
automatically switch the load to the battery power when the utility power is interrupted.
Feature Highlights
•The unit provides true sinewave output power for your microwave, entertainment system,
computer and other loads. The AC output power is identical to the AC power provided by the
utility grid. It can handle sensitive loads such as dimmer switches and appliances with speed
controls.
•High surge power to start difficult load like sump pumps, refrigerators, or A/C compressors.
•The battery charger has high output, multi-stage charging capability to minimize charging time.
The Power Factor Corrected (PFC) input minimizes AC input current required for charging.
•Optional Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) is available and used to sense the battery
temperature to correct charging voltage to ensure the battery is fully charged.
•A manual Equalization Mode is built-in to improve the life and performance of flooded batteries.
•The charger can charge dead batteries as low as 7 volts on 12V models and 14 volts on 24V
models.
•During utility mode, the built-in AC load sensing circuit will automatically reduce charging current
if there is a high demand on AC load. This avoids the tripping of the shore circuit breaker.
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The KISAE Abso Inverter-Charger includes the items list below.
•Inverter-Charger base unit
•Remote Display
•25 ft (7.6 m) remote display cable
•Owner’s manual (P/N: MU IC 1230)
Model Inverter Charger
IC1220100 2000W - 120 VAC 12V - 100A
IC1230150 3000W - 120 VAC 12V - 150A
IC244090i 4000W - 230 VAC 24V - 90A
Understanding the unit features
IC1220100
Front Panel
AC Wiring Compartment
Remote 1, Remote 2 and
Battery Temperature Sensor
(BTS) Ports
DC Input Terminal +
DC Input Terminal -
AC Output Breaker (20A)
AC Input Breaker (30A)
AC Wiring Compartment
AC Wire knockouts
AC Output
AC GND bus
for AC Output
AC Input
AC GND bus
for AC Input

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IC1230150
Front Panel
AC Wiring Compartment
IC244090i
Front Panel
AC Wiring Compartment
Control Panel
3. INSTALLATION
WARNING: All wiring should be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure
adherence to the applicable electrical safety wiring regulations and installation codes.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and could also result in
Reset button
Power button
Fan opening
Status Indicator
Ventilation
Unit GND Stud
Remote 1, Remote 2 and
Battery Temperature Sensor
(BTS) Ports
DC Input Terminal +
DC Input Terminal -
AC Input and Output
Breaker (30A)
AC Wiring
Compartment
AC Wire knockouts
AC Output 1 and 2
AC GND bus forAC
Output 1 and 2
AC Input 1 and 2
AC GND bus forAC
Input 1 and 2
Remote 1, Remote 2 and
Battery Temperature Sensor
(BTS) Ports
DC Input Terminal +
DC Input Terminal -
AC Output
AC GND bus forAC
Output 1 and 2
AC Input
AC GND bus forAC
Input 1 and 2
AC Output Breaker (20A)
AC Input Breaker (20A)
AC Wiring Compartment
AC Wire knockouts

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personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION:Before beginning unit installation, please consider the following:
•The unit should be used or stored in an indoor area away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture
or conductive contaminants.
•When placing the unit, allow a minimum of three inches of space around the unit for optimal
ventilation.
Preparing for Installation
Input AC Source, AC Loads and AC Output Neutral Bonding for IC1220100
Before you begin the installation, be sure to review the Important Safety Instruction on page 3 of
this manual and be aware of all safety and electrical codes which must be met in your area.
AC Input of the inverter charger can be supplied a split-phase AC Source. See below to
understand more about the unit before you start your installation.
•Input AC Source:
A single phase AC Source 1 line, 1 neutral and 1 ground is required.
•AC Loads:
In Battery mode, the unit’s AC Output provides 120VAC.
In Pass-Through mode, the AC Source connected to the unit’s AC input is passed through to
the AC Output (load).
DANGER: Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not connect 240VAC load to the AC Output of
the unit.
•AC Output Neutral Bonding:
Each AC Source must have its neutral conductor bonded to ground.
When the KISAE Inverter-Charger is running in Battery mode, the internal neutral-to-ground
bonding system is enabled. The unit will act as an AC Source and will automatically connect
the AC Output Neutral circuit to safety ground.
When the unit is running in Pass-Through mode, the internal neutral-to-ground bonding
system is disabled. The unit will not act as an AC Source and the AC Output to safety
ground is disconnected inside the unit. Therefore, the AC Input source that is connected to
the Inverter-Charger should have its own neutral-to-ground connection. If not, have an
electrician look into bonding the AC Source’s neutral to ground at your AC Source.
Input AC Source, AC Loads and AC Output Neutral Bonding for IC1230150
Before you begin the installation, be sure to review the Important Safety Instruction on page 3 of
this manual and be aware of all safety and electrical codes which must be met in your area.
AC Input of the inverter charger can be supplied from either a split-phase or a dual-input AC
Source. See below to understand more about the unit before you start your installation.
•Input AC Source from Split-Phase:
The split-phase AC Source has 2 lines, 1 neutral and 1 ground. The two 120Vac lines are
180 degree out of phase with each other with a total of 240Vac when measured from line to
line. The voltage between each line to neutral is 120Vac.
•Input AC Source from Dual Input:
The dual input has 2 line inputs, 1 neutral and 1 ground. The two 120Vac lines are in phase
and must come from the same source.
•AC Loads:
In Battery-Inverter mode, the unit’s AC Output L1 and L2 lines are connected together to
provide 120Vac on both lines.
In Pass-Through mode, the AC Source connected to the unit’s AC input is passed through to
the AC Output (load).
DANGER: Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not connect 240VAC load to the AC Output of
the unit.
•AC Output Neutral Bonding:
Each AC Source must have its neutral conductor bonded to ground.
When the KISAE Inverter-Charger is running in Battery-Inverter mode, the internal neutral-
to-ground bonding system is enabled. The unit will act as an AC Source and will
automatically connect the AC Output Neutral (N1 & N2) circuit to safety ground.
When the unit is running in Pass-Through mode, the internal neutral-to-ground bonding
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Inverter-Charger
safety ground is disconnected inside the unit. Therefore, the AC Input source that is
connected to the Inverter-Charger should have its own neutral-to-ground connection. If not,
have an electrician look into bonding the AC Source’s neutral to ground at your AC Source.
Input AC Source, AC Loads for IC244090i
Before you begin the installation, be sure to review the Important Safety Instruction on page 3 of
this manual and be aware of all safety and electrical codes which must be met in your area.
AC Input of the inverter charger can be supplied a split-phase AC Source. See below to
understand more about the unit before you start your installation.
•Input AC Source:
A single phase AC Source 1 line, 1 neutral and 1 ground is required.
•AC Loads:
In Battery-Inverter mode, the unit’s AC Output provides 230VAC.
In Pass-Through mode, the AC Source connected to the unit’s AC input is passed through
to the AC Output (load).
Wiring block diagram of the Inverter-Charger
Battery Bank:
DANGER: FIRE hazard!
IC1220100 and IC1230150 are 12V system and a 12V battery bank is required. IC244090i is
24V system and a 24V battery bank is required. Using the 24V battery bank on 12V system
will damage the unit and may cause fire or explosion.
•The use of a deep cycle battery is highly recommended for power inverter application.
•For battery size, you need to identify what you wish to operate, and for how long. It is
recommended that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible. See more on Battery
Run Time in Section 4.
DC Cable:
•All DC cables used require insolated multi-strand low resistance cable.
•The DC cables must be copper and must be rated 105°C minimum.
•2000W unit (IC1220100), use minimum 2/0 AWG wire with maximum cable length of 5 feet.
•3000W unit (IC1230150), use minimum 4/0 AWG wire with maximum cable length of 5 feet.
•4000W unit (IC244090i), use maximum 2/0 AWG wire with maximum cable length of 5 feet.
Important: Use of smaller gauge cable or longer cable length may cause the inverter to
shutdown under heavy load and may also melt the cable insulation and catch fire and can
result in death or serious injury.
Important: Field wiring DC terminals tightening torque: 12-13.2 Nm.
Grounding Cable Size:
•For Marine application, the DC grounding cable size may be one size smaller than the
minimum size conductor required for the DC current carrying conductors, providing the
overcurrent protection device in the DC positive conductor is rated no greater than 135% of
the capacity of the DC grounding conductor, and the conductor is no smaller than #16AWG.
•For Recreational Vehicle or caravan application, the unit has to be grounded to the vehicle
chassis with a minimum #8 AWG copper conductor with either green insulator or bare wire.
Important: The unit is grounded through the ground stud of the unit.
DC Fuse or Over Current Protective Device:
Important: The unit is grounded through the ground stud located near the DC input terminal
DC
Disconnect
Switch
DC Fuse or Over
Current Protective
Device Battery
Bank
AC
Output
Panel
Main AC
Input Panel
(AC Input)
AC Source

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and the chassis of the unit has to be ground properly before use.
•A DC-rated fuse or a DC-rated over-current protective device connected along the DC
positive line is required.
•Based on the National Electrical Code requirement, a fuse or circuit breaker with a minimum
of 300 ADC is required for IC1220100 and IC244090i, 450 ADC is required for IC 1230150.
•Based on the size of your Battery Bank, determine the overall short circuit current rating of
the battery bank from the battery manufacturer. The fuse or circuit breaker chosen must be
able to withstand the short circuit current that may be generated by the battery bank.
•For Marine application, the over current protective device needs to be installed within 7
inches (17.8cm) from the battery positive terminals.
DC Disconnect Switch:
•Select a DC Disconnect Switch with the same or higher rating of the selected fuse or over
current protective device.
•The DC Disconnect Switch is used to disconnect the DC power between the unit and the
battery bank during service, maintenance or trouble shooting.
Main AC Input Panel (wire size and breaker size):
2000W unit (IC1220100):
•Standard AC Input wire #10 AWG is required for all the AC Connections between the AC
Source & the AC Input port, and #10 AWG is required for the AC output port to load.
•A 30A branch circuit breaker is also required to connect between AC Input source and
unit’s AC Input port.
3000W unit (IC1230150):
•For Dual AC Input, #6 AWG AC Input wire is required.
•For Split Phase AC Input, #10 AWG AC Input Wire is required for all the AC connections
between the AC Source and the AC Input port.
•The AC input line must be provided with an overcurrent protection device for which a 30A
branch circuit breaker is required to connect each AC Line to the unit’s AC Input.
Important: Follow the electrical and/or building code when you connect the unit to any AC
Source
4000W unit (IC244090i):
•Standard AC Input wire #14 AWG is required for all the AC Connections between the AC
Source & the AC Input port, and the AC output port to load.
•A 20A branch circuit breaker is also required to connect between AC Input source and
unit’s AC Input port.
Important: Follow the electrical and/or building code when you connect the unit to any AC
Source.
Inverter AC Output Panel (wire size and breaker size):
2000W, 3000W unit (IC1220100, IC1230150):
•For 3000W model (IC1230150), #10 AWG wire is required for all AC Output connections
based on the full 30A pass-through rating.
•For 2000W model (IC1220100), #12 AWG wire is required for all AC Output connections
based on the 20A AC Output breaker used on the unit.
•To meet CSA, UL and electrical code requirements and to protect system wiring, the AC
output line must be provided with an overcurrent protection device for which a maximum
20A or 30A branch circuit breaker is required to connect each AC Output Line to the unit’s
AC Output. If an AC Output wire of smaller than 10 AWG is used, then the overcurrent
protection device will have to be smaller. Follow the electrical and or building code to
choose your protection device rating.
4000W unit (IC244090i):
•#12 AWG wire is required for all AC Output connections based on the full 20A pass-
through rating between the unit and the AC Inverter AC Panel.
•To meet electrical code requirements and to protect system wiring, the AC output line
must be provided with an overcurrent protection device for which a maximum 20A branch
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AC Output wire of smaller than #12 AWG is used, then the overcurrent protection device
will have to be smaller. Follow the electrical and or building code to choose your protection
device rating.
Installing the Inverter-Charger System
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
The unit ‘On/Off’ switch does not disconnect the DC power from the battery. Use the DC
Disconnect Switch or disconnect the DC input cable connection to disconnect the DC
power from the battery before working on any circuits connected to the unit. Use the
AC circuit breaker to disconnect any AC power to the unit before servicing. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
Installation:
•Choose an appropriate mounting location. The unit should be installed away from the battery
in a separate well ventilated compartment. Do not install the unit in any compartment
containing flammable gases or liquids like gasoline or in the battery compartment where they
may be explosive hydrogen gas from the batteries present.
•The length and size of the DC cables will affect unit performance.
•For indoor use, the unit can be mounted in any direction except with the fan panel (panel with
fan opening) facing upwards or downwards.
•The location to install the unit has to have a normal air temperature between 0°C – 60°C
(32°F-140°F). The cooler the better, or overheating may result.
•Use the mounting template below to mark the positions of the mounting screws.
•Drill the 4 mounting holes and place the Inverter-Charger in position and fasten the unit to the
mounting surface.
AC Input Wire Connection:
DANGER: Make sure all the AC wiring being connected to the unit is physically
disconnected or by opening the circuit breaker from the electrical sources. All wiring
must be done in accordance with local and national electrical wiring codes. Please
double check the location of the AC Input located inside the wiring compartment.
Misconnecting to the AC Input port inside the same compartment will blow the unit and
may catch fire.
•The AC and DC wire cannot be mixed together in the same conduit.
•The AC Input and AC output wire should be separated out through the two AC knockouts
located below the AC wiring compartment opening.
•Remove AC compartment cover by unscrewing the four screws located on the four corners of
the AC compartment cover.
•There are two ground bus locations inside the AC Wiring Compartment. The ground bus
located at the left hand side of the AC compartment is intended for use with AC Input ground
wire. The right hand side ground bus is intended for use with AC Output ground wire.
•Remove the left hand side AC knockout. Install the strain-relief clamp in the AC knockout.
•Run the AC input wire(S) through the strain relief clamp.
•Connect the AC Input line and neutral wires to the.
AC Input terminals as follows: