Purkeys INVERT User manual
INVERT™ PURE SINE WAVE
USER GUIDE
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CONTENTS
General Information ..........................................................................................2
General Inverter Safety......................................................................................3
General Cautions................................................................................................4
Call-outs ..............................................................................................................6
Installation...........................................................................................................6
Harness Gauge Recommendations ...........................................................8
Operation ............................................................................................................9
LED Logic.....................................................................................................9
Fault.............................................................................................................10
LVD Settings ..............................................................................................11
Buzzer..........................................................................................................12
Limited Commercial Warranty Policy...........................................................13
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Purkeys’ Invert™ Pure Sine Wave inverters provide reliable
12 VDC to 110 VAC power in heavy-duty vehicles. ey are available in 1500
and 2000 watts.
GENERAL INFORMATION
DynaBalance™ Monitoring Technology
e Invert comes with a controller that measures input voltage and input
current (even under load) to dynamically estimate the battery’s state of
charge. is enables the controller to indicate available battery capacity and
turn o when the battery’s state of charge drops to turn-o point.
Inverters that do not have this functionality can turn o too late if the inverter
is only supplying a small amount of power, or too soon when the inverter is
supplying high power (such as when powering a microwave).
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GENERAL SAFETY
Explosion Hazard:
Do not use the inverter near ammable fumes or gases. Do not use the
inverter in an enclosure containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries, as
these batteries, unlike sealed batteries, vent explosive hydrogen gas, which can
be ignited by sparks from electrical connections.
Crash Hazard:
Drivers should not congure or troubleshoot the inverter while they are
driving the vehicle.
Shock Hazard:
Keep children away from the inverter; it generates the same potentially deadly
AC power as a normal household wall outlet.
Heated Surfaces:
e inverter housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140˚ F (60˚
C) aer extended operation. Ensure that there are at least 2 inches (5 cm) of
space around the inverter. During operation, keep it away from ammable
materials.
Additional Safety Guidelines:
• Do not insert foreign objects into the inverter outlets or ventilation
openings.
• Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring.
• Do not use the inverter in temperatures over 100˚ F (40˚ C)
• Do not expose the inverter to water, rain, snow, or spray.
• Do not use a 24 volt jumpstarter with the inverter connected to the
batteries.
is guide contains important information regarding safety and operation
of this product. Before use, read and understand all cautions, warnings, and
instructions. Failure to do so could result in injury and/or property damage. It
may also void your product warranty.
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• Ensure the inverter negative DC input terminal or the battery negative
terminal is connected to earth ground if the inverter is used outside your
vehicle.
• Do not install in the engine compartment—install in a well-ventilated
area.
• Do not use with positive grounded electrical systems (the majority of
modern vehicles use negative grounded electrical systems).
• Observe correct polarity when connecting the inverter DC input
terminals to the battery. Connect the battery positive to the positive
input connector of the inverter and the battery negative to the inverter
negative input terminal. A reverse polarity connection will result in a
blown fuse and may cause permanent damage to the inverter. Damage
due to reverse polarity is not covered under warranty.
• Do not use the inverter if it is wet.
• Do not connect in parallel with another AC source.
• Disconnect appliance plug from inverter AC outlet before working on
the appliance.
• e metal chassis of the inverter and the ground terminal of the outlet(s)
are internally connected to the negative battery terminal on the inverter.
is means the metal chassis of the inverter and the AC load will
automatically be grounded.
• is inverter will not run high wattage applications that exceed the
output power limit or the surge power limit.
GENERAL CAUTIONS
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, explosion or injury:
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Precautions when working with batteries:
• Batteries contain very corrosive diluted sulphuric acid (electrolyte).
Precautions should be taken to prevent contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing.
• Batteries generate hydrogen and oxygen during charging, resulting in an
explosive gas mixture. Be sure to ventilate the battery area and follow the
battery manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Never smoke or allow ame near batteries.
• Be careful not to drop metal tools on the battery, as this could spark
or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an
explosion.
• Remove metal items such as rings, bracelets, and watches when working
with batteries. Use caution when working with metal tools, as batteries
can produce a short circuit current high enough to melt/weld metals,
which can cause severe burn.
• If you need to remove a battery, always remove the ground terminal
from the battery rst.
• Do not insert objects into the air vents.
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CALL-OUTS
Positive DC
connection
from battery
Negative DC
connection
from battery
Inverter controller
with LED indication
of battery status
3 X 120 VAC outlet
Pure sinewave
inverter
Positive DC
connection
from battery
Negative DC
connection
from battery
Inverter controller
with LED indication
of battery status
3 X 120 VAC outlet
Pure sine wave
inverter
2 X USB
charging ports
Inverter controller
quick release clip
REV:
Drawn By:
Tolerance:
.X
.25"
.XX
.030"
.XXX
.005"
Date:
#INVERT 1500 FOR SPEC SHEET
Scale:
1:6
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
PURKEYS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART
OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF PURKEYS IS PROHIBITED.
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
Eng Appr:
Date:
All dimensions are in inches
unless otherwise specified.
Part #:
3rd Angle
Weight:
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6/15/2018
DRAFT
*On the 2000 watt inverter, each AC outlet has a 15 amp circuit breaker/on-o switch.
If the circuit breaker trips, reset the circuit breaker/switch by turning the switch
o, then back on. e switches can also be used to individually switch the three AC
outlets on or o.
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INSTALLATION
Step 1: Select the best location and install the inverter in the cab or sleeper of
the tractor.
Step 2: Install the quick release clip
in a convenient location (i.e. the
interior wall of the tractor). It
can be installed in either of the
following ways:
• Use the provided velcro and
stick the clip to the selected
location.
• Use the provided athead
screws to mount the clip.
Step 3: Connect the cable to the REMOTE connection on the inverter, then to
the connection on the base of the controller.
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* is ground stud is already connected internally to the battery ground stud, the
inverter housing, and the ground of the AC sockets; therefore, it does not need to
be connected in vehicle applications.
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Wire Gauge
Maximum
Cable Length
(ft)
6 6
4 10
2 16
1 20
1/0 25
2/0 32
3/0 40
4/0 51
Wire Gauge
Maximum
Cable Length
(ft)
6 8
4 13
2 21
1 27
1/0 34
2/0 43
3/0 54
4/0 68
Installation Complete
Note: e inverter controller cable can be CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 and must
have male RJ45 connectors on both ends (shielded or unshielded are both
okay). e cable must be 8 position and 8 conductor (8p8c) and it cannot
be a cross-over cable. Most RJ45/Ethernet type cables will work as long as
the conductors are 24 gauge or larger.
We recommend :
• the conductors in the cable be 24 gauge or larger
• the cable be 16’ or shorter
HARNESS GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS
1500 watt inverter: 150 amps with a
maximum voltage drop of 0.5 volts.
2000 watt inverter: 200 amps with a
maximum voltage drop of 0.5 volts.
e following tables show the maximum harness cable length
recommendations for both the 1500 and 2000 watt inverters.
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LED LOGIC
OPERATION
LED STATUS
1 Solid Green: Less than 25% (about to shutdown)
1–2 Solid Green: 25-50% available battery
1–3 Solid Green: 50-75% available battery
1–4 Solid Green: 75-100% available battery
e Invert controller has green LEDs
that indicate how much power is
available for the driver to use.
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LED LED STATUS FAULT SOLUTION
1 Blinking red Communication
fault
Check cable connection
at inverter and controller.
Check cable for opens or
shorts, replace if necessary.
2 Blinking red Low Voltage
Disconnect
Battery is low, inverter shut
o to protect batteries. Turn
o inverter, start engine to
charge battery.
1, 2
Blinking red Fault
LED, solid red
LED 2
Undervoltage
fault
Voltage to inverter is below
9.5 V, turn inverter o, then
back on.
1, 3
Blinking red Fault
LED, solid red
LED 3
Overvoltage fault Turn o inverter, correct
overvoltage.
Over-temperature
fault
Turn inverter o and let it
cool down.
1, 4
Blinking red Fault
LED, solid red
LED 4
Overload fault
Turn o inverter, turn o
some of the loads being
used.
FAULT
e Invert controller also indicates
if there is an issue with the inverter.
If the green lights turn red, they are
indicating a fault.
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Setting Your LVD Set Point
LVD SETTINGS
ere are four low voltage disconnect (LVD) settings available on the
controller.
Step 1: Press the power button on
the remote module. All lights will
be green.
Setting Approximate
Voltage Function
Low 11.8
Allows the battery to reach near 0% state of
charge (ideal for deep cycle batteries that are
not needed to start a truck)
Medium
112.0 Allows the battery to reach about 25% state of
charge
Medium
212.2 Allows the battery to reach about 50% state of
charge
High 12.4 Allows the battery to reach about 75% state of
charge
Step 2: Press the power button ten
times. All lights will turn yellow.
Step 3: To cycle to the correct setting, press the power button. Each time the
button is clicked, a yellow light will indicate the setting.
• For low: Press the power button 1 time, showing 1 yellow light
• For medium 1: Press the power button 2 times, showing 2 yellow lights
• For medium 2: Press the power button 3 times, showing 3 yellow lights
• For high: Press the power button 4 times, showing 4 yellow lights
Step 4: Once you have chosen an LVD setting, wait for the LEDs to turn
green; this means the LVD is set and ready for use.
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BUZZER
e Invert controller includes a buzzer function that does the following:
Beep Type Description
Short Beep Indicates power button has been
pressed
Constant Beep LVD shuto warning (will shut o
in 30 seconds)
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LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY POLICY
Purkeys Fleet Electric, Inc. (hereaer “Purkeys”), warrants each product to be free of defects
in material or workmanship under normal use and service. is warranty is for the benet of
Original Equipment Manufacturers, Dealers, Warehouse Distributors, Fleets, or other End
Users (hereaer “Customers”) and covers products manufactured by Purkeys and sold new to
Customers either directly by Purkeys or by its authorized dealers, distributors, or agents. e
length of the Warranty Period is 36 months.
e warranty period commences on the in-service or install date and is not transferable.
Failure to provide the in-service or install date on the warranty claim form will cause the
warranty period to begin on the date the part was manufactured or date of sale recorded on the
original sales invoice, whichever is earlier.
A completed warranty claim form should accompany all parts submitted to Purkeys for
consideration for repair or replacement under warranty. e submitted claim form should
contain all of the information required. Lack of a properly or fully completed claim form will
result in delay or denial of warranty claim. Claims must be submitted no later than 30 days
aer part is removed.
is warranty does not apply if, in sole judgement of Purkeys, the product has been damaged
or subjected to accident, faulty repair, improper adjustment, improper installation or wiring,
neglect, misuse, or alteration or if the product failure is caused by defects in peripheral vehicle
components or components attached to the Product or failure of a part not manufactured by
Purkeys.
is warranty shall not apply if any Purkeys product is used for a purpose for which it is not
designed or is in any way altered without the specic prior written consent of Purkeys. ANY
Product alleged by a Customer to be defective must be inspected by Purkeys as a part of the
warranty claims process in order to conrm that the part has failed as a result of a defect in
material or workmanship.
Transportation for products and parts submitted to Purkeys for warranty consideration must
be prepaid by Customer. Repaired or replaced products and or components will be returned to
Customer pre-paid by Customer or “freight collect” to the address provided by Customer in the
warranty claim form. No charge will be made for labor or material in eecting such repairs.
e Warranty provided by Purkeys hereunder is specically limited to repair or replacement
of the Product as Purkeys deems most appropriate in its sole discretion. Purkeys neither
assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume on its behalf any other warranty or
liabilities in connection with Purkeys products. e Warranty does not apply to fuses or other
“consumable” or maintenance items which are or may be a part of any Purkeys product.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO LOSS OF VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF
TIME, INCONVENIENCE, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
PURKEYS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES arising out of or from the use of Purkeys products by the
Customer.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
COMMON LAW WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
MERCHANTABILITY, AND ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. ALL
OTHER SUCH WARRANTIES ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.
is Limited Commercial Warranty supersedes all previous Warranty Policies issued by
Purkeys and any of its suppliers.
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