Renogy RNG-INVT-700- 12V-P2 User manual

Version 1.4
12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter Manual
BATTERY
POWER INVERTERS
700w 1000w 2000w 3000w

01
Important Safety Instructions
Please save these instructions.
This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the invert-
er. The following symbols are used throughout the manual:
Inverter Safety
The inverters are suitable for 12V Battery Banks ONLY.
ALWAYS make sure inverter is in OFF position and disconnect all AC and DC connect-
ing when working on any circuit associated with the inverter.
NEVER connect the AC output of the unit directly to an Electrical Breaker Panel/ Load
Centre which is also fed from the utility power / generator.
When connecting battery terminals, ensure the polarity of the battery connections is
correct. Incorrect polarity may cause permanent damage tothe unit.
Be careful when touching bare terminals of capacitors as they may retain high lethal
voltages even after power is removed.
Installation and wiring must comply with the Local and National Electric Codes (NEC)
and must be done by a certified technician.
Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning the installation.
There are no serviceable parts for this inverter. Do NOT disassemble or attempt to repair
the inverter.
Make sure all connections going into and from the inverter are tight. There may be
sparks when making connections, therefore, make sure there are not flammable materi-
als or gases near installation.
Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution
when performing this task.
Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the
inverter.
Indicates a procedure or function that is important tothe safe and
proper operation of the inverter.
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING
General Safety Information

02
Use only sealed lead-acid, flooded, lithium battery, ryor gel batteries which must be
deep cycle.
Do NOT let the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery touch each other.
Explosive battery gases may be present while charging. Be certain there is enough
ventilation to release the gases.
Be careful when working with large lead acid batteries. Wear eye protection and have
fresh water available in case there is contact with the battery acid.
Over-charging and excessive gas precipitation may damage the battery plates and
activate material shedding on them. Too high of an equalizing charge or too long of one
may cause damage. Please carefully review the specific requirements of the battery
used in the system.
Battery Safety
The unit should be installed in a well-ventilated, cool, and dry environment. Make
sure the fans of the unit and the ventilation holes are not blocked.
Do not expose the unit to rain, moisture, snow, or liquids of any type.
Installation Safety

03
General Information
Included Components
04
05
Tableof Contents
Identification of Parts (AC Side)
Identification of Parts (DC Side)
Installation
Location Recommendations
Sizing a Battery Bank
Grounding
DC Side Connection
06
08
09
09
10
11
11
AC Side Operation13
Inverter Troubleshooting
External Fusing
Specifications
Dimensions
1000W
700W
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16
17
18
18
18
2000W18
3000W18

General Information
Pure SineWave
Key Features
04
The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter delivers superior performance for remote
off-grid applications, capable of producing cleaner, smoother, and more reliable electricity
for a user’s electronic needs.
The Renogy Power Inverters output a pure sine wave similar to the waveform of the grid
power. In a pure sine wave, the voltage rises and falls in a smooth fashion with very low
harmonic distortion and cleaner utility-like power.
Robust and sleek design
Optimized for 12 VDC system voltage
Clean power for safe operation of sensitive electronics
Easy-to-read LED indicator display
Multiple protection features (LVD, HVD, ACOverload and Over Temperature)
Excellent Surge Rating : 2x the Power Rating
Ground-fault circuit interrupter(GFCI) protection
Build-in 5V/2.1A USB port
Time(Seconds)
Amplitude(Volts)
Pure(Sine Wavefom)
This gives users stable enough power to operate tools, fans, lights, computers, and other
electronics without any interference. Pure sine wave inverters are in many cases more
efficient, allowing users to use less energy and allow for more device capability. The main
advantage to pure sine wave inverters is that they are used to operate sensitive electronic
devices that require a high quality waveform with little harmonic distortion. Almost any
electronic device could be powered using a pure sine wave inverter.

05
Included Components
Wired remote contro
The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Battery Inverters will be shipped with inverter cables and a
space for powering the inverter on or off.
l
Inverter Model Gauge
700W
1000W
2000W
3000W
6AWG 3ft
4AWG 3ft
4AWG*2 3ft
Does not include
List dimensions
Thickness
Wire length
2.875 x 2.3125 x 0.9375in, 73 x 58.7 x 23.8mm
0625in , 1.5mm
Approx 19.8ft

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Identification ofParts (AC Side)
Key Parts
NEUTRAL and GROUND are bonded inside the inverter to comply with theNational
Electric Code (NEC) requirement that any A C source must have a neutral to ground
connection.
Figure 2: 1000W Inverter
1 2 3 4 5
678
LEFT
Neutral (N) Ground(G)
Middle Right
Live(L)
2. Power LED (Green) —When this green LED is lit, the inverter is operating.
3. GFCI LED (Yellow) — When the yellow LED is lit, the ground fault circuit has been interrupted.
Shut down the inverter and restart.
Facing the frontpanel, the terminals are:
1. High Output AC Terminals (30A) — These terminals are for connecting 115VA C
devices that require more than 15 amps to operate or for connection to distributed
wiring that has multipleAC outlets. Remove the two screws on protective cover to
access the terminals. Any AC output wiring that is directly connected must comply with
US National Electric Code (NEC) wiring gauge recommendations.
The spacing distance between the LNG is 8mm.
NOTE

07
Alarm —If there is a buzzing sound, the battery is low. The user should reduce the
AC load, charge the battery, and check the DC cable for excessive losses.
FaultLED (Red) — The red indicator turns on as the inverter shuts down due to overheating,
overload, under voltage, or over voltage.
Immediately turn off all AC appliances if the Fault LED is lit. Allow the inverter to cool
before continuing. Make sure that the ventilation vents are not blocked.
If an inverter shutdown was preceded by a buzzing sound, there may be an excessive
load in combination with low voltage or a cable problem.
ON/OFF Switch — Controls AC output.
AC Outlets (15A) —
USB Power Port — 5 volts / 2.1A for charging tablets, smartphones, and other small
Remote Switch Connection — Insert wired remote switch tothe connection port. Set
electronic devices.
NOTE
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
115V AC 60Hz, up to 15amps for 2000W and 3000W models, up
to 6.1 amps for 700W,up to 8.7 amps for 1000W.
ON/OFF switch to"remote" position.

08
KEY PARTS
1.Positive Terminal — Positive (+) DC Input (Red)
2.Cooling Fans —Thermally controlled
3.Negative Terminal — Negative (−) DC Input (Black)
4.Ground Terminal — For insulated safety ground wire.
Figure 3: 3000W Inverter
Identification ofParts (DC Side)
2 3
4
1
You are advised to select a wire diameter corresponding to a copper nose that
is less than or equal to 4mm.
NOTE
0.16inch
(4mm)

09
Never install the inverter in a sealed enclosure with flooded batteries. Gas can
accumulate and there is a risk of explosion.
Theinverter should never be mounted verticallyon a vertical surface since
it would present a hazard for the fan openingwhich is crucial for cooling
the inverter.
Cool, dry, well-ventilated area —
Heat is the worst enemyfor electronic equipment.
Inverters must be in an area where the fans are not blocked or where they are not hit
directly by the sun. They should be in an areafree of any kind of moisture and allow for
clearance of at least 10” around the unit to provide for adequate ventilation.
Protection against fire hazard — the unit should be away from any flammable
material, liquids, or any other combustible material. The unit can spark and the
consequences could be severe.
Close proximity to battery bank— prevent excessive voltage drop by keeping the unit
close tothe battery bank and having a properly sized wire going from the battery bank
to the inverter.
Limiting electromagnetic interference (EMI) — ensure the inverter is firmly grounded
to a building, vehicle, or earth grounded. Keep the inverter away fromEMI receptors
such as TVs, radios, and other audio/visual electronics to prevent damage/interference
to the equipment.
Secure inverter —the inverter could be stand alone or mounted using the outlying
terminals on the inverter.
Installation
Location Recommendations
Ensure installation follows the following guidelines:
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Make sure inverter is in the off position before connecting anything.
Do not over-torque or over tighten the terminals. This could
potentially damage the unit.
Refer to the technical specifications for max wire sizes on the
controller and for the maximum amperage going through wires.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Do notinstall the inverter in the same compartment as the battery bank
because it could serve as a potential fire hazard.

10
Example
A Microwave oven
= 700 Watts
12V battery bank
700 Wattsto run microwave oven using the batteries as
if it was a 12VDC microwave requires 58 Amps
700 Watts/ 12 Volts = 58 Amps
Now that amps have been determined, the amp-hours
need to be determined. The microwave will be used for
approximately 3 hours a day.
58 Amps * 3 hours =
174 Ah
At least a 174 Ah battery must be selected in order to use the 700-Watt microwave at 3
hours a day. However, determining a battery size is also dependent on the battery that
is able to handle repeated discharge/charge cycles.
Load Operation = 3 hours
Determine the amountofWatts (Amps * Volts) for the load, and how long the load
needs to operate—
each electrical appliance has technical specificationsindicating the
watts, or the volts and amps required for operation.
Estimate load run-time— Battery size depends on load watts and run-time. Most loads
are not constant, so estimation is very important.
Utilize the formulaWatts = Volts * Amps
Determine Amps used for how many hours – Amp-hour (Ah)
Sizing a Battery Bank
For this Renogyinverter, the battery bank will be 12 volts direct current (12 VDC)
This is just an example. Actual quantities vary by battery capacity and rates
of discharge.
NOTE
To power the microwave in the example, the user must use an inverter that is
at least 1000 watts, ifnot more.
NOTE

11
Grounding
DC Side Connection
If available, the chassis ground lug should be connected to a ground point such as a vehicle
chassis or boat grounding system. Infixed locations, connect the ground lug to earth ground.
The connections to ground must be tight and against bare metal. Grounding is highly
recommended for both when using the inverter in a mobile application, such as an RV, or in
a building.
Recommended wire material: insulated copper strand wire
Recommended wire size:
The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Inverters are suitable for 12V battery bank
systems ONLY. Not following the minimum DC requirement will cause
irreversibledamage to the unit.
WARNING
CAUTION Be careful of the positive and negative poles. Reversing the poles might
cause permanent damage to the inverter. Itwill surely blow the internal fuse.
NOTE Damage to the Renogy inverters due to reverse polarity is NOT covered by
warranty.
NOTE The input terminals of the inverters have large capacitors connected to them.
Once a positive and negative wire are connected to the terminals, it will
complete the circuit, and commence drawing a heavy current momentarily. As
a result, there may be a sparking occurring even if the inverter is in the off
position. To minimize sparking, it is recommended that the user have the
appropriate size wire feeding into the inverters and/or install an external fuse
leading into the inverter.
14AWG to 18AWG (700W)
14AWG (1000W)
12AWG (2000W)
10AWG (3000W)

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1.Flip inverter power to OFF position (on
AC side)
For your safety, itis recommended to use a battery fuse.
2.Remove Cap, then unscrew inverter
terminals and connect battery connections.
Then tighten.
ModelRNG-INVT-700-
12V-P2
700 W 1000 W 3000 W
RNG-INVT-1000-
12V-P2
RNG-INVT-3000-
12V-P2
2000 W
100 A 150 A 400 A250 A
RNG-INVT-2000-
12V-P2
Continuous Output
Power
Battery Fuse

13
Operation
AC SideOperation
1.Connect electronic devices to electrical socket
(s) on inverter. Flip inverter power toON position
(on AC side)
2.When finished, switch AC devices off FIRST,
then turn off inverter switch
Assuming proper battery connection, the inverter is now ready for use.
CAUTION Avoid switching on the inverter with the load (electronic devices) already
switched on. This may trigger an overload since some electronic devices
have an initial high power surge to start.
CAUTION When switching off the inverter, turn off the electronic devices first. Although
the inverter is off, the capacitors will still have a charge, so the DC and AC
terminals must bedisconnected if altering the circuitry.
Tested GFCI Models
Manufacturer
Recommended Ground-Fault CircuitInterrupter (GFCI)
A ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a device that help protect people from electric
shocks by de-energizing a circuit or portion of a circuit within an established period of time
when a current to ground exceeds some predetermined value that is less than that required
to operate the overcurrent device (circuit breaker or fuse) of the supply circuit. GFCIs are
usually required in wet or damp locations.
While the inverter is equipped with a GFCI, it is recommended to install an external GFCI
where you can manually test the circuit.
The following table listsGFCIs that meet the specifications and will function properly when
they are connected tothe ACOutlets of the inverter.
Risk of electrical shock. Use only ground-fault circuit inter rupters [receptacle
(s) or circuitbreaker(s)] compatiblewith yourP2 inverter.
WARNING
Model Number
Leviton GFNT2
HubbellGFP1305
HubbellGF15WLA

Risk of electric shock. Use only class A ground-fault circuit-interrupter
[receptacle (s) or circuit breaker(s)]. Other types may fail to operate properly
when connected to this unit.
WARNING
CAUTION GFCIs shall be installed in a recreational vehicle’s wiring system to protect all
branch circuits.
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Input voltage is below 10.5V
Input voltage is above 16.0V
Input voltage is below 10V
Input voltage is above 16.5V
GFCI tripped
Use a higher wattage inverter or
use a lower powered device
Disconnect the inverter and turn
off the ON/OFF switch to reset
Disconnect appliances and turn
off the ON/OFF switch to reset
Inverter overheats
Operating equipment draws too
much power
Yellow LED Lit -
Inverter shut down
Fault LED Lit, inverter
shut down and alarm on
Alarm beeps
Inverter is short circuited
Keep input voltage below 16.0V
Keep input voltage above 10V
Keep input voltage below 16.5V
Allow inverter to cool down
Check for adequate ventilation
Reduce the load on inverter
Keep input voltage above 10.5V
Indicator TroubleshootPotential Issue
Inverter Troubleshooting
15

External Fusing
Fusing is a recommended in PV systems to provide a safety measure for connections going
from panel to controller and controller to battery. Remember to always use the recommend-
ed wire gauge size based on the PV system and the controller.
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0
10A15A20A30A55A75A95A130A170A
NEC Maximum Current for different Copper Wire Sizes
Max. Current
#AWG
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Specifications
ModelRNG-INVT-700-
12V-P2
700 W 1000 W
12V DC
3000 W
60Hz
< 0.8A < 1.0A < 2.0A < 2.5A
10.5V ± 0.5V DC
10.0V ± 0.5V DC
2 2 33
5V/2.1A
ACOn/Off Switch
5.6 lb
ETL Listed to UL 458 and CSA 22.2 NO 107.1-01
6.0 lb 11.7 lb 12.5 lb
12.2×7.4×3.3 in 12.9×6.8×3.3 in 17.8×8.6×4 in 18.9×9×4 in
RNG-INVT-1000-
12V-P2
RNG-INVT-3000-
12V-P2
2000 W
RNG-INVT-2000-
12V-P2
Continuous Power
Input Voltage
Output Voltage
Efficiency
Frequency
Total harmonic
distortion (THD)
No load current draw
Peak surge
115V AC
1400 W 2000 W 4000 W 6000 W
> 90%
< 3%
Over voltage
shutdown
Cooling fan
AC output sockets
USB power port
Power output control
Dimensions
Net weight
(approximate)
Certification
Battery low
shutdown
Battery low alarm
16.5V ± 0.5V DC
Thermally controlled
List dimensions
Thickness
Wire length
2.875 x 2.3125 x 0.9375in, 73 x 58.7 x 23.8mm
0625in , 1.5mm
Approx 19.8ft
Wired remote control
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Dimensions
700W
2000W
1000W
3000W
[12.213in]
310.20mm
[3.327in]
84.50mm
[7.384in]
187.56mm
[3.996in]
101.50mm
[18.854in]
478.90mm
[9.056in]
230.02mm
[12.88in]
327.15mm
[6.75in]
171.45mm
[3.31in]
84.07mm
[4.00in]
101.60mm
[17.75in]
450.85mm
[8.56in]
217.42mm

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