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Airpax Dimensions MIL-24X26UVQ Owner's Manual
Summary of MIL-24X26UVQ
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1 iso 9001 registered company airpax dimensions, inc. Dc to ac power inverters owners manual for models: mil-24x26uvq form: 122028b february 2007 airpax dimensions, inc. 4467 white bear parkway (651) 653-7000 st. Paul, mn 55110-7626 fax (651) 653-7600
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2 table of contents section description page 1 general …………………………………………………………………………………… 3 1.1 safety instructions ………………………………………………………… 1.2 introduction …………………………………………………………………. 1.3 specifications ……………………………………………………………….. 3 5 6 2 description ………………………………..……………………………………………. 7 2.1 controls and i...
Page 3: General
3 general section 1 1.1 safety instructions save this manual read this manual before installation, it contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions. Keep it in a safe place. All wiring must follow the national electric code, provincial or other codes in effect at the time of in...
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4 1.1.2 inverter precautions •inverters produce hazardous voltages. To avoid risk of harm or fire, the unit must be properly installed. •there are no user serviceable parts inside, do not remove the cover. •the inverter should not be mounted in a location that may be exposed to rain or water spray. ...
Page 5: 1.2 Introduction
5 1.2 introduction when operating, the direct current (dc) that enters the inverter from the batteries is filtered by a large input capacitor and switched “on” and “off” by the metal oxide silicon field effect transistors (mosfet) at a rate of 60 cycles per second, and directed into the transformer ...
Page 6: 1.3 Specifications
6 1.3 specifications inverter model 24x26uvq output power (continuous @ 50°c) 2600 watts peak current ac 90 amps output current ac up to 30 amps output rating 1 ½ hp input current dc up to 130 amps weight 55 lb chassis size: lxhxw 15.75"x11.5"x7.75" output voltage: 120 vac rms ± 5% output frequency:...
Page 7: Description
7 description section 2 2.1 controls and indicators 2.1.1 inverter module description figure 2: chassis physical description (a) inverter on/off switch: switches the inverter on or off (b) output breaker: trips to protect the inverter from hardwire ac output short circuit or overload. (c) branch bre...
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8 2.1.2 led control panel description figure 3: led front control panel (a) external power: not used. (b) inverter power: the green led indicates that the inverter is operating. (c) low battery: the red led indicates a low battery voltage condition. (d) overload: the red led indicates an overload co...
Page 9: 2.2 Support Items
9 2.2 support items 2.2.1 general overview an inverter support system consists of all the equipment needed to supply dc power to the inverter. On a land vehicle the support system can be divided into two main categories depending on the size of the loads and their running time, these are: light duty...
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10 2.2.2 deep cycle battery theory there are two categories of lead acid deep cycle batteries; wet and sealed. Sealed batteries can be either gel cell or agm (absorbent glass mat) type. Deep cycle batteries are designed specifically for repetitive charge and discharge cycles. These batteries are als...
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11 a) battery-to-inverter cable: if furnishing your own battery-to-inverter cable see figure 5 below, also see cable and fusing guide charts a and b in appendix section 6, page 21 then follow these steps: • locate your inverter model in chart a. • estimate cable length (distance between the inverter...
Page 12: Installation
12 installation section 3 3.1 inverter components and installation tools 3.1.1 list of inverter components check your packing slip against the following chart; make sure you received all the components listed. Picture description and part number quantity inverter module 24x26uvq 1 3.1.2 tools for in...
Page 13: 3.2 Mounting The Inverter
13 3.2 mounting the inverter 3.2.1 mounting the inverter module: the inverter mounting location should provide adequate ventilation and clearance to maintain room temperature during operation. At least 1/2 inch of clearance is required on all sides. A) locate a suitable, secure vertical or horizonta...
Page 14: 3.3 Inverter Wiring
14 3.3 inverter wiring reference figure 7, page 16 dc wiring and figure 8, page 17 ac wiring diagram. 3.3.1 grounding: connect an 8 gauge copper wire between the bonding lug located at the right side of the chassis on the inverter and the earth grounding system of the vehicle chassis. See figure 2, ...
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15 3.3.4 remote on/off switch: an optional customer supplied remote on/off switch may be connected to the inverter and mounted at a convenient location. The remote switch will operate only if the inverter on/off switch on the face of the inverter is turned on. A) remove the in-line fuse from the fus...
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16 figure 7: dc wiring diagram + - auxiliary battery in-line fuse in-line fuse black cable (-) red cable (+) 120 vac, 60 hz output (see page 17) customer supplied remote on/off switch customer supplied fuse to vehicle alternator or vehicle battery.
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17 figure 8: ac wiring diagram 30a breaker 15a or 20a breaker 15a or 20a breaker 15a or 20a breaker white-neutral black-hot green-ground ac output neutral bus ground bus field wiring compartment hot 120 vac, 60hz output if the inverter does not have the option "a", then install gfci outlets as requi...
Page 18: Operation
18 operation section 4 4.1 startup 4.1.1 general: after successful installation to operate the inverter do the following: (a) switch the inverter front panel switch to on. The green led “inverter power” will come on. (b) if the optional customer supplied remote switch is used, the inverter is switch...
Page 19: Troubleshooting
19 troubleshooting section 5 call customer service department for free phone consultation during business (central time zone) hours at: 1-800-553-6418 or 1-651-653-7000; fax number 1-651-653-7600; e-mail: inverterinfo@airpax.Net 5.1 inverter troubleshooting: 5.1.1 important notes: since the inverter...
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20 5.2 red led troubleshooting messages led light problem possible cause 1 no leds the inverter is not connected to the batteries or the battery voltage is below 20 volts dc or fault in the inverter remote on/off circuit. Check the in-line fuses for continuity. Make sure the dc wires are clean and t...
Page 21: Appendix
21 appendix section 6 chart a: wire gauge recommendations dc input wire gauge guide for 5% maximum dc voltage drop at full inverter output. Wire length from inverter to battery inverter model full load (amps) peak (amps) 1’ – 10’ 11’ – 15’ 16’ – 20’ 24x26uvq 130 540 2 ga. 2 ga. 1 ga. Nr: not recomme...
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22 chart d: industrial electrical product wattage ratings product watts (full load) 120 vac amps. Inverter model air compressor, 1 hp 2000 16 12x30u quasi-sine air compressor, 3/4 hp 1500 12.5 12x25u quasi-sine air cond, 9,000 btu 1100 9.2 12x16u quasi-sine air cond, 13,500 btu 1620 13.5 12x20u quas...
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23 chart e: battery configuration: batteries interconnect in two ways: series or parallel. A) series configuration: increases voltage while keeping the ampere hour (ah) capacity constant. For example: two deep cycle 12 volt batteries @ 105 ah each connected in series, results in a total output of 24...
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24 chart h: waveform discussion pure sine waveform electrical power is the world's standard waveform for the electrical utility grid (see figure a below). This waveform is the naturally occurring waveform that is emitted from a rotating electrical generator, so it was a logical decision to make this...
Page 25: Glossary
25 glossary section 7 agm: (absorbent glass mat) a lead-acid battery that incorporates a sponge glass mat separator to immobilize the electrolyte. Because of the immobilized electrolyte, agm batteries will not leak or spill. Alternating current: pulsating electric energy in which the direction of th...
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26 open circuit voltage: the voltage at a battery terminal when no appreciable current is flowing. Polarity: the quality of an object characterized by two opposite charges, as in the positive and negative poles of a battery. Pure sine wave: world’s standard waveform for the electrical utility grid. ...
Page 27: Limited Warranty
27 limited warranty section 8 shipping terms: f.O.B. St. Paul minnesota. Freight prepaid and billed, subject to prior credit approval. Minimum order: $50.00 net price loss or damage: loss or damage in transit is the responsibility of the carrier. Any claim should be filed with the delivering transpo...