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Magnum CSW1012 Owner's Manual

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Manual is about: Pure Sine Wave Inverter CSW Series

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    Owner’s manual csw1012 pure sine wave inverter.

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    I © 2013 magnum energy, inc. Disclaimer of liability since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use and maintenance of the csw1012 inverter is beyond the control of magnum energy, inc., this company does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims li...

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    © 2013 magnum energy, inc. Ii important product safety instructions this manual contains safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and operation of this product. Read all instructions and safety information contained in this manual before installing or using this product. Saf...

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    Iii © 2013 magnum energy, inc. Tables table 2-1, dc wire/overcurrent device for rated use ............................. 9 table 2-2,appliance power consumption and run time ........................ 11 table 3-1,examples of digital display readings .................................. 15 table 4-1, csw...

  • Page 5: 1.0 Overview

    © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 1 1.0 introduction 1.0 overview congratulations on your purchase of the csw1012 pure sine wave inverter provided by magnum energy, inc. This inverter is designed to be powerful, yet simple to operate, and will provide you with reliable ac power for trouble- free use. Pleas...

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    2 © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 1.0 introduction the back panel of the csw1012 inverter is equipped with the following features: 8. Cooling fan – an intake cooling fan that automatically turns on when the inverter’s internal temperature rises above 122 °f (50 °c). The fan turns off when the inverter’s ...

  • Page 7: 2.0 Installation

    © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 3 2.0 installation 2.0 installation review this section and the important product safety instructions before proceeding with the installation of your inverter. Warning: installations should be performed by qualifi ed per- sonnel, such as a licensed or certifi ed electricia...

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    4 © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation figure 2-1, basic system diagram ac main panel (branch circuit breaker: 15a max) ac in ac out ac source (120vac, 60 hz sinewave) csw-ts15 transfer switch csw1012 inverter ac loads (15a max) dvd tools tv ac sub-panel ac outlet dc disconnect battery bank f...

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    © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 5 2.0 installation 2.2 locating and mounting the inverter warnings: • do not mount the inverter near any flammable or combustible fluid or components. • provide adequate clearance/ventilation to the inverter. Do not cover or obstruct any air vent openings and/or install in...

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    6 © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation figure 2-2, approved mounting positions for indoor use: for rv installation: mount flat on a horizontal surface only do not mount with dc terminals facing downward 2.2.2 mounting the inverter review the information in this section before mounting the inv...

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    © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 7 2.0 installation figure 2-3, csw1012 dimensions 10 5/16 " (26.2 cm) 3 1/2 " (8.9 cm) 12 5/8 " (32.1 cm) 11 5/8 " (29.5 cm) front (ac side) back (dc side) top 7" (17.8 cm) 6 1/2 " (16.5 cm) 2.2.3 csw1012 inverter dimensions use the dimensions in figure 2-3 to assist in mo...

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    8 © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation 2.3 wiring the inverter – general requirements this section describes the requirements and recommendations for wiring the csw1012 inverter. Before wiring the inverter, carefully read all instructions. Warning: wiring should meet all local codes/standards...

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    © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 9 2.0 installation • crimped and sealed copper ring terminal lugs with at least a 6mm (1/4”) bolt hole to connect the dc wires to the inverter’s dc terminals. • the battery bank voltage must be between 10.5-15.5 for the inverter to operate. If the voltage exceeds 16.0v, th...

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    10 © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation 2.4.2 dc overcurrent protection for safety reasons and to comply with electrical code regulations, dc overcurrent protection must be provided as part of the installation. The dc overcurrent protection device must be installed in the positive dc cable li...

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    © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 11 2.0 installation 2.4.5 wiring the battery bank warning: lethal currents will be present if the positive and negative cables attached to the battery bank touch each other. During the installation and wiring process, ensure the cable ends are insulated or covered to preve...

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    12 © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation 3. Route and connect an appropriately sized dc positive wire (marked red) from the inverter’s positive dc terminal (item 10, figure 1-2) to one end of the fuse/disconnect assembly (or circuit breaker). 4. Connect a short wire (same rating as the dc wire...

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    © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 13 2.0 installation figure 2-5, dc cable to inverter’s dc terminals dc cable with ring lug inverter’s dc + terminal m6-1.0 hex nut caution: ensure nothing is placed between the dc terminal and the ring lug. Csw1012 inverter lock washer #12 flat washer battery dc cable with...

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    14 © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 2.0 installation 2.5.2 gfci test use the steps below to periodically test the gfci to ensure it is functioning properly. 1. Press the power/select button to turn on the inverter. 2. Plug a small ac load (e.G., 40w light bulb) into the gfci’s outlet. 3. Check that the ac...

  • Page 19: 3.0 Operation

    © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 15 3.0 operation 3.0 operation the csw1012 inverter uses a front panel that contains a power/select button, a status indicator, a digital display for viewing system status, a remote port, a usb port, and a gfci ac output receptacle. Power/select button the power/select but...

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    16 © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 3.0 operation 3.1 understanding loads the inverter can power most loads within its power rating, however, there are special conditions that can cause a load to behave differently than expected. Following are some common problems encountered when using this inverter. Usb...

  • Page 21: 4.0 Troubleshooting

    © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 17 4.0 troubleshooting 4.0 troubleshooting use table 4-1 below to determine what condition triggered the error/warning code on the unit’s digital display, and what corrective action is needed. Table 4-1, csw1012 inverter error codes code condition corrective action e01 uni...

  • Page 22: 5.0 Specifi Cations

    18 © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 5.0 specifi cations 5.0 specifi cations table 5-1, csw1012 specifi cations electrical specifi cations – ac output continuous power* 1,000 watts surge power (peak)** 2,000 watts (10 sec)** 1,000 - 1,500 watts (1 sec)** 1,500 - 2,000 watts (0.2 sec)** >2,000 watts ac outp...

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    © 2013 magnum energy, inc. 19 6.0 service and warranty info 6.0 limited warranty magnum energy, inc., warrants the csw1012 inverter to be free from defects in material and workmanship that result in product failure during normal us- age, according to the following terms and conditions: 1. The limite...

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    Magnum energy, inc. 2211 west casino rd. Everett, wa 98204 phone: 425-353-8833 fax: 425-353-8390 web: www.Magnumenergy.Com pn: 64-0063 rev a.