Manufacturer of dimensions™ inverters 4467 white bear parkway st. Paul, mn 55110 phone: 651-653-7000 fax: 651-653-7600 e-mail: inverterinfo@sensata.Com web: www.Dimensions.Sensata.Com iso 9001:2000 registered company dc to ac power inverters owners manual for models: adi-12w6 adi-12w8 including opti...
2 form 122039 table of contents: section description page 1 safety instructions ..…………………………………………………..…. 3 1.1 warning and danger symbols ……..……..…………….…….…………… 3 1.2 inverter precautions …………………………………………….……………… 3 1.3 battery precautions …………………….……..………………...…………… 3 2 specifications ……..……………………....
3 form 122039 safety instructions important: read this manual before installation, it contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions. Save this manual and keep it in a safe place. 1.1 warning and danger symbols: to reduce the risk of electrical shock and to ensure the safe opera...
4 form 122039 specifications millennium series power inverters 12w6 12w8 model number adi-12w6 adi-12w8 output power (watts cont.) 600 800 output current (amps ac) up to 5 up to 7 peak output (amps ac) 11 15 input current (amps dc) up to 60 up to 80 weight (lbs.) 13 18 dimensions – lxwxh – (inches) ...
5 form 122039 technical description 3.1 dc to ac power inverter: a power inverter supplies usable 120vac, 60hz power by inverting dc power storage in a bank of batteries. The inverter has an optional battery charger (“b3” option, 12w8 model only) and an automatic fast transfer switch (“t” option). S...
6 form 122039 3.2 available options 3.2.1 external power mode – “t” option: 120 vac, 60 hz external power can be applied directly to the inverter when connecting the ac plug cord extending from the inverter (available with the “t” option only) to an ac outlet. If external power is available, the int...
7 form 122039 inverter physical description 4.1 inverter module figure 1: inverter physical description item # description function 1 field wiring compartment faceplate. Covers the ac and dc wiring compartment. Remove the faceplate to access the wiring compartment. 2 dc cable entry opening allows th...
8 form 122039 4.2 led remote control/status panel figure 2: led remote control/status panel (a) “on/off” switch: turns the inverter on or off. (b) external power: green led that indicates the inverter is operating in external power mode. (c) inverter power: green led that indicates the inverter is o...
9 form 122039 installation 5.1 tools for installation: tools required for installation: connectors (butt type and insulated), drill, crimpers (for insulated and non-insulated connectors), volt meter with probes, electrical tape, #2 phillips screwdriver, wire cutters, wire strippers, cable ties, tape...
10 form 122039 figure 4 control panel footprint • all dimensions are in inches 2.2 4 figure 3: footprint 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 case w 8 3.2 15 9.
11 form 122039 inverter wiring: 6.1 dc wiring: 1 it is recommended in all cases to use stranded copper wires. 2 use sgx cross-linked polyurethane insulation type that complies with the high temperature insulation requirements (125°c.) of sae j-1127 and vehicle manufacturer requirements. 3 wire gauge...
12 form 122039 6.2 connecting the dc cables: damage to the inverter not covered under warranty will occur if correct polarity is not observed when installing the dc input cables. • remove the inverter field-wiring compartment faceplate to access the dc input lugs. • unscrew the dc input lug pos (+) ...
13 form 122039 deep cycle battery comments: do not use vehicle-starting batteries; deep discharge cycles typical with inverter applications can shorten the life of this type of batteries. • install at least one auxiliary deep cycle battery to feed the inverter directly. Depending on the application ...
14 form 122039 6.4 dc wiring diagram note: the violet wire connected to the load side of fused remote on/off switch must have +12vdc to operate. Figure 6: dc wiring diagram flat cable led remote control/status panel fuse red wire (+) black wire (-) charge cable black (-) fuse external power inverter...
15 form 122039 6.5 ac wiring diagram figure 7: ac wiring diagram h: hot wire – black n: neutral wire – white g: ground wire - green • install gfci outlets model hubbell # gfr 5352xx (20a) or gfr 5252xx (15a). (not applicable with inverters having the “f3” option) 120vac*, 60hz input “t” option h n g...
16 form 122039 operation and troubleshooting 7.1 operation 7.1.1 turning the inverter “on”: • to turn the inverter on by switching on the remote on/off switch. • if the inverter has the “t” or “b3” options the green led “inverter power” will come on only in the event that there is no external power ...
17 form 122039 warranty 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 are the responsibility of the carrier. Any claim should be filed with the delivering transport co...
