Vector MAXX SST 3000 VEC051 Owner's manual - page 13
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NOTE:
The 110 VAC output of the inverter is a modified sine wave that produces
115 VAC AC Voltage. Because of wave-shape differences, if you measure
the output of the inverter using standard digital or analog voltmeters, these
instruments will not read the voltage correctly. Unless a true RMS reading
voltmeter such as a “Fluke 87”, “Fluke 8060A”, “Beckman 4410” or “Triplet
4200” is used, the reading will be from 2 to 20 volts low.
4.0 OPERATION
NOTE:
Ensure that the total continuous power consumption of all tools and/or
appliances connected to the inverter (and in use) does not exceed 3000
watts. Also ensure that the start-up wattage for inductive loads does not
exceed 6000 watts for more than a few seconds.
CAUTION:
Appliances such as large microwave ovens will normally draw more current than
they are rated and could possibly overload the inverter when operating
simultaneously with other appliances.
4.1. Power Requirements:
Most electrical tools, appliances and audio/video equipment have labels that
show the unit’s power consumption in amps or in watts or both. To avoid inverter
shutdown and possible damage to the inverter, take care to avoid exceeding the
3000-watt rating of this unit. If the power consumption of the tool or device is rated
in amps, multiply the amps by 110 VAC to determine the wattage.
For instance, a power tool rated at 4 amps will draw 440 watts. The inverter has
built-in overload protection so that if you do exceed the 6000 watt peak limit, the
inverter will automatically shut down. Once the excessive load is removed, the
inverter can be restarted and resume normal operation. Note: If overload shutdown
occurs, turn OFF the unit and turn back ON to restart. The ON/OFF switch is located
on the front panel of the inverter.
The inverter handles resistive loads the easiest; however, larger resistive loads such
as electric stoves or heaters could draw more wattage than the inverter can deliver
on a continuous basis.
The following chart shows the approximate amperage at 110 VAC and the
corresponding wattage at 110 VAC for various common tools and appliances.
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5.0 INSTALLATION
The inverter will provide you with up to 3000 watts of continuous, electrical power
(6000 watt peak) at 110 VAC when powered by a 12 VDC source such as is
found in a vehicle, boat, or multiple battery configuration as shown in FIGURE 8.
This manual does not describe all of the possible types of battery configurations,
battery charging configurations and battery isolation configurations.
5.1 Input Power Requirements:
To properly operate the
MAXX
SST
™
3000
the DC power source must provide
between 11.0 and 15.0 VDC and nominally at 300 Amps. This DC power source
must be a well regulated DC power supply as typically found in vehicular and
deep-cycle marine batteries. The DC power source may also be two 12 volt
batteries connected in parallel. On larger applications the power source may
be several batteries connected in parallel as shown on FIGURE 8.
+
POWER
INVER
4-6 FEET OF WIRE
TER
ANL
MAXX
SST
™
3000
MAX OF 5 FEET OF 00 (2/0)
OR 6 FEET OF 0000 (4/0) WIRE
(VEC085) AND FUSE
Figure 8. Multiple Battery Installation.