ProMariner TruePower 200-400 - Manual (Page 11)

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I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e l i n e s / O p e r a t i o n
Testing of the GFCI
1. Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position.
2. Plug a test lamp into the GFCI outlet.
3. Press the “test” button located on the GFCI outlet.
4. The “reset” button should pop out and the power to the test lamp should turn off. If the
lamp does not shut off and remains on, or if the reset button does not pop out, the GFCI
receptacle is defective. Please call factory service at 1-800-824-0524 for replacement or
service.
5. To resume regular operation, push the “reset” button to return to regular operation.
Operation
The ON/Off switch turns the TruePower Inverter to ON or to Off.
In the ON position, the Inverter /Fault LED light will illuminate Green. The TruePower begins
inverting and provides modified sine wave power.
In the Off position the inverter draws no current from the battery.
Bat’ Saver mode allows the user to protect from draining down the entire power of the
engine start battery, and shuts the inverter off when the battery reaches a threshold of
11.7 volts allowing you to start your boat or vehicle. To use the Bat’ Saver mode, turn the
on / off switch to the Bat’ Saver mode.
Some appliances and tools operate using larger electric motors, tubes or capacitors
require an initial surge of power to start up. This extra surge of power required is often
called the “peak load”, “starting load” or “surge capacity”. Once such a tool or appliance
is started, it requires significantly less power to continue operation. This is commonly
referred to the “continuous load” of power.
As a rule of thumb, most often the start up or surge load of the appliance or tool will
determine if your TruePower inverter has the capability of running it. If the appliance or
tool does not start the first try, attempt switching the appliance on every 2 seconds until
the appliance turns on. If the appliance does not start after the 5th or 6th attempt, it may
require a larger surge than your inverter provides.
LED Indicators:
The two indicator lights on the front panel of the inverter illustrate the operating status
of the TruePower Inverter. See table 4 below.
Status of Indicator Lights Table
When the TruePower unit is on,
the Inverter light illuminates. Can run your appliances through the
Inverter from the battery. Power Green
Light Color Status Result
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Operation Continued
Resetting the Inverter:
To reset the TruePower Inverter, turn the ON/Off switch to Off and then back to ON.
Resetting the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI):
Function- The GFCI receptacle protects the receptacle output against a ground fault.
Correcting a Ground - When a ground fault condition is detected, the Reset button on the
GFCI receptacle Fault will trip and the power to an appliance is interrupted. To resume
normal operation, determine and correct the ground fault, then press the Reset button.
Monthly Testing- Once a month, with the TruePower turned ON, press the Test button
on the GFCI receptacle. The Rest button should pop out. Press it to reset the GFCI and
to continue with normal operation. If the Rest button does not trip, the GFCI may have
failed. Contact Customer Service to have a qualified technician inspect the unit.
Resetting as the Result of an Overload:
The TruePower has a high surge capacity of double the stated model power rating for
5 seconds. If the appliance(s) connected to the unit try to draw excess power for more
than 5 seconds, the TruePower will shut down and the Red Fault light will illuminate.
After removing the overload condition, the TruePower will cycle through a 15 second
self check and automatically reset to operating levels.
Operating Several Appliances at the Same Time:
If you are going to operate several appliances at the same time, turn them on
independently, after you have powered up the inverter. This action ensures that the
TruePower does not have to deliver the starting current for all of the appliances at once.
The TruePower can accommodate several appliances at once as long as they do not
exceed more than a combined total of the stated wattage of the inverter.
Recharging Your Batteries:
We recommend you recharge your batteries before they are fully discharged. This will
provide a much longer life cycle than recharging them when they are almost completely
discharged. It is recommended to use a Remote Battery Status indicator to monitor the
battery levels and determine optimum recharge times and cycles.
The Fault light illuminates
whenever there is a battery over-
voltage fault condition
(in excess of 15volts +/- 1volt), a
low battery protection indicator
(below 10volts +/- .5volts), an
output overload condition or an
over-temperature fault condition. Can not run appliances as the AC output
is disabled in the inverter mode. Clear the
fault condition. Reset the unit by turning
the ON/Off switch to Off and then back to
ON. The inverter may need to cool off for
a period. Reduce load, duration of use if
you have been using for a longer period of
time. If it continues to be a problem, you
may need to properly size your inverter to
your application. Fault Red
Light Color Status Result