Windy Nation VertaMax Power Inverter - Manual (Page 2)

VertaMax User Manual
Revision 1.1
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Features .............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1 Electrical Specifications .................................................................................................................. 4
1.3.2 Physical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 4
2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Electrostatic (ESD) Precautions ......................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Mounting ............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Grounding ........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Connections ........................................................................................................................................ 5
3 Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Power .................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.1 Power ON ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.2 Power OFF ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.3 Remote ON/OFF ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 USB Port ............................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Meter Readings................................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Protection – Alarms ............................................................................................................................ 8
3.4.1 Over Input Voltage .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.4.2 Low Input Voltage ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.4.3 Power Overload .............................................................................................................................. 9
3.4.4 Over Heating ................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4.5 Short Circuit .................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4.6 Functional Matrix............................................................................................................................. 9
4 Application .................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Power Consumption ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Typical Power Consumption ............................................................................................................. 10
4.3 Wire Gauge Reference ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.1 Ampacity Table ............................................................................................................................. 10
4.3.2 Wire Thickness ............................................................................................................................. 11
4.4 Batteries ............................................................................................................................................ 11
4.4.1 Battery Life .................................................................................................................................... 11
4.4.2 Actual Battery Current Draw ......................................................................................................... 11
4.4.3 Battery Capacity ............................................................................................................................ 12
5 Troubleshooting And Support ..................................................................................................................... 12
5.1 Maintenance & Care ......................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Fuse Replacement ............................................................................................................................ 12
5.3 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 13
5.4 Support ............................................................................................................................................. 14
5.5 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 14
5.5.1 Restrictions ................................................................................................................................... 14
5.5.2 Warranty Claims & Return Procedures......................................................................................... 14
5.5.3 Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................... 15
5.5.4 Limitation of Liability...................................................................................................................... 15
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