IC Series Inverter/Charger: AC WIRE SIZE AND OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
AC WIRE SIZE AND OVERCURRENT PROTECTION The wires used for the Input AC and Output AC must be sized to meet local electrical safety requirements. The AC wiring must be protected from short circuits and overloads by an overcurrent protection device. These requirements are usually met using a main panel and sub pane…
IC Series Inverter/Charger: AC WIRING
AC WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The AC cables link the Inverter/Charger to the main panel and the sub panel. These cables handle the incoming alternating current (AC) utility or generator power, which can be passed through the Inverter/Charger to directly power the main appliances (pass-through mode) and/or used to charge …
IC Series Inverter/Charger: BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR (BTS) OPERATION
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR (BTS) OPERATION The IC Series Inverter/Charger is delivered with a battery temperature sensor. By installing this sensor, the charge voltages are automatically adapted for deviating temperature. With a BTS installed, if the temperature around the BTS is below 20°C, the absorb and float c…
IC Series Inverter/Charger: GROUNDING ON BOATS
Grounding Information If you are installing the IC Series Inverter/Charger on a boat there are some specific guidelines/standards to follow. The Inverter/Charger must be installed adhering to the standards of the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council). Some guidelines are outlined below but these notes do not repl…
IC Series Inverter/Charger: GFCI (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTION) OUTLETS
GFCI (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTION) OUTLETS SPECIFICATION Compliance with UL standards requires that Go Power! test and recommend specific GFCIs for use on the AC output of the IC Series. GFCIs shall be installed in the AC output wiring system to proceed all branch circuits. A GFCI is a device that de-energi…
IC Series Inverter/Charger: POWER SHARING MODE 2
POWER SHARING MODE 2 In generator mode : * The power required by the appliances (fridge, TV, outlets) is 3600W (30AAC x 120VAC) - 1. * Shore power (utility or generator) is connected and supplying 2400W (20AAC x 120VAC) - 2. * The inverter automatically switches on and supplies the remaining 1200W (10AAC x 120…
IC Series Inverter/Charger: DISABLING THE NEUTRAL TO CHASSIS GROUND CONNECTION
HOW TO DISABLE THE NEUTRAL TO CHASSIS GROUND CONNECTION The IC Series Inverter/Charger has the automatic neutral to ground switching feature enabled as a factory default setting. In some installations this feature must be physically disabled by disconnecting the neutral to chassis ground connection. Please consu…
IC Series Inverter/Charger: AC TERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTIONS
AC TERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTIONS The IC Series has a six-pole AC terminal block and two AC ground terminals to connect the Inverter/Charger’s AC input and output wiring. The terminal block and ground terminals can be accessed by removing the three Phillips screws holding the AC cover plate. Each connection on the…
