POWERDRIVE PLUS PWD3000P (01) PDF MANUAL

POWERDRIVE PLUS PWD3000P (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What are the important safety instructions for the 3000W power inverter?

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the 3000W power inverter. It will help you use your inverter safely and effectively. Please carefully read and follow these instructions and precautions. Keep out of reach of children. Do not expose the inverter to moisture or water. The use of an attachment is not recommended or sold by the unit manufacturer, as it may result in a risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury. Do not disassemble the unit. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the unit before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

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How should the power inverter be placed for the most effective use?

For the most effective use, place the power inverter on a flat surface. Do not place the inverter on or near heating vents, radiators, other sources of heat, or flammable materials. Do not place the inverter in direct sunlight. The ideal air temperature for operation is between 32°F and 104°F.

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What type of power source should the power inverter be connected to?

The power inverter should only be connected to a 12V battery or power supply. Do not attempt to connect the inverter to any other power source, including an AC power source. Connecting to a 6V or 16V battery will cause damage to the inverter.

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What should you avoid when using a product with the inverter?

Do not use the inverter with a product that draws a higher wattage than the inverter can power, as this may cause damage to the inverter and product.

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How do you turn the inverter on and off?

Press and hold the On/Off switch for 3 seconds to turn the inverter on and off.

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What are the components of the inverter?

The inverter includes a On/Off switch, 120V Standard AC Outlets (x4), USB-A and USB-C ports with QC 3.0 Tech, a Removable Remote Control Panel with LCD Screen, Positive Battery Cable Terminal (Red), Negative Battery Cable Terminal (Black), Ground Wire, and High-speed Cooling Fans (x2).

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What is important to do before connecting the inverter cables?

The inverter and power source must be in the OFF mode. Make sure to only connect your inverter to a 12V power supply. To avoid electrical shock, it is necessary to ground the inverter as well as the power source. The inverter should be grounded, using a 10 AWG copper wire (included). Do not turn on the inverter or the power source until the inverter and the power source are grounded.

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How do you ground the inverter?

Turn off and disconnect the inverter. Locate the chassis ground screw on the back of the inverter. Remove the outer nut and loosen the first locking washer. Attach the grounding wire’s ring connector to the ground terminal of the inverter. Tighten the locking washer securely, then replace the other nut and tighten it securely. Attach the other end of the wire to a properly grounded location. For a vehicle, connect to the chassis, unpainted frame part, or engine block of the vehicle. For a fixed location, connect to a ground rod or other appropriately rated ground.

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How do you connect the inverter cables to the inverter terminals?

Locate the Positive and Negative terminals on the inverter. From the Positive (red) and the Negative (black) terminals, remove the nut, split lock and flat washer. Place the Positive (red) ring connector onto the Positive (red) inverter terminal. Place the Negative (black) ring connector onto the Negative (black) inverter terminal. Place a flat washer and split lock on top of each ring connector. Put a nut over these and tighten.

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How do you operate the inverter?

Connect the inverter (See Connecting Inverter Cables section). Press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds to turn on the inverter. The LCD backlight will turn to blue, and Input Volts and Output Watts will show on the LCD screen, indicating the inverter is receiving power. Press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds to turn off the inverter. The internal speaker may make a brief “beep” sound, which is normal. Make sure the device to be operated is turned off. Plug the device into the inverter’s AC outlet. Turn the device on. To disconnect, reverse the above procedure.

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What should you do if you are powering multiple devices?

If more than one device is to be powered, start one device at a time, to avoid a power surge and overloading the inverter. The surge load of each device should not exceed the inverter’s continuous operation wattage rate.

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What should you do when using the inverter with rechargeable devices?

Using the inverter with some rechargeable devices may damage the inverter and/or device. If you are using the inverter to operate a rechargeable device, monitor the temperature of the inverter for about 10 minutes. If the inverter becomes abnormally hot, disconnect it from the device immediately; do not use the device with the inverter.

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How do you connect the removable faceplate remote control?

Remove the screws fixing the panel. Do not lose the screws. Follow the diagram to connect the panel and extension cord.

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What does it mean when the LCD backlight turns red?

When the LCD backlight turns red, a fault code will be displayed on the screen, the alarm will sound, and the inverter will automatically turn itself off.

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What does the “Lob” fault code indicate?

The “Lob” fault code indicates low-voltage protection. When the power input from the vehicle’s battery drops to approximately 10.5V, the low-voltage alarm will sound. When the voltage goes down below 10 VDC, the inverter shuts off. Recharge or replace the battery.

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What does the “H lb” fault code indicate?

The “H lb” fault code indicates high-voltage protection. When the power input from the vehicle’s battery exceeds 16V, high-voltage protection occurs.

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What does the “H IP” fault code indicate?

The “H IP” fault code indicates overload protection. The continuous load demand from the equipment or device being operated exceeds the continuous load rating of the inverter. Use a higher capacity inverter or lower rated device.

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What does the “Ho~” fault code indicate?

The “Ho~” fault code indicates overheat protection. The thermal resistor exceeds 80° C (176° F). Allow the inverter to cool. Do not block the cooling slots or air flow over and through the inverter. Reduce the load on the inverter to the continuous rated output.

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What does the “S[ P” fault code indicate?

The “S[ P” fault code indicates short circuit protection. When the output is shorted, short-circuit protection is activated.

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How do you reset the inverter after a shutdown?

To reset after a shutdown occurs, press and hold the On/Off button to turn off the inverter. Check the source of the problem and correct it. Then, press and hold the On/Off button to turn on the inverter.

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How do I download the app? For Android phones, go to Google Play and search “PowerDrive Plus”. For iPhones®, go to the App Store® and search “PowerDrive Plus”. You can also scan the QR code to download the app.

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How do I pair the inverter? Make sure the inverter is connected to the battery. Place your phone close to the inverter (within 6.5ft) for first time use. Click the specified icon to enter the Bluetooth search list. Find the item number of the inverter you purchased, and click to connect. Once the connection is successful, the pairing is considered successful, and the app will automatically connect when used again. The paired inverter can be connected up to about 20ft in the absence of obstructions.

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What should I do if I need to reinstall the app? Some phone models may need to be paired to the inverter again after reinstalling the app.

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How do I turn the inverter on or off? Click the button at the bottom of the phone screen to control the ON and OFF of the inverter.

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How do I set a timer for the inverter to turn on or off? Click the timer icon to set the startup or shutdown time in the pop-up box. It can be set for up to 30 days. After successfully set, a countdown will appear in the middle of the screen, and the Timing icon will change from white to purple. Click again to cancel the timer.

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What happens if I manually click the switch button after setting a timer? If you manually click the switch button after the timer is set, it will automatically cancel the set timer.

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What causes the timer to fail? Disconnecting the inverter from the battery will cause timer failure.

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How do I change the name of the inverter? The default name of the inverter is the item number. You can customize the name in the app settings. The length of the name is 1-16 characters. Click the settings icon to enter the setting interface, click “Change Bluetooth Name” to enter the name, and click to confirm. Some phones will disconnect briefly and then automatically reconnect.

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How do I switch inverters when I have more than one? Click the settings icon to enter the setting interface, click “Switching Devices” to enter the Bluetooth search interface, and click the name of the inverter with which you want to connect. If the inverter you want to connect to has not been paired, it will not appear in the search list. Move your phone close to the inverter you want to connect to (within 6.5 ft) and click the refresh icon to refresh the list.

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How do I delete a paired inverter? Click the device management icon to delete the paired inverter. When the list is emptied, it will automatically jump to the Bluetooth search interface.

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How do I turn the fault alarm buzzer sound on or off on the inverter? The fault alarm buzzer sound can be turned on or off on the inverter.

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How do I turn the fault alarm buzzer sound on or off on the app? The fault alarm buzzer sound can be turned on or off on the app.

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How do I switch the temperature unit? Use the reset temp unit function to switch the temperature unit.

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What happens when the inverter enters protection mode? This interface will show up when the inverter enters protection mode. The app will make an alarm sound, which can be shut down in Settings. If you are not running the app, or running it in the background, there will be no alarm sound.

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How do I manually turn off the inverter? Press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds to turn off the inverter.

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What should I keep in mind regarding power source when using the inverter? Your average automobile battery at full charge will provide an ample power supply to the inverter when the engine is on. Keep the vehicle running at all times when using the inverter. The actual length of time the inverter will function depends on the age and condition of the battery and the power demand being placed by the device being operated with the inverter. When possible, recharge your batteries when they are not at less than 50% battery life.

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What should I do when the inverter is not in use? To prevent battery discharge, turn the inverter off when not in use because the inverter draws low amperage from the battery when turned on but no load is connected.

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What should I do if the inverter’s fuse blows? If a fuse does blow, take the inverter to a qualified technician for repair. Do not attempt to service the inverter yourself.

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What maintenance should I perform on the inverter? Before each use, ensure that all of the inverter’s components are in place and in good working condition. After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the inverter. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe external surfaces of the inverter’s case. Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.

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Where should I store the inverter? Store inside, in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.

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How should I dispose of the inverter? Recycle or properly dispose of internal electrical components.

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What should I do if the output voltage is low or there is no output voltage? Disconnect and reconnect the 12V connections. Use a true RMS reading meter.

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What does it mean when the LCD backlight is red? Check the Fault Code on the LCD screen. Recharge or replace the battery. Use a higher capacity inverter or decrease the load or device on the inverter. Allow inverter to cool. Check for adequate ventilation. Reduce the load on the inverter to the rated continuous power output.

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What should I do if the device does not operate properly when first connected to the inverter? Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn off and on, this will reset the inverter.

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Specifications

• Model: PWD3000P
• Input: 10-15VDC
• Output at 13V: 120VAC±10%
• Output Frequency: 60±3 HZ
• Output Waveform: Modified Sine Wave (MSW)
• Continuous Power: 3000W
• Surge Power: 6000W
• Efficiency Typical at 13V: 84%Max
• No Load Draw Typical at 13V: 1.1A
• Low Battery Shutdown: 10.5±0.5V DC
• USB-A Output Port: 5V 3A, 9V 2A, 12V 1.5A
• USB-C PD Fast Charging Port: 0.5-15W, 5V, 0.1 -3.0A; 15 – 27W, 9V, 1.67 – 3.0A; 27 – 45W, 15V, 1.8 – 3.0A; 45 – 100W, 20V, 2.25 – 3.0A
• AC Output Socket: 4 Standard North American sockets
• Internal Fuse/ Replacement Fuse: 8*40A
• Operating Temperature: 32°F – 104°F
• Battery Low Alarm: 10.5±0.5V DC
• Power Cable Length: 2AWG 39.3"
• Output Power Overload: 3300±300 Shutdown Level
• Dimensions: 15.73" X 10.94" X 4.25"