BATTERY

POWER INVERTERS
12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter Manual

700w 1000w 2000w 3000w Version 1.3

 Important Safety Instructions
Please save these instructions.

This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the
inverter. The following symbols are used throughout the manual:

WARNING Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution

when performing this task.

CAUTION Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the
inverter.

NOTE Indicates a procedure or function that is important to the safe and

proper operation of the inverter.

General Safety Information

Installation and wiring must comply with the Local and National Electric Codes (NEC)
and must be done by a certified technician.
Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning the installation.
There are no serviceable parts for this inverter. Do NOT disassemble or attempt to repair
the inverter.
Make sure all connections going into and from the inverter are tight. There may be
sparks when making connections, therefore, make sure there are not flammable
materials or gases near installation.

Inverter Safety
The inverters are suitable for 12V Battery Banks ONLY.
ALWAYS make sure inverter is in OFF position and disconnect all AC and DC
connecting when working on any circuit associated with the inverter.
NEVER connect the AC output of the unit directly to an Electrical Breaker Panel/ Load
Centre which is also fed from the utility power / generator.
When connecting battery terminals, ensure the polarity of the battery connections is
correct. Incorrect polarity may cause permanent damage to the unit.
Be careful when touching bare terminals of capacitors as they may retain high lethal
voltages even after power is removed.

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 Battery Safety

Do NOT let the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery touch each other.
Use only sealed lead-acid, flooded, or gel batteries which must be deep cycle.
Explosive battery gases may be present while charging. Be certain there is enough
ventilation to release the gases.
Be careful when working with large lead acid batteries. Wear eye protection and have
fresh water available in case there is contact with the battery acid.
Over-charging and excessive gas precipitation may damage the battery plates and
activate material shedding on them. Too high of an equalizing charge or too long of one
may cause damage. Please carefully review the specific requirements of the battery
used in the system.

Installation Safety
The unit should be installed in a well-ventilated, cool, and dry environment. Make
sure the fans of the unit and the ventilation holes are not blocked.
Do not expose the unit to rain, moisture, snow, or liquids of any type.

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 Table of Contents

General Information 04

Included Components 05

Identification of Parts (AC Side) 06

Identification of Parts (DC Side) 08

Installation 09

Location Recommendations 09

Sizing a Battery Bank 10

Grounding 11

DC Side Connection 11

AC Side Operation 13

Inverter Troubleshooting 14

External Fusing 15

Specifications 16

Dimensions 18

700W 18

1000W 18

2000W 18

3000W 18

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 General Information

The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter delivers superior performance for remote
off-grid applications, capable of producing cleaner, smoother, and more reliable electricity
for a user’s electronic needs.

Key Features
Robust and sleek design
Optimized for 12 VDC system voltage
Clean power for safe operation of sensitive electronics
Easy-to-read LED indicator display
Multiple protection features (LVD, HVD, AC Overload and Over Temperature)
Excellent Surge Rating : 2x the Power Rating
Ground-fault circuit interrupter(GFCI) protection
Build-in 5V/2.1A USB port

Pure Sine Wave

The Renogy Power Inverters output a pure sine wave similar to the waveform of the grid
power. In a pure sine wave, the voltage rises and falls in a smooth fashion with very low
harmonic distortion and cleaner utility-like power.

Pure(Sine Wavefom)
Amplitude(Volts)

Time(Seconds)

This gives users stable enough power to operate tools, fans, lights, computers, and other
electronics without any interference. Pure sine wave inverters are in many cases more
efficient, allowing users to use less energy and allow for more device capability. The main
advantage to pure sine wave inverters is that they are used to operate sensitive electronic
devices that require a high quality waveform with little harmonic distortion. Almost any
electronic device could be powered using a pure sine wave inverter.

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 Included Components

The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Battery Inverters will be shipped with inverter cables and a
remotecontrol for powering the inverter on or off.

Inverter Model Gauge

700W 6 AWG 3ft

1000W 4 AWG 3ft

2000W 4 AWG*2 3ft

3000W Does not include

Wired remote control

List dimensions 2.875 x 2.3125 x 0.9375in, 73 x 58.7 x 23.8mm

Thickness 0625in , 1.5mm

Wire length Approx 19.8ft

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 Identification of Parts (AC Side)

1 2 3 4 5

8 7 6

Figure 2: 1000W Inverter

Key Parts

1. High Output AC Terminals — These terminals are for connecting 115V A C devices
that require more than 15 amps to operate or for connection to distributed wiring that
has multiple AC outlets. Remove the two screws on protective cover to access the
terminals. Any AC output wiring that is directly connected must comply with US National
Electric Code (NEC) wiring gauge recommendations.

Facing the front panel, the terminals are:

LEFT Middle Right

Neutral (N) Ground(G) Live(L)

NEUTRAL and GROUND are bonded inside the inverter to comply with theNational
Electric Code (NEC) requirement that any AC source must have a neutral to ground
connection.

2. Power LED (Green) — When this green LED is lit, the inverter is operating.
3. GFCI LED (Yellow) — When the yellow LED is lit, the ground fault circuit has been interrupted.
Shut down the inverter and restart.

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 4. Fault LED (Red) — The red indicator turns on as the inverter shuts down due to overheating,
overload, under voltage, or over voltage.

Immediately turn off all AC appliances if the Fault LED is lit. Allow the inverter to cool
before continuing. Make sure that the ventilation vents are not blocked.

If an inverter shutdown was preceded by a buzzing sound, there may be an excessive

load in combination with low voltage or a cable problem.

5. ON/OFF Switch — Controls AC output.

6. AC Outlets — 115V AC 60Hz, up to 15amps for 2000W and 3000W models, up to 6.1
amps for 700W,up to 8.7 amps for 1000W.

7. USB Power Port — 5 volts / 2.1A for charging tablets, smartphones, and other small
electronic devices.

8. Remote Switch Connection — Insert wired remote switch to the connection port. Set
ON/OFF switch to "remote" position.

NOTE Alarm —If there is a buzzing sound, the battery is low. The user should reduce the
AC load, charge the battery, and check the DC cable for excessive losses.

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 Identification of Parts (DC Side)

1 2 3

Figure 3: 1000W Inverter

KEY PARTS

1.Positive Terminal — Positive (+) DC Input (Red)

2.Cooling Fans — Thermally controlled
3.Negative Terminal — Negative (−) DC Input (Black)
4.Ground Terminal — For insulated safety ground wire.

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 Installation

WARNING Make sure inverter is in the off position before connecting anything.

CAUTION Do not over-torque or over tighten the terminals. This could

potentially damage the unit.

CAUTION Refer to the technical specifications for max wire sizes on the
controller and for the maximum amperage going through wires.

Location Recommendations
WARNING Never install the inverter in a sealed enclosure with flooded batteries. Gas can
accumulate and there is a risk of explosion.

Ensure installation follows the following guidelines:

1. Cool, dry, well-ventilated area — Heat is the worst enemy for electronic equipment.
Inverters must be in an area where the fans are not blocked or where they are not hit
directly by the sun. They should be in an area free of any kind of moisture and allow for
clearance of at least 10” around the unit to provide for adequate ventilation.
2. Protection against fire hazard — the unit should be away from any flammable
material, liquids, or any other combustible material. The unit can spark and the
consequences could be severe.
3. Close proximity to battery bank—prevent excessive voltage drop by keeping the unit
close to the battery bank and having a properly sized wire going from the battery bank
to the inverter.
4. WARNING Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as the battery bank
because it could serve as a potential fire hazard.
5. Limiting electromagnetic interference (EMI) — ensure the inverter is firmly grounded
to a building, vehicle, or earth grounded. Keep the inverter away from EMI receptors
such as TVs, radios, and other audio/visual electronics to prevent damage/interference
to the equipment.
6. Secure inverter—the inverter could be stand alone or mounted using the outlying
terminals on the inverter.
WARNING The inverter should never be mounted vertically on a vertical surface since
it would present a hazard for the fan opening which is crucial for cooling
the inverter.

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 Sizing a Battery Bank
Determine the amount of Watts (Amps * Volts) for the load, and how long the load
needs to operate—each electrical appliance has technical specificationsindicating the
watts, or the volts and amps required for operation.
Estimate load run-time—Battery size depends on load watts and run-time. Most loads
are not constant, so estimation is very important.
Utilize the formula Watts = Volts * Amps
Determine Amps used for how many hours – Amp-hour (Ah)

For this Renogy inverter, the battery bank will be 12 volts direct current (12 VDC)

Example

A Microwave oven 700 Watts to run microwave oven using the batteries as
= 700 Watts if it was a 12VDC microwave requires 58 Amps
12V battery bank 700 Watts / 12 Volts = 58 Amps

Now that amps have been determined, the amp-hours

need to be determined. The microwave will be used for
Load Operation = 3 hours
approximately 3 hours a day.
58 Amps * 3 hours = 174 Ah

At least a 174 Ah battery must be selected in order to use the 700-Watt microwave at 3
hours a day. However, determining a battery size is also dependent on the battery that
is able to handle repeated discharge/charge cycles.

NOTE This is just an example. Actual quantities vary by battery capacity and rates
of discharge.

NOTE To power the microwave in the example, the user must use an inverter that is
at least 1000 watts, if not more.

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 Grounding
The Renogy Pure Sine Wave inverters come equipped with a grounding lug to appropriately
ground to earth or to another designated ground (for example, a metal frame of an RV). The
connections to ground must be tight and against bare metal. Whether using the inverter in a
mobile application, such as an RV, or in a building, grounding is highly recommended. The
recommended wire size for grounding is 10 AWG insulated copper strand wire. For more
information regarding grounding, users and/or installers must consult with the Local and
National Electric Codes (NEC) for more specific grounding regulations and suggestions as
they can change per scenario.

DC Side Connection

WARNING The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Inverters are suitable for 12V battery bank
systems ONLY. Not following the minimum DC requirement will cause
irreversible damage to the unit.

CAUTION Be careful of the positive and negative poles. Reversing the poles might
cause permanent damage to the inverter. It will surely blow the internal fuse.

NOTE Damage to the Renogy inverters due to reverse polarity is NOT covered by
warranty.

NOTE
The input terminals of the inverters have large capacitors connected to them.
Once a positive and negative wire are connected to the terminals, it will
complete the circuit, and commence drawing a heavy current momentarily. As
a result, there may be a sparking occurring even if the inverter is in the off
position. To minimize sparking, it is recommended that the user have the
appropriate size wire feeding into the inverters and/or install an external fuse
leading into the inverter.

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1.Flip inverter power to OFF position (on 2.Remove Cap, then unscrew inverter
AC side) terminals and connect battery connections.
Then tighten.

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 Operation

Assuming proper battery connection, the inverter is now ready for use.

AC Side Operation
1.Connect electronic devices to electrical socket(s) on inverter. Flip inverter power to ON
position (on AC side)

2. When finished, switch AC devices off FIRST, then turn off inverter switch

CAUTION Avoid switching on the inverter with the load (electronic devices) already
switched on. This may trigger an overload since some electronic devices
have an initial high power surge to start.

CAUTION When switching off the inverter, turn off the electronic devices first. Although
the inverter is off, the capacitors will still have a charge, so the DC and AC
terminals must be disconnected if altering the circuitry.

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 Inverter Troubleshooting

Indicator Potential Issue Troubleshoot

Input voltage is below 10.5V Keep input voltage above 10.5V
Alarm beeps
Input voltage is above 16.0V Keep input voltage below 16.0V

Input voltage is below 10V Keep input voltage above 10V

Input voltage is above 16.5V Keep input voltage below 16.5V

Allow inverter to cool down

Fault LED Lit, inverter Inverter overheats Check for adequate ventilation
shut down and alarm on
Reduce the load on inverter

Operating equipment draws too Use a higher wattage inverter or

much power use a lower powered device

Disconnect the inverter and turn

Inverter is short circuited off the ON/OFF switch to reset

Yellow LED Lit - Disconnect appliances and turn

GFCI tripped
Inverter shut down off the ON/OFF switch to reset

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 External Fusing

Fusing is a recommended in PV systems to provide a safety measure for connections going

from panel to controller and controller to battery. Remember to always use the
recommended wire gauge size based on the PV system and the controller.

NEC Maximum Current for different Copper Wire Sizes

#AWG 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0

Max. Current 10A 15A 20A 30A 55A 75A 95A 130A 170A

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 Specifications

RNG-INVT-700- RNG-INVT-1000- RNG-INVT-2000- RNG-INVT-3000-

Model
12V-P2 12V-P2 12V-P2 12V-P2

Continuous Power 700 W 1000 W 2000 W 3000 W

Input Voltage 12V DC
Output Voltage 115V AC
Peak surge 1400 W 2000 W 4000 W 6000 W
Efficiency > 90%
Frequency 60Hz
Total harmonic
distortion (THD) < 3%

No load current draw < 0.8A < 1.0A < 2.0A < 2.5A
Battery low alarm 10.5V ± 0.5V DC
Battery low
shutdown 10.0V ± 0.5V DC
Over voltage
16.5V ± 0.5V DC
shutdown
Cooling fan Thermally controlled
AC output sockets 2 2 3 3
USB power port 5V/2.1A

Power output control AC On/Off Switch

Dimensions 12.2×7.4×3.3 in 12.9×6.8×3.3 in 17.8×8.6×4 in 18.9×9×4 in
Net weight
(approximate) 5.6 lb 6.0 lb 11.7 lb 12.5 lb

ETL Listed to UL 458 and CSA 22.2 NO 107.1-01

Certification
FCC Part 15 class B

Wired remote control

List dimensions 2.875 x 2.3125 x 0.9375in, 73 x 58.7 x 23.8mm

Thickness 0625in , 1.5mm

Wire length Approx 19.8ft

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 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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 Dimensions

700W 1000W

[12.213in] [3.327in]
310.20mm 84.50mm
[12.88in] [3.31in]
327.15mm 84.07mm

[7.384in] [6.75in]
187.56mm 171.45mm

2000W 3000W

[18.854in]
[17.75in] 478.90mm [3.996in]
450.85mm [4.00in] 101.50mm
101.60mm
230.02mm
[9.056in]

[8.56in]
217.42mm

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