Harbor Freight 3000 Watt Continuous 6000 Peak Power Inverter Product Manual

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Table of Contents

Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 5

Setup .......................................................... 6

Operation .................................................... 8

Maintenance ............................................... 9

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 11

Warranty .................................................... 12

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read all safety warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

General Precautions

1. People with pacemakers should consult their

physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in

close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause

pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.

2. WARNING: The brass components of this

product contain lead, a chemical known to

the State of California to cause birth defects

(or other reproductive harm). (California

Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)

3. WARNING: This product contains or, when

used, produces a chemical known to the

State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. (California

Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

4. The warnings, precautions, and instructions

discussed in this instruction manual cannot

cover all possible conditions and situations

that may occur. It must be understood by the

operator that common sense and caution are

factors which cannot be built into this product,

but must be supplied by the operator.

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Installation Precautions

1. DO NOT INSTALL THIS INVERTER INTO A

BUILDING’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This inverter

is a vehicular accessory. It is not designed

to be safely used in a building’s electrical

system and has not been evaluated to meet

building wiring codes. Improper application

may create a fire or electric shock hazard.

2. To allow proper cooling, install in indoor well-

ventilated area and do not cover ventilation openings

or cooling fins. Do not install in engine compartment.

Especially avoid placing the Inverter on carpets

and rugs; they are not only flammable, but

they also obstruct vents underneath it.

3. Keep combustible materials and gasses away

from the inverter. The inverter produces sparks

and heat during operation and can start a fire.

4. Connect to 12 VDC power supply only. A power

supply with lower voltage will not operate the Inverter

correctly, and higher voltage could damage the unit.

5. Connect input polarity properly. Incorrect connection

will damage inverter and void warranty.

6. Do not use in a marine application.

This inverter is not intended to withstand the highly

corrosive conditions in marine applications and

would quickly be rendered inoperable or unsafe.

7. Keep inverter dry and clean. Do not expose

to rain, snow, spray, bilge water or dust.

8. Use cables that are thick enough. The more power

(amps) or the longer the cables, the thicker they

need to be to prevent overheating and fire.

9. Install as close to DC source as possible, but not

in a closed area with vented lead-acid batteries.

Vented lead-acid batteries release explosive

hydrogen gas that can be ignited by the inverter.

10. Mount inverter horizontally.

11. Verify that installation surface has no hidden

utility lines before drilling or driving screws.

12. This product is not a toy. Keep it away from children.

13. Do not use with positive ground electrical

systems. (Most automobiles, trucks, and

RV’s have negative ground systems.)

14. The positive (+) battery on the Inverter must be the

last connection made, and must be connected before

the Inverter is turned on. There may be a small

spark during the final connection. This is normal.

15. Properly ground the inverter’s case

as explained in this manual.

Battery Precautions

1. Wear splash-resistant ANSI-approved

safety goggles and electrically insulated

gloves while working near batteries.

2. Charge, store, and maintain batteries

according to supplier’s instructions.

3. Locate batteries in a clean, well-ventilated area,

away from ignition sources and flammable

materials. Vented lead-acid batteries release

explosive hydrogen gas while charging.

4. Only connect similar batteries together. Do

not connect old and new batteries together,

wet and gel cells together, or batteries

of different capacities together.

5. Use only 12 V batteries with this item.

6. Connect batteries in parallel ONLY (negative

terminals together to one cable; positive

terminals together to the other cable).

7. Install a properly rated fuse on the

positive output of the battery bank.

Operation Precautions

1. Multiple outlet power strips with switches and

circuit breakers only interrupt power to the “hot”

receptacle terminals. The “neutral” terminals

remain powered with respect to the “ground”

terminals. So strip switch may be off, but

part of appliance may still be powered.

2. Inspect supply connections before use to ensure

they are tight and that insulation is not damaged.

3. Do not use this inverter to power sensitive

devices such as medical devices or computers.

Do not use in ignition protected areas.

4. Some rechargeable tools and appliances can

damage the Inverter. Check the temperature of the

device several times when it is charging. If the device

becomes extremely hot; turn the power off, remove

the device, and do not use with the Inverter again.

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5. Check for breakage of parts and any other

condition that may affect the Inverter’s operation.

If damaged, have it repaired before use.

6. Do not attempt to power a device, or combination

of devices, that will require more than the

rated output of this inverter. This may damage

the inverter or the attached devices.

7. Appliances such as microwave ovens will

normally draw more than their rated current.

For example: A typical 600 watt microwave

oven will draw approximately 1,000 watts.

8. Do not attach a battery charger if the charger

carries a warning that dangerous voltages

are present at the battery terminals.

9. Some fluorescent lamps may not operate

properly with this type of inverter. If the bulb

appears to be too bright, or fails to light,

do not use the lamp with this inverter.

10. Some fans with synchronous motors may slightly

increase in speed when powered by the inverter.

This is not harmful to the fan or to the inverter.

11. Inverter will consume some power while on, even

without loads attached. Turn inverter off after use.

Service Precautions

1. DO NOT OPEN HOUSING.

Contains no user-serviceable parts.

Internal parts may be electrified, even

with unit off and power disconnected.

2. Maintain labels and nameplates on the

Inverter. These carry important safety

information. If unreadable or missing, contact

Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

3. Have your Inverter serviced by a qualified

repair person using only identical

replacement parts. This will ensure that

the safety of the Inverter is maintained.

4. Fuses must be replaced with fuses of

the same type and rating only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Symbology

Double Insulated

Canadian Standards Association

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

V~ Volts Alternating Current

Alternating Current Supply

Direct Current Supply

AAmperes

ØPhase

Equipment Grounding Conductor

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Specifications

Input Voltage 12-15 VDC

Output Voltage 115 V~, 60 Hz

Continuous Power 3,000 Watt

Surge Power 6,000 Watt

Operating Conditions 50° - 149° F (auto-shutdown @ 149° F)

AC Receptacles Four 3-prong grounded polarized outlets

Fuse Type Twelve 30 Amp Internal Blade-type Fuses

(professional replacement only)

Minimum Battery Cable

required (not included)

For a 6' cable: 00 AWG or thicker

For a 10' cable: 250 MCM or thicker

Overall Dimensions 10-3/4" L x 9" W x 6-1/4" H

Output Waveform

1.

Sine

Wave

Modified

Sine

Wave

(MSW)

This inverter’s output is a Modified Sine Wave.

Power from most electric utilities is a Sine Wave.

Note: Only multimeters identified as “TRUE RMS“

will read Modified Sine Wave voltage accurately.

2. Modified Sine Wave (MSW) power is suitable

for most AC devices and power supplies used in

electronic equipment, transformers, and motors. Do

not use to power sensitive devices such as medical

equipment or computers. Some audio equipment may

perform poorly if run on Modified Sine Wave power.

3. Sine Wave inverters provide power that is identical

to, or even better than, the power supplied by

your power company. Motors start easier and run

cooler under Sine Wave power. Certain devices,

such as laser printers, variable speed motors and

digital clocks, require sine wave power to operate

properly. Sine wave inverters are typically more

expensive for their capacity than other inverters.

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Installation

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:

Make sure that the Power Switch is in the off-position and unplug the tool from

its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 11.

CAUTION! This Inverter must only be connected

to batteries with a output voltage of 12 volts DC.

Lower voltage will not operate the Inverter properly,

and more voltage could damage the Inverter

or the device being powered. Do not use this

Inverter with positive ground electrical systems.

The Inverter is configured to have a number of

shut-down points, for the safety of the operator,

the unit, and the devices being used with it.

• If the DC input voltage drops too low, the

alarm on the Inverter will sound. Should the

input voltage drop further, the Inverter will

shut down automatically to prevent permanent

battery damage. Recharge the battery soon.

• If the DC input voltage exceeds 15V the

Inverter will shut down automatically.

• If the output load power rises higher

than the rating power of the Inverter; the

unit may shut down automatically.

• The Inverter may automatically shut down

if its internal temperature gets too high.

Note: Even though this inverter has built-in mechanisms

to minimize damage, these situations should be avoided

because they can still damage the inverter or battery.

1. Place the Inverter on a dry, level, non-flammable,

stable surface. Make sure the Inverter has

adequate ventilation and is not in direct sunlight.

2. Connect one end of a ground wire (not included,

use at least recommended wire thickness from

specification sheet) to the wing nut located on the

back of the Inverter. Then connect the other end

of the ground wire to a paint/rust free grounded

metal surface, such as the vehicle chassis.

3. Battery Type Selection:

• Use only deep cycle lead-acid batteries with this

inverter, such as 12 volt marine/RV deep-cycle

batteries. Do not use automotive, engine starting

(SLI), or maintenance-free wet cell batteries with

this inverter; they are designed for repeated,

shallow discharge and will wear out quickly.

• Gel and AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat)

batteries can be used with this inverter, but

they require special charging procedures.

Refer to battery supplier’s instructions.

4. Battery capacity selection:

Inverter

Output

about 1 hour

discharge time

(Minimum battery

capacity)

about 4 hour

discharge time

(Optimal battery

capacity)

500W 80 Ah 200 Ah

1000W 150 Ah 400 Ah

1500W 240 Ah 700 Ah

2000W 300 Ah 1000 Ah

3000W 450 Ah 1500 Ah

4000W 600 Ah 2000 Ah

5000W 750 Ah 2500 Ah

Consult the chart above for approximate run

time at different battery capacities. If the battery

does not have a capacity this large individually,

use a bank of batteries as explained below.

5. Battery Bank assembly instructions:

a. Read the following safety rules before

assembling the battery bank:

• Connect batteries in parallel (negative

terminals together to one cable;

positive terminals together to the

other cable) as shown in Battery

Bank Example illustration ONLY.

• Do not connect 12V batteries in series (from

negative of one battery to the positive of the

next). This connection can result in voltage

high enough to cause ELECTROCUTION.

• Wear splash-resistant ANSI-approved

safety goggles and electrically insulated

gloves while assembling battery bank.

• Only connect similar batteries together in a

battery bank. Do not connect old and new

batteries together, wet and gel cells together,

or batteries of different capacities together.

• Connect all batteries in the battery bank together

using cables of the thickness recommended on

the specification sheet or thicker. Since amp

draw on this low-voltage circuit will be very

high, thinner cables present a fire hazard.

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• Locate battery bank in a clean, well-

ventilated area, away from ignition sources

and flammable materials. Batteries release

explosive hydrogen gas while charging.

• Charge, store, and maintain batteries

according to supplier’s instructions.

b.

–+

–+

–+

OUTPUT

(To Positive

Inverter Terminal)

To Increase

Capacity, Connect

Additional

12 V / 200* Ah

Lead-Acid

Batteries Here

(To Negative

Inverter Terminal)

OUTPUT

12 V /

200* Ah

Lead- Acid

Battery

12 V /

200* Ah

Lead- Acid

Battery

12 V / 400^ Ah Battery Bank Example

* 200 Ah batteries shown for illustration.

^ Bank Capacity = (single battery capacity) x (# of

batteries) 400 Ah capacity is for two, 200 Ah batteries.

Connect the batteries in parallel as

shown above. Connect all of the

positive terminals to one another.

c. Then connect all the negative

terminals to one another.

d. Connect the negative and positive output cables

to opposite ends of the bank. Do not allow

the output cables to touch one another.

e. Test the voltages at the output cables to help

ensure that the battery bank is properly wired.

If the voltage is higher than 13 volts, then part

of the battery bank is likely connected in series

(a negative terminal of one battery attached

to a positive terminal of another) instead of in

parallel. Carefully examine the diagram and

correct the wiring before attaching to the inverter.

6. Turn the inverter’s Switch off.

7. Connect the output cables from the

battery bank to the inverter.

Functions

Figure A

120 VAC Outlets

BACKFRONT

Power

Switch

USB Connection

Power

Level

Indicator

Positive (+) Cable

Connection

Negative (-) Cable

Connection

Ground Connection

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Operating Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Tool Set Up

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:

Make sure that all Power Switches/Triggers are in the off-position and unplug the tool

from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.

Operating Instructions

1. Plug 120 V~ device(s) into the receptacles. Switch

all devices off. The devices must not use more

than the rated wattage during continuous operation,

otherwise they may overload the Inverter.

2. Turn the inverter’s Switch on.

NOTE: Some rechargeable tools/appliances may

damage the Inverter or the device(s). When first

using a rechargeable device, check the Inverter’s

temperature for the first ten minutes. If it becomes

abnormally hot, do not use the device with the Inverter.

3. Turn the tool or appliance(s) on, one at a time. If

the alarm sounds, turn off the device(s). Unplug

the device(s) from the Inverter. Check the

wattage of the devices, if there were multiple

devices plugged in, discontinue use of one or

more. If a single device set the alarm off, it is

not appropriate for use with the Inverter.

4. If the inverter is powered by a vehicle’s starting

battery, be careful not to discharge the battery

to the point that it will no longer start the engine.

If needed, operate the engine periodically to

maintain the batteries charge. Do not operate

a vehicle’s engine in an enclosed space.

5. Inverter will consume some power while on, even

without loads attached. Turn inverter off after use.

Typical Appliance Power Consumption

Product Wattage

Laptop 50

Stereo 200

Mixer 200

Table Fan 200

TV-VCR 250

Computer 250

Small Refrigerator 350

Jigsaw 350

Belt Sander 350

3/8" Drill 350

Blender 350

Laser Printer 400

Food Processor 400

Product Wattage

Reciprocating Saw 600

AC (5,000 BTU) 700

Vacuum 750

Chest Freezer 800

Coffee Maker 850

Iron 1050

Mini Microwave 1200

Hair Dryer 1200

10" Saw 1350

Note: This chart is intended as a general guideline

only, actual appliance wattage requirements will

vary. Some appliances listed above may require a

pure sine wave inverter instead for proper operation.

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Maintenance and Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must

be performed only by a qualified technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:

Make sure that all loads are disconnected from the Inverter, the Power Switch is in the off-position and

the cables are disconnected from power source before performing any procedure in this section.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:

Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration

occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general

condition of the tool. Check for:

• loose hardware,

• misalignment or binding of moving parts,

• damaged cord/electrical wiring,

• cracked or broken parts, and

• any other condition that may

affect its safe operation.

2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces

of the tool with clean cloth.

3. Maintain batteries according to manufacturer’s

instructions. Check electrolyte level on all

batteries after charging and refill as needed.

Charge batteries according to manufacturer’s

recommendations ONLY; incorrect charging

may cause battery damage or explosion.

4. DO NOT OPEN HOUSING.

Contains no user-serviceable parts.

Internal parts may be electrified, even

with unit off and power disconnected.

5. Internal electronic components must be

disposed of properly or recycled.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions

Inverter shuts off

during use.

1. Excessive load at output.

2. Internal temperature

is too high.

1. Reduce load to less than rated power.

2. Let the Inverter cool down for at least 30

minutes. Make sure that the fan is not blocked

and that the Inverter has sufficient ventilation.

No output voltage. 1. Cords not connected properly.

2. Fuse on battery bank open.

3. Internal fuse(s) open.

4. Low input voltage.

5. Loose or corroded connection.

6. High input voltage.

1. Check and secure connections.

2. Check battery bank fuse and

replace as needed.

3. Have technician check internal fuses

and replace as needed. Only a qualified

technician should open housing.

4. Recharge or Replace Battery.

5. Clean and tighten connection.

6. Remove charging source and make

sure correct battery is being used

and connected correctly.

Output voltage

is incorrect.

Input voltage is too

high or too low.

Maintain input voltage at required level.

Could not drive load. 1. Load power is too large.

2. The AWG of the wire is too low.

3. Start power of an appliance is

up to twice the rated power.

1. Lower load level.

2. Use appropriately-sized wire connections.

3. Reduce load, or change appliances.

Motor-operated

device operates at

incorrect speed.

Load is only inductive. Operate a lamp or heater at the same

time to provide a more balanced load.

Television picture is full

of static or speakers

make a buzz.

1. Television or radio

interference.

2. Incompatible device.

1. Move Inverter away from antenna and/

or use a shielded antenna cable.

2. Contact device supplier to make

sure that device can operate on

Modified Sine Wave Power.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the inverter.

Disconnect power supply before service.

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Part Description Qty

1 Ground Bolt 1

2 Screw 2.8*8.0 8

3 Terminal 2

4Positive Terminal Cover 1

5 Screw M4x42 4

6Negative Terminal Cover 1

7 Bottom Plate 1

8 Fan 120x120x32 1

9Bottom Aluminum Housing 1

10 Top Aluminum Housing 1

11 Motherboard 1 1

12 Motherboard 2 1

Part Description Qty

13 Control Panel 1

14 Nut M3 2

15 Display 1

16 PVC Spacer 1

17 Front Panel 1

18 AC Socket 4

19 Plastic Screw M3x12 2

20 LED 5.0 1

21 LED Cover 1

22 Screw M2.8x8.0 8

23 Switch 1

Parts List and Diagram

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR

MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS

QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE

ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY

STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND

LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY

ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS

THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,

and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the

period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,

to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper

installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries

to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of

our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the

above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges

prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.

If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may

elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will

return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted

from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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