Installation; Operating Environment; Marine Applications; Quick Operational Test Or Emergency Use - THOR TH1000 Manual De La Instrucción E Información De La Garantía

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CAUTION
• If the Reset Pushbutton does not reset the inverter, turn the ON/OFF switch off, then on again.
• If turning the ON/OFF Switch off, then on again does not reset the inverter, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE
INVERTER. Opening the inverter for any reason will void the warranty. The unit must be returned to manufacturer
for testing and repair by professional factory technicians.

INSTALLATION

Your inverter will provide you with continuous electrical power when powered by a reliable 12 volt DC source, such
as a vehicle battery or a multiple battery configuration. This manual does not describe all of the possible
configurations.

Operating Environment

For best operating results, your inverter should be placed on a flat surface, such as the ground, car floor or seat,
or other solid surface to help diffuse the heat that is generated. Position the inverter as close to the DC power
source as possible.
The inverter should only be operated in locations that meet the following criteria:
DRY – Do not allow water and/or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter.
COOL – Ambient air temperature should be between 30°F (–1°C) non-condensing and 105°F (40°C). Do not place
the inverter on or near a heating vent or any piece of equipment that is generating heat above room temperature.
Keep the inverter out of direct sunlight.
VENTILATED – Allow at least three inches of clearance from other objects to ensure free air circulation around the
inverter. Never place items on or over the inverter during operation.
SAFE – Do not locate inverters in an area, room or compartment where explosives or flammable fumes might be
present, such as engine rooms, engine compartments, and boats or small, unvented battery compartments.

Marine Applications

In all marine applications, DO NOT install the inverter below or near the waterline, and keep the inverter away from
moisture and water.
Use ONLY non-corrosive marine fasteners and fittings for installation. Only connect the inverter's DC input to
existing wiring (that has been approved for marine use) at the appropriate gauge, cable and length. The cable, fuse
holder and fuse (not supplied) can be purchased at an electrical supply company. Call the manufacturer for
additional installation information.

Quick Operational Test or Emergency Use

You will need:
• A heavy-duty jumper cable set of the specified AWG wire rating (refer to the "Specifications" section of this
Instruction Manual)
• A fully-charged automobile battery
• A common slip joint plier for loosening and tightening terminal nuts
PROCEDURE
1. Unscrew nuts in input terminal block.
2. Identify the positive and negative terminals on the 12 volt DC battery (or other 12 volt DC power source) and
identify the positive and negative terminals on the inverter.
3. Using a set of heavy-duty jumper cables, attach the red cable to the inverter's positive (+) terminal and the black
cable to the inverter's negative (–) terminal.
4. Connect the clamps on the other ends of the jumper cables to the corresponding positive (+) and negative (–)
terminals on the 12 volt DC vehicle battery (or other 12 volt DC power source). There may be some minor
sparking.
5. Turn the inverter ON/OFF Switch on.
6. Plug in a lamp with a 100 watt light bulb and switch the lamp on. If the lamp works normally, the inverter is
functioning properly and you can proceed to a permanent installation or continue to use the inverter with low
wattage appliances. If the lamp does not light or does not work correctly:
A. Check all connections and tighten any that may be loose.
B. Ensure that the source battery has adequate charge.
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C. If steps A and B do not correct the problem, refer to the "Service Information" section of this Instruction
Manual for assistance.
Permanent Installation (Cables and Fuse Not Supplied)
For permanent installation to heavy-duty battery power you will need:
• Two cables (as indicated in the "Specifications" section of this Instruction Manual)
• Terminals to fit cable ends and stud terminals to inverter
• Hardware and battery connector to connect cables to the battery bank
• A single length of AWG cable multi-stranded, flexible, insulated cable (as indicated in the "Specifications" section
of this Instruction Manual) for chasis ground connection
• A holder and fuse (see the "Specifications" section of this Instruction Manual)
• Mounting screws, bolts and nuts for mounting the inverter and fuse holder
• A drill for mounting the inverter and fuse holder
• Lead-tin solder, flux, propane torch and an igniter for the torch
• Wire stripper/cutting tool
PRELIMINARY STEPS
The inverter has four slots in its mounting bracket that allow the unit to be fastened against a bulkhead, floor, wall
or other flat surface. Ideally, the mounting surface should be cool to the touch. It is more efficient to use longer AC
wiring than DC wiring, so install the inverter as close as possible to the 12 volt DC power source.
The inverter should be operated in horizontal position; if it is to be mounted on a wall, mount it horizontally so that
indicators, switches, outlets and terminal blocks on the front panel are visible and accessible.
1. If inverter is to be installed in a vehicle, manufacturer recommends that it be shock mounted to either the floor
(in a clear, safe area) or on a secure flat surface.
2. Locate a convenient place to mount the inverter and fuse holder.
3. Perform a test routing of the proposed cable length, but don't do any cutting at this time (refer to the diagram in
the "Battery Configuration" section of this Instruction Manual).
4. Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) cables to the battery do not exceed six feet.
5. Using an appropriate AWG cable (refer to the "Specifications" section of this Instruction Manual), reposition the
inverter and fuse holder if necessary.
6. After you have performed the above preliminary installation steps, proceed with the actual inverter installation.
Contact the manufacturer for any further installation information or questions.
PERMANENT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
The cables between the power source and inverter should be set up as illustrated in the diagram in the "Battery
Configuration" section of this Instruction Manual. Unscrew terminal nuts before beginning permanent installation.
Proceed with DC cable and fuse installation as follows:
1. Ensure the inverter's ON/OFF Power Switch is in the off position.
2. Using tools and hardware, mount the inverter to a flat, stable surface.
3. Ensure that mounting hardware does not touch any fuse holder or fuse contacts. Select an appropriate fuse
(refer to the "Specifications" section of this Instruction Manual) and ensure that the fuse is removed from its
holder.
4. Select appropriate cable (refer to the "Specifications" section of this Instruction Manual). Measure the cable
twice before cutting.
5. Cut one cable length to connect the negative (–) battery terminal to the inverter's negative terminal, leaving a
little slack in the cable.
6. Cut another cable to connect the positive (+) battery terminal to one side of fuse holder, leaving a little slack.
7. Cut the final cable to connect the other side of fuse holder to the inverter's positive (+) terminal.
8. Strip the end insulation of all three cables to 1-inch (2.45 cm).
9. Sweat-solder end ends of all cables. For safety, do this in an open space because it may require the use of a
propane torch.
10. Connect one end of the negative (–) cable to a ring terminal* going to the battery(ies).
11. Connect the short end of the positive (+) cable to a ring terminal* going to the battery(ies).
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