During power failure, can I connect the product to my main breaker panel -- cutting off the higher loads like AC?
494194
no i wouldn't, if you don't know what your'e doing, you will not have any power for any period of time.it is too easy to use an ext. cord where you need it. if the power comes back on while you are rewiring your'e panel with the main still on ,bye,bye.
494195
I honestly don't know this answer, but I do not think it is powerful enough to feed an ac, more like a few fans.
1017536
You could as long as it was isolsted from the utility power grid with a transfer switch or equal, keep in mind thstit is only 120vac output and your house panel is most likely 120/240. Better use is for emegency backup seeSunbyrd.com or kcbyrdelectric.com will link you there. We use them in a stand alone backup systemtnx, kee.
1484539
Sorry, but it is connected to power and my power hasn't failed. As I said the customer service is A1 and you should ask them for details.
779387
It was connected directly to panel box with its own circuit breaker. We had an electrician do it.
239851
You should be able to reset it right away, if it doesn't reset grounding out(something shorting out) or breaker itself is bad
1196161
None, the driver is built into the panel and is non-user serviceable. It's built into the board, so if it blows out, you have to replace the unit.
830961
Mine works just fine. This power cutting off thing is not normal. Return it asap!
2182432
YES and suggest a GFI circuit. Remember to reset the "clock portion" if you have power outages.
566334
No, it will cause the unit to short out, you will need to use a voltage converter
1250500
Yes, you can. It's not safe unless you have it plugged into a UPS though, keep that in mind. If power cuts or dips you'll have to start over.
1124952
I installed this right after my power meter which has a 100 Amp breaker on it and feeds the whole house. Therefore, it feeds my whole 200A main panel (which only has 100A service to it). I labeled breakers on my main panel that should be shut off (water heater, baseboard heaters etc.) when the generator is running to keep from overloading the generator. This was an easy way to install it and more versatile, but it is not fool-proof in terms of not overloading your generator.
1175939
This can happen to anyone. When using this A/C I'd advice to turn off lamps and/or other equipment on the same circuit, to lessen the load.
1443496
It looks like you could. I haven't ever done so. Mine is plugged into a power surge unit though.
2039738
The way the switch works is if the primary power source fails it will auto switch it and you wouldnt even notice it. If you want to split the loads you have to run seperate wiring.
915065
Never plug a power backup unit such as this into a protector strip. It can cause power surges and other issues.
237323
In general, you should not connect to a breaker panel. This inverter has part of the sine wave present on the neutral/return wire, and part on the "hot" wire, that add up to the 120V sine wave. If you connect to your breaker in your home, the inverter will try to drive the ground in your home to the voltage potential it is trying to create. This is because your home has neutral and ground bonded together at the main circuit breaker. If you want to tie an inverter into your home, you should buy one that is specifically listed/rated to do so.
1401917
That wouldn't be a good idea because you will be removing a built-in protection against electrocution/short circuits and I'm sure it's against the building code. I would find another outlet to replace.