I tried finding the manual for a renogy 2000w inverter/charger but all I found were 3000w inverter/chargers on their website.

Renogy Inverter Charger

Similar to a power inverter, an inverter charger is a device that converts the direct current (DC) stored in the battery bank to alternating current (AC). What makes the inverter charger unique is its ability power your AC appliances while simultaneously charging your batteries with shore power...

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Yes, the manual for the 2000 and 3000 are the same. I have read through it and it just says it should be grounded…but nothing more. I am still not sure where to connect into on the inverter.

nor does it talk about what the outgoing AC should connect into.

 

The outgoing AC should go to you AC loads/outlets through an AC breaker box. Your wiring diagram doesn't seem to show any AC loads. Is that a correct interpretation?

 

this? unless I'm missing something?

 

this? unless I'm missing something?
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Mine does not have that…any other suggestions or advice on where to attach the ground to the inverter?

 

Those are not basic questions BTW. It is critical to get this right. I don't support Renogy so I can't give any other advice. Other members will chime in.

 

Pg 10 through 14 discuss grounding and wiring. In my van the inverter is mounted on a metal frame which is bolted to the chassis so I didn't bother with a separate wire. The inverter chassis to van is simplest/safest. Going through the safety hub should be fine, electrically but might not cover some obscure faults.

Fault analysis is tough: you have to think of all the possible failures, electrical and mechanical and analyse where the current to going to flow and what is going to melt, etc. Best to follow the suggestions in the manual.

 

Pg 10 through 14 discuss grounding and wiring. In my van the inverter is mounted on a metal frame which is bolted to the chassis so I didn't bother with a separate wire. The inverter chassis to van is simplest/safest. Going through the safety hub should be fine, electrically but might not cover some obscure faults.

Fault analysis is tough: you have to think of all the possible failures, electrical and mechanical and analyse where the current to going to flow and what is going to melt, etc. Best to follow the suggestions in the manual.

And pickup a decent Multimeter with amp clamp capable of DC measurements. You will use it often for troubleshooting and amusement.

When I build a system, they have to learn how to use a multimeter for basic troubleshooting assistance. If they don't have a proper meter, I build that into my price.

 

This is what I purchased. Not great, but perfectly adequate. I think understanding pg 10-15 of the manual is worthwhile to have confidence in the wiring.

KAIWEETS HT206D Digital Clamp Meter T-RMS 6000 Counts, Multimeter Voltage Tester Auto-ranging, Measures Current Voltage Temperature Capacitance Resistance Diodes Continuity Duty-Cycle (AC/DC Current): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

KAIWEETS HT206D Digital Clamp Meter T-RMS 6000 Counts, Multimeter Voltage Tester Auto-ranging, Measures Current Voltage Temperature Capacitance Resistance Diodes Continuity Duty-Cycle (AC/DC Current): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

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The outgoing AC should go to you AC loads/outlets through an AC breaker box. Your wiring diagram doesn't seem to show any AC loads. Is that a correct interpretation?

No, I plan to have a couple of items that might need AC. Do you have a suggestion for a breaker box? And do I need a fuse for it as well? And then do all of the AC outlets feed off of it?

The outgoing AC should go to you AC loads/outlets through an AC breaker box. Your wiring diagram doesn't seem to show any AC loads. Is that a correct interpretation?

No, I will have some AC stuff, but very little. Does this diagram look correct?

 

Check the voltage between the inverter chassis/case/ground and the neutral, and the line. The neutral may not be zero voltage to ground, so don't connect the neutral and ground anywhere else in the AC side.