There are four basic models available. The hardwired units (models with H suffix on the P/N) have 3 wires (black for hot, white for neutral, green for GND) used to connect the AC input of the inverter/charger to the AC input power with wire nuts, and 3 similar wires with wire nuts to connect the AC output of the inverter/charger to its AC load center. Models with G suffix on the P/N have an AC line cord installed at the factory for connecting to AC input power and a receptacle with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) for plugging AC loads directly into the inverter. This model requires no wiring by the customer on the AC side of the inverter.
Bravo is a high performance combination inverter and battery charger. The inverter is connected to a battery through proper fusing and can also be connected to AC input power. Loads connected to Bravo will be powered from the battery when AC input power is not available. When AC input power is restored (after a brief delay to ensure that full power is available), the load is switched back to AC input power and the battery charger activates automatically to recharge the battery.
InverterThe Bravo QBC10 converts the power of a battery to 1050 watts of 120 VAC modified sine wave power to operate lights, tools and appliances. Bravo is simply connected to the positive and negative posts of a battery system with appropriate fusing and, when turned on, produces 120 VAC power. The inverter also has an energy saving feature called Load Demand. While in Load Demand mode, the inverter output is pulsed. This significantly reduces the current draw from the battery until a demand is made on its output. Continuous output of 120 VAC resumes when a load greater than 5 watts is applied.
Battery ChargerThe Bravo battery charger is superior to standard chargers. Bravo incorporates a unique three stage charger design which allows it to correctly charge batteries automatically. While in the BULK stage, Bravo charges continuously at full output of 55 (27.5) amps* until the battery cells have charged to 14.2/14.1 (28.4/28.2) VDC (flooded/gel). Then the charger goes into ABSORPTION stage, maintaining 14.2/14.1 (28.4/ 28.2) VDC until the battery is fully charged. Bravo then automatically switches to the FLOAT stage. The FLOAT stage maintains the battery at a correct voltage of 13.2/13.6 (26.4/27.2) VDC. The three stage design keeps batteries in top condition and reduces battery failure
