REV
03
‐
13
In
Review
•
Never
attempt
to
operate
the
inverter
from
any
power
source
other
than
a
12
‐
volt
DC
volt
battery.
•
The
inverter
is
designed
to
be
connected
to
the
power
source
with
the
12
volt
power
plug.
Do
not
attempt
to
modify
the
power
cord
or
plug.
•
While
connecting
the
inverter
to
the
power
source,
make
certain
that
the
inverter
is
positioned
far
away
from
any
potential
source
of
flammable
fumes
or
gases,
•
Make
certain
the
power
consumption
of
the
appliance
or
equipment
you
wish
to
operate
is
compatible
with
the
capacity
of
the
inverter.
Do
not
exceed
200
watts.
•
When
attempting
to
operate
battery
chargers,
monitor
the
temperature
of
the
battery
charger
for
approximately
10
minutes.
If
the
battery
charger
becomes
abnormally
warm,
disconnect
it
from
the
inverter
immediately.
•
Use
only
20
amp
spade
type
fuses.
•
When
operating
the
inverter
with
an
automobile
or
marine
battery,
start
the
engine
every
30
to
60
minutes
and
let
it
run
for
approximately
10
minutes
to
recharge
the
battery.
•
In
the
event
of
a
continuous
audible
alarm
or
automatic
shut
down,
turn
the
inverter
OFF
immediately.
Do
not
restart
the
inverter
until
the
source
of
the
problem
has
been
identified
and
corrected.
•
To
avoid
battery
drain,
always
disconnect
the
inverter
when
not
in
use.
•
Do
not
expose
the
inverter
to
rain
or
moisture.
•
Avoid
placing
the
inverter
near
sources
of
heat
or
in
direct
sunlight.
•
While
in
use,
make
sure
the
inverter
is
properly
ventilated.
•
Do
not
operate
the
inverter
near
flammable
materials,
fumes
or
gases.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
PROBLEM:
Low
or
No
Output
Voltage
?
Reason:
Poor
contact
with
lighter
socket
or
battery
clamps
9
Solution:
Unplug
and
reinsert
12
volt
plug
or
reattach
battery
clamps.
?
Reason:
Using
incorrect
type
of
voltmeter
to
test
output
voltage.
9
Solution:
Use
true
RMS
reading
meter.
PROBLEM:
Red
LED
Indicator
On
_____
?
Reason:
Battery
voltage
below
9.5
volts.
9
Solution:
Recharge
or
replace
battery.
_____
?
Reason:
Equipment
being
operated
draws
too
much
power.
9
Solution:
Use
a
higher
capacity
inverter
or
do
not
use
this
equipment.