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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 200 WATT POWER
INVERTER MODEL PI200AB.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY:

• Follow these instructions and those published by battery manfacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use with this unit. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the 

PI200AB 200 Watt Power Inverter with USB Charging Port.

This inverter can be

used to operate personal electronics such as: laptop computers, digital/video cameras, MP3 players, cell
phones, PDAs, and more. It can also be used to recharge 110/120 volt AC devices that have an appropriate
recharging adapter with a standard North American two- or three-prong plug. Please read this Instruction
Manual carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and to avoid damage to this product.

FEATURES

The front panel provides three LED indicators. The green LED indicates power and proper operation of the
inverter. The AC and USB outlets are ready to use. The red LED indicates inverter shutdown from an over-load
or over-temperature fault and the yellow LED indicates an input fault. (If the red or yellow Fault LED Indicator
lights, refer to the Troubleshooting Section of this Instruction Manual.)
The Power Pushbutton turns the inverter ON and OFF. It can also be used to force reset of inverter circuits by
pressing it OFF (no LEDs are lit), then back ON again.
AC power is supplied through a standard North American three-prong type outlet. The outlet can accommodate
either two- or three-pin AC plugs. Power may also be supplied through the 12 volt DC outlet.

Controls and Functions

OUTPUT FAULT LED

INDICATOR

POWER LED

INDICATOR

INPUT FAULT LED

INDICATOR

BATTERY CLIPS
(WITH CABLES)

(ON/OFF) POWER PUSHBUTTON

(BLACK) NEGATIVE

CABLE POST

HIGH-SPEED COOLING FAN

BACK OF UNIT

(RED) POSITIVE

CABLE POST

DC ACCESSORY

OUTLET PLUG

115 VOLT AC OUTLET

(WITH TETHERED

COVER)

USB CHARGING

PORT (WITH

TETHERED COVER)

12 VOLT DC

OUTLET

(WITH TETHERED

COVER)

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Summary of Contents for 200 WATT

Page 1: ... INSTRUCTION MANUAL Catalog Number PI200AB BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL 1 877 571 2391 BEFORE YOU CALL HAVE THE CATALOG No AVAILABLE IN MOST CASES A REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...like AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Don t carry plugged in appliance with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in PROPER COOLING is essential when operating the inverter Do not place the unit near the vehicle s heat vent or in direct sunlight ELECTRICAL FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTOR protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used Receptacles are available having built...

Page 3: ...udes DC cigarette lighter type plug connection This unit is NOT approved for ignition protected areas NEVER immerse the unit in water or any other liquid or use when wet Do not insert foreign objects into the AC outlet or the USB outlet WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE Do not operate near flammable materials fumes or gases DO NOT expose to extreme heat or flames CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJ...

Page 4: ...panel provides three LED indicators The green LED indicates power and proper operation of the inverter The AC and USB outlets are ready to use The red LED indicates inverter shutdown from an over load or over temperature fault and the yellow LED indicates an input fault If the red or yellow Fault LED Indicator lights refer to the Troubleshooting Section of this Instruction Manual The Power Pushbut...

Page 5: ...87 Fluke 8080A Beckman 4410 or Triplett 4200 115 Volt AC Output CAUTION Rechargeable Devices Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be charged by plugging them directly into an AC receptacle These devices may damage the inverter or the charging circuit When using a rechargeable device monitor its temperature for the initial ten minutes of use to determine if it produces excessive heat If exc...

Page 6: ...s are lit and that no flammable fumes are present in the installation area 2 Identify the POSITIVE and NEGATIVE DC power source battery terminals 3 Install a fuse holder or breaker close to the POSITIVE terminal of the DC source battery 4 Connect a length of wire on one side of the fuse holder or circuit breaker Connect the other end of the wire to the POSITIVE terminal of the inverter 5 Connect a...

Page 7: ...dicator will light indicating a proper connection If the either the yellow Input Fault LED Indicator or red Output Fault LED Indicator lights indicating a fault condition exists refer to the Troubleshooting section of this Instruction Manual 4 If the inverter does not work make sure the ignition accessory switch is actually powering the accessory outlet Some vehicles require the ignition switch to...

Page 8: ...pe TROUBLESHOOTING Common Audio Visual Problems Problem Buzzing Sound In Audio Systems Some inexpensive stereo systems and boom boxes make a buzzing sound when operated from the inverter because the power supply in the electronic device does not properly filter the modified sine wave produced by the inverter The only solution to this problem is to use a sound system that has a higher quality power...

Page 9: ...5 t u p t u O B S U s p m a 8 t e l t u O C D s t l o v 8 2 1 e g a t l o V t u p n I Output Voltage Approx 115 volt AC RMS 60 Hz Low Voltage Alarm 10 7 volts DC Low Voltage Shutdown 10 5 0 3 volts DC Thermal Shutdown Automatic W S M e v a W e n i S d e i f i d o M m r o F e v a W Output Connection North American Standard Receptacles s p m a 8 g u l P y r o s s e c c A C D l a n r e t n I s e s u ...

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