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Operating Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the 

beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein 

before set up or use of this product.

1.  Place the Power Inverter on a flat 

surface that has adequate ventilation 

and is not in direct sunlight.  Locate 

the Inverter close enough to the car 

battery so that the Cables can easily 

reach the Inverter and the car battery. 

Position the Inverter so that the Outlets 

are easily and safely accessible.

2.  To connect the Cable Ring 

Terminals to the (Positive) red and 

(Negative) black Power Terminals 

on the back of the Inverter:
a.  Make sure the Inverter’s 

Power Button is in the OFF position.

b.  Unthread the knobs covering 

the Power Terminals. 

c.  Slide the red Cable’s Ring 

Terminal over the post of the red 

Power Terminal and the black 

Cable’s Ring Terminal over the 

post of the black Power Terminal.

d.  Replace the knobs and 

tighten securely.

WARNING!

  Use only the included cables 

or 4 AWG cables up to 10 feet long.  

Thinner/longer cables may cause 

overheating and damage the inverter 

and/or connected devices.
3.  Apply the parking brake to the 

vehicle connected to the battery. 

Place the transmission in “Park” 

for an automatic transmission, 

or in “Neutral” for a manual 

transmission. Start the car engine.

4.  Attach the red Cable’s Alligator Clip 

to the Positive (red) terminal on the 

battery, then attach the black Cable’s 

Alligator Clip to a clean unpainted metal 

part of the chassis.  If connecting to 

a battery not installed in a vehicle, 

connect to the Negative (black) terminal.

5.  The red Fault LED will light up 

momentarily and the alarm will 

sound as the Inverter draws power. 

Then the alarm and red LED will turn off. 

Note:

 If the alarm continues and 

red Fault LED stays lit, check the 

Troubleshooting Tips section near 

the end of this manual to correct 

the issue before continuing.
6.  Press the Power Button to 

turn on the inverter.

7.  To power each device or appliance:

a.  With the device or appliance 

switched off, plug it into one of the 

Power Outlets or the USB Outlet 

on the Power Inverter. 

b.  Turn on the device and/or appliance. 

8.  After use, turn all connected devices 

or appliances off, unplug them, then 

turn off the car engine if it is running. 

Keep the inverter turned on and remove 

the alligator clips from the battery 

posts, removing the Negative (black) 

clip first, then the Positive (red) clip. 

The alarm and red LED light will turn 

on as the Inverter powers down. 

Turn off the Inverter Power Button.

Summary of Contents for 200 watt continuous

Page 1: ...nce When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may ...

Page 2: ...an s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure 2 WARNING The brass components of this product contain lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm California Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 3 WARNING This product contains or when used produces a c...

Page 3: ...e could damage the unit 5 Connect input polarity properly Incorrect connection will damage inverter and void warranty 6 Do not use in a marine application This inverter is not intended to withstand the highly corrosive conditions in marine applications and would quickly be rendered inoperable or unsafe 7 Keep inverter dry and clean Do not expose to rain snow spray bilge water or dust 8 Install as ...

Page 4: ...not use this inverter to power sensitive devices such as medical devices or computers However it may be used to charge a computer battery Do not use in ignition protected areas 4 Some rechargeable tools and appliances can damage the Inverter Check the temperature of the device several times when it is charging If the device becomes extremely hot turn the power off remove the device and do not use ...

Page 5: ...adable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 3 Have your Inverter serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the Inverter is maintained 4 Fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Symbology Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratori...

Page 6: ...s identified as TRUE RMS will read Modified Sine Wave voltage accurately 2 Modified Sine Wave MSW power is suitable for most AC devices and power supplies used in electronic equipment transformers and motors Do not use to power sensitive devices such as medical equipment or computers Some audio equipment may perform poorly if run on Modified Sine Wave power 3 Sine Wave inverters provide power that...

Page 7: ... the unit and the devices being used with it If the DC input voltage drops too low the alarm on the Inverter will sound Should the input voltage drop further the Inverter will shut down automatically to prevent permanent battery damage Recharge the battery soon If the DC input voltage exceeds 15 2V the Inverter will shut down automatically If the output load power rises higher than the rating powe...

Page 8: ...y the parking brake to the vehicle connected to the battery Place the transmission in Park for an automatic transmission or in Neutral for a manual transmission Start the car engine 4 Attach the red Cable s Alligator Clip to the Positive red terminal on the battery then attach the black Cable s Alligator Clip to a clean unpainted metal part of the chassis If connecting to a battery not installed i...

Page 9: ...ipment This will also help ensure that there will be enough battery power to start the vehicle WARNING To prevent serious injury and death from carbon monoxide inhalation do not run the vehicle s engine within an enclosed area Do not use car battery to power the Inverter for extended periods of time with appliances requiring high continuous load levels The battery may become drained to the point t...

Page 10: ... incorporates a higher quality power supply This inverter is made to minimize the interference with TV signals However especially with weak TV signals some interference may still be visible To correct this place the inverter as far away as possible from the television antenna and it s cables Next adjust the orientation of the inverter to the antenna cables and TV power cord to minimize the interfe...

Page 11: ... USE inspect the general condition of the tool Check for loose hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts damaged cord electrical wiring cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation 2 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth 3 Maintain batteries according to manufacturer s instructions Check electrolyte level on all batteries after c...

Page 12: ...so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If o...

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