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SKU 96706

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

unPaCKing

When unpacking, check to make sure 

that the item is intact and undamaged.  If 

any parts are missing or broken, please 

call Harbor Freight Tools at  

1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.

FunCtions

The Inverter converts power from 

a DC power source into AC power.  The 

resulting charge can then be used to 

power AC devices, such as power tools 

or appliances, up to a maximum of 5,000 

Watts.  Up to four devices can be powered 

at once, provided the sum of the devices’ 

maximum wattage remains below 5,000 

Watts.

installation

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.

Caution!

  This Inverter must only be 

connected to batteries with a output 

voltage of 12 volts DC.  Lower volt-

age will not operate the Inverter prop-

erly, and more voltage could damage 

the Inverter or the device being pow-

ered.  Do not use this Inverter with 

positive ground electrical systems.

The Inverter is configured to have a 

number of shut-down points, for the 

safety of the operator, the unit, and the 

devices being used with it.  

If the DC rating input voltage from 

• 

the battery drops to 10.6V, the 

alarm on the Inverter will sound.  

Should the input voltage drop to 

10V the Inverter will shut down 

automatically.  Recharge the bat-

tery soon.
If the DC rating input voltage 

• 

from the battery exceeds 15V the 

Inverter will shut down automati-

cally.
When the output load power rises 

• 

higher than the rating power of the 

Inverter; the unit will shut down 

automatically.
The Inverter will automatically 

• 

shut down when its internal tem-

perature reaches 149° F.

rev 09b

sPeCiFiCations

Input Voltage

12-15 VDC

Output Voltage

120 V~, 60 Hz

Continuous Power

5,000 Watt

Surge Power

10,000 Watt

Operating Conditions 50° - 149° F (auto-shutdown @ 149° F)
AC Receptacles

Four 3-prong grounded polarized outlets

Fuse Type

Twenty 40 Amp Internal Fuses (professional replacement only)

Cable

#00 AWG or Thicker Cable Required (not included).

Overall Dimensions

22-1/2” L x 8” W x 6-7/8” H

Summary of Contents for Power Systems 96706

Page 1: ...ts 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 not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For technic...

Page 2: ... indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury General Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in el...

Page 3: ... before making any adjustments Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the Inverter accidentally Store idle Inverters out of the d reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the Invert er or these instructions to operate it Inverters are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain the Inverter Check for e breakage of parts and any other con dition that ma...

Page 4: ...e tools and ap 8 pliances 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 de vice and do not use with the Inverter again The positive battery on the Invert 9 er must be the last connection made and must be connected before the Inverter is turned on Do not attempt to power a device or 10 ...

Page 5: ...ction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The grounding prong in the plug is 2 connected through the green wire in side the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be atta...

Page 6: ...ed See Table A If you are using one extension cord 5 for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Table A If you are using an extension cord 6 outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use Make sure the extension cord is prop 7 erly wired and in good electrical con dit...

Page 7: ...r or the device being pow ered Do not use this Inverter with positive ground electrical systems The Inverter is configured to have a number of shut down points for the safety of the operator the unit and the devices being used with it If the DC rating input voltage from the battery drops to 10 6V the alarm on the Inverter will sound Should the input voltage drop to 10V the Inverter will shut down ...

Page 8: ...ecial charging procedures Refer to bat tery supplier s instructions Battery capacity selection 5 Inverter Output about 1 hour discharge time Minimum battery capacity about 4 hour discharge time Optimal battery capacity 500W 80 Ah 200 Ah 1000W 150 Ah 400 Ah 1500W 240 Ah 700 Ah 2000W 300 Ah 1000 Ah 3000W 450 Ah 1500 Ah 4000W 600 Ah 2000 Ah 5000W 750 Ah 2500 Ah Consult the chart above for ap proximat...

Page 9: ...tery Bank Example 200 Ah batteries shown for illustration Bank Capacity single battery capacity x of batteries 400 Ah capacity is for two 200 Ah batteries b Connect the batteries in parallel as shown above Connect all of the positive terminals to one another Then connect all the negative termi c nals to one another Connect the negative and positive d output cables to opposite ends of the bank Do n...

Page 10: ...ices if there were multiple devices plugged in discontinue use of one or more If a single device set the alarm off it is not appropriate for use with the Inverter The SELECT button allows the 4 operator to view the level of DC input voltage versus the level of AC output wattage To prevent accidents turn off the tool 5 and disconnect the power supply after use Clean then store the tool indoors out ...

Page 11: ...spect the general condition of the tool Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wir ing and any other condition that may affect its safe operation After Use 2 clean external surfaces of the tool with clean moist cloth Maintain batteries according to manu 3 facturer s instructions Check electro lyte level on all batteries after charg...

Page 12: ...Start power of an appliance 4 is up to twice the rated power Lower load level 1 Lower load level 2 Use 00 AWG wire connections 3 Reduce load or change appliances 4 Picture is full of static or speakers make a buzz Television or radio interference Move Inverter away from antenna and or use a shielded antenna cable PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and or distributor has provided ...

Page 13: ...cal questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Replacement parts are not available for this product ...

Page 14: ...pecial or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limita tion 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 ...

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