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• Disconnect appliance plug from inverter outlet before working on
the appliance.
• Do not attempt to connect or set up the inverter or its components
while operating your vehicle. Not paying attention to the road may
result in a serious accident.
• Always use the inverter where there is adequate ventilation. Do not
block ventilation slots.
• Always turn the inverter off by disconnecting it from the power source
when not in use.
• Make sure the nominal powering voltage is 12 volts DC.
• Do not use with positive ground electrical systems.* Reverse polarity
connection will result in a blown fuse and may cause permanent
damage to the inverter and will void warranty.
*The majority of modern automobiles, RVs and trucks are negative
ground.
• Keep in mind that this inverter will not operate high wattage appliances
or equipment that produces heat, such as coffee makers, hair dryers,
microwave ovens and toasters.
• Do not open the inverter — there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Opening the inverter will void manufacturer’s warranty.
• Do not use this inverter with medical devices. It is not tested for
medical applications.
• Install and operate inverter only as described in this Instruction
Manual.
CAUTION
– To reduce the risk of property damage:
•
The Power Inverter must be connected only to batteries with
a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. The unit will not operate
from a 6 volt battery and will sustain permanent damage if
connected to a 24 volt battery.
• Always connect the inverter to the 12 volt DC power source
before
plugging any devices into the unit.
• The standard North American 120 volt AC and USB outlets
allow simultaneous operation of multiple devices. Simply plug the
equipment into the unit and operate normally.
• Ensure that the wattage of all equipment simultaneously plugged into
the inverter does not exceed 140 watts for 60 minutes and 120 watts
continuous or the unit may overheat and shut down.
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 excessive heat is produced, this indicates the device should not
be used with this inverter.
• This problem does not occur with most of the battery-operated
equipment. Most of these devices use a separate charger or
transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle.
• The inverter is capable of running most chargers and transformers.
CAUTION
– Incompatible products: Certain products contain power
supplies or circuits that are not compatible with an inverter using a
modified sine wave output (such as this inverter) and may be damaged
by using this inverter.
If your product requires pure sine wave AC input power to function
properly, the instruction manual for your product could state this. If in
doubt, you should contact your product manufacturer PRIOR TO USE.
Specific Safety Instructions for Inverters
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of electric shock
:
• Do not make any electrical connections or disconnections in areas
designated as IGNITION PROTECTED
.
This includes 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 inverter’s outlets.
• Do not attach USB hubs or more than one personal electronic device
to each USB Port.
•
Extension cords.
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7.6m) (7.6-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m) (30.4-45.7m)
240V
0-50
51-100
101-200
201-300
(0-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m) (30.4-60.9m) (60.9-91.4m)
Ampere Rating
Extension Cord Length
More
Not more
0’-25’
26’-50’
51 ’-100 ’
101’ -150 ’
Than
Than
American Wire Gage (AWG)
0 -
6
18
16
16
14
6
-
10 18 16 14 12
10
-
12 16 16 14 12
12 -
16
14
12
Not Recommended
Outdoor use extension cords.
When an appliance plugged into
this unit is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
Note that this inverter is not intended
to be used outdoors.
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of fire:
• Do not operate near flammable materials, fumes or gases.
• Do not expose to extreme heat or flames.
• If the vehicle accessory outlet fuse opens (blows) when plugging in
this inverter, do not use this inverter with this vehicle accessory outlet:
– Do not repeatedly replace the fuse.
– Do not replace the vehicle accessory outlet fuse with one of
a higher amperage rating.
– Never attempt to patch the fuse with tin foil or wire.
Any of these actions may cause serious electrical damage and/
or a fire.
This inverter is rated to draw 12 amperes from a 12V vehicle outlet.
Ensure that the engine system in your vehicle can supply sufficient
energy to the inverter without causing the vehicle accessory outlet
fuse to open.
The fuse must be rated higher than 15 amps. Information on the vehicle
accessory fuse ratings are typically found in the vehicle operator’s
manual.
CAUTION
– To reduce the risk of injury or property damage:
• It is not necessary (or desirable) to turn your vehicle on to operate
this inverter. Simply turn the engine switch to the accessory position
(usually the second position, just before “engine start”). Or turn on the
running lights (the small lights that surround the car). This is generally
the first button on the light switch, depending on the make of vehicle.
• If the inverter shuts down repeatedly, the car battery charge may be
low. Discontinue inverter use to avoid draining the battery.
