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DIGITAL INVERTER

400W

2218173

Ownerʼs Guide

Summary of Contents for 2218173

Page 1: ...DIGITAL INVERTER 400W 2218173 Owner s Guide...

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Page 3: ...r 12 Choosing a location Choosing a location Choosing a location 12 Connecting for loads under 100 W Connecting for loads under 100 W Connecting for loads under 100 W 13 Connecting for loads over 100...

Page 4: ...2 6 Maintaining Battery Condition 21 7 Troubleshooting 23 Common problems 24 Buzz in audio systems 24 Television interference 24 Troubleshooting reference 25 8 Speci cations 29 9 Warranty 30...

Page 5: ...portable stereos laptop computers TVs VCRs and other similar products The inverter uses reliable solid state power electronics for years of safe trouble free operation and includes the following autom...

Page 6: ...d that you read this guide before connecting and using the inverter and then save it for future reference Important safety information page 5 Instructions for connecting the inverter page 12 Operating...

Page 7: ...of life Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the unit or other equipment Warnings and Cautions WARNING Shock Hazard Keep children away from the inverter The inverter generates th...

Page 8: ...n gure or troubleshoot the Vehicle drivers should not con gure or troubleshoot the V inverter while they are driving the vehicle CAUTION Output non sinusoidal Some chargers for small nickel cadmium ba...

Page 9: ...trical shock equipment damage and personal injury Do not insert foreign objects in the inverter outlets or other openings Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring Do not use...

Page 10: ...ll the ventilation To prevent overheating ensure that all the ventilation T openings on the unit are kept clear AC front panel Figure 1 shows the AC panel of the inverter Two AC receptacles are locate...

Page 11: ...gned to operate only when output power is greater than approximately 80 W When the inverter is turned on the fan may operate momentarily The ventilation openings should not be covered at any time whil...

Page 12: ...voltage output power or output voltage Normal Operation Digital display shows input voltage output power or output voltage Error Mode Digital display shows error codes and alarm sounds when unit has...

Page 13: ...or less DC DC accessory plug cable to connect the inverter to a 12 V outlet in your vehicle See Figure 4 For AC loads up to 400 W Cable clamps to connect the inverter directly to a dedicated 12V batt...

Page 14: ...rate only in ambient temperatures between 0 C 32 F and 40 C 104 F Keep away from furnace heating vents or other heat producing equipment Well For proper cooling allow at least 5 cm 2 of clearance vent...

Page 15: ...verse polarity connection positive to negative will blow reverse polarity connection positive to negative will blow reverse polarity connection positive to negative will blow reverse polarity connecti...

Page 16: ...more than 100 watts may blow the fuse of your vehicle s DC accessory socket or 12 V outlet If that happens replace the fuse with a similar one as recommended in your vehicle s manual Follow the next...

Page 17: ...unit is off by verifying the digital display is off CAUTION Reverse Polarity Power connections of the 12 V DC battery to the inverter must be positive to positive and negative to negative A reverse p...

Page 18: ...fasten the negative black clamp to the negative battery post 6 Turn on the unit by holding the switch located on top of the unit until 888 is shown on the display The digital display will show the ba...

Page 19: ...ur AC products and turn them on one at a time Low Battery Alarm and Shutdown As the battery discharges its voltage decreases When the inverter senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 11...

Page 20: ...s manual and follow the section Connecting for loads over 100 W if your AC product is rated more than 100 watts The overload error code E03 may show on the digital display Overheating Shutdown The in...

Page 21: ...r rating when they are rst turned on TVs monitors and electric motors are some products that have high surge requirements at start up The inverter can supply momentary surge power that is higher than...

Page 22: ...amperage x 115 b If you want to power two or more products simultaneously add the power requirements of both products to determine the total wattage Will operate Cell phone camcorder charger 10 Yes V...

Page 23: ...ou are operating With a typical vehicle battery you can expect the following Table 5 Battery Operating Times Load Sample Appliance Operating Time 50 W CD Player 6 8 hours 100 W Small TV 3 4 hours 200...

Page 24: ...ow voltage shutdown Vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief periods of very high current needed for engine starting They are not intended for constant deep discharge Regularly operating the in...

Page 25: ...the inverter please review this section before contacting your dealer If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact service please prepare for the call by writing down the following details...

Page 26: ...s scrolling across the screen Try one of these suggestions to minimize or eliminate the problem Adjust the orientation of the inverter television antenna and cables Maximize TV signal strength by usin...

Page 27: ...y is defective Inverter has been connected with reverse DC input polarity Loose cable connections Vehicle s DC accessory socket or 12 V outlet fuse is blown Check battery and replace if required Check...

Page 28: ...re not able to fully recharge a battery Make sure you use a powerful charger Use shorter heavier DC cables Possible cause Remedy PROBLEM Measured inverter output is too low Possible cause Remedy A sta...

Page 29: ...attery does not produce enough volts to supply the inverter with suf cient power Replace the DC accessory socket fuse with a similar one as recommended in your vehicle s manual and follow the section...

Page 30: ...apability or the AC products connected are short circuited and shutdown has occurred Recharge battery Shorten cables or use heavier cables Verify the charging system is properly regulated and the batt...

Page 31: ...utput power 400 W Maximum AC output surge power 640 W Continuous power 320 W AC output frequency 60 Hz AC output waveform Modi ed Sine Wave No load current draw at 12V input 0 3 A Ef ciency maximum 90...

Page 32: ...uct purchased through ORBYX Electronics company owned stores and dealers and to a product that is presented for repair in a country where ORBYX Electronics offers the product for sale While this warra...

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