Using the Dc cable-Clips
By directly connecting the inverter to a 12V DC battery with DC Cable-Clips, you can operate products
with power requirements up to rated continuous output power. If you want to permanently connect the
inverter to a battery, please use
Ring Terminals.
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 above (Using the DC Cable-Ring Terminal) to attach the ring type connectors.
2. Attach the black negative clip to negative (-) battery terminal.
3. Attach the red positive clip to the positive (+) battery terminal. Make sure both clips are securely
connected to the battery terminals, as a loose connection will cause excessive voltage drop and may
cause the cables to overheat resulting in equipment damage or fire.
4. Switch the inverter ON. See section 4 if the inverter does not operate properly after being connected.
5. When the inverter is not in use, disconnect the DC Cable-Clips from the battery.
4. Using the inverter
The inverter is capable of continuously powering most 120V AC products that use the rated
continuous output power or less. Its AC output waveform, called ”modified sine wave “ is designed to
function as wave shape of utility power.
The power, or “wattage”, rating of ac products is the average power they use. When many AC
products are first switched on, they initially consume more power than their power rating. TVs, monitors,
and electric motors are examples of products that have high “surge” requirements at start up. Although
the inverter can supply momentary surge power as high as surge power, occasionally some products
rated less than the rated continuous output power may exceed its surge capabilities and trigger its safety
overload shutdown feature. If this problem occurs when attempting to operate several AC products at the
same time ,try first switching on inverter with all AC products switched off ,then one by one switch each
on, starting with the high surge product first.
Indicators and Controls (See Figure 1)
The AC outlets are provided on one end of the inverter. Any combination of 120V AC product with a
total continuous power consumption of the continuous power or less may be plugged in.
The ON/OFF switch enables output AC power at the AC outlets when switched ON.
The green POWER light indicates AC power is present at the AC outlets and the inverter is operating
normally.
The red FAULT light indicates inverter shutdown caused by low or high voltage, overload or
excessive temperature.
Inverter operation
1. When properly connected to a 12V DC outlet or battery, turning the ON/OFF switch ON, will
illuminate the green POWER light, and AC power to the outlets.
2. Plug the AC product(s) you wish to operate onto the AC outlet(s) and switch them on, one at a time.
3. As the battery capacity is used up, battery voltage begins to fall. When the inverter senses that the
voltage at its DC input has dropped to 9.7~10.7V(19.4-21.4V), and audible alarm sounds. This allows
time for computers or other sensitive devices to be shut down.
4.
If the audible alarm is ignored the inverter will automatically shut down when the battery voltage
drops to 9~10V(18-20V). This prevents battery damage from excessive discharge. After auto shut
down, the red FAULT light illuminates.