Husky HSK043HD Owner'S Manual & Warranty Download Page 1

HSK043HD

OWNER’S MANUAL 

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

750 WATT

POWER INVERTER

NEW

SOFT START

TECHNOLOGY

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING

SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS

PRODUCT. BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS,

WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS, PLUS YOUR

VEHICLE’S BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES. FAILURE TO DO SO

COULD RESULT IN  INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

4140 SW 28TH WAY, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312

TEL 954-584-4446 • FAX 954-584-5556

Summary of Contents for HSK043HD

Page 1: ...REGARDING SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS PLUS YOUR VEHICLE S BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 4140 SW 28TH WAY FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 TEL 954 584 4446 FAX 954 584 5556 ...

Page 2: ...This is not a toy keep away from children CAUTIONS Do not use with positive ground electrical systems the majority of modern automobiles RVs trucks and boats are negative ground Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse may cause permanent damage to the inverter and will void warranty This inverter will not operate high wattage appliances or equipment that produce heat such as hair d...

Page 3: ... 6 4 1 Power Source Requirements 6 4 2 Connection to Power Source 7 8 4 3 Connection to Load 8 9 4 4 Placement of Inverter 9 5 OPERATING TIPS 10 5 1 Rated Versus Actual Current Draw of Equipment 10 5 2 Battery Operating Time 10 6 PROTECTIVE FEATURES OF INVERTER 11 7 COMMON PROBLEMS 12 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 13 9 FUSE REPLACEMENT 13 10 SPECIFICATIONS 14 11 GOLD SEAL WARRANTY 14 15 16 ...

Page 4: ...starts under load Second output that momentarily dips in voltage and quickly recovers to allow large motorized loads to start This eliminates almost all shutdowns from momentary overloads Last the inverter automatically restarts when an overload that causes inverter shutdown is removed Previously manual reset was required This power inverter also incorporates a new cooling technology that directly...

Page 5: ...at converts the high voltage DC into 110 volts 60 Hz AC The DC to DC converter stage uses modern high frequency power conversion techniques that have replaced the bulky transformers found in less technologically advanced models The inverter stage uses advanced power MOSFET transistors in a full bridge configuration This ensures excellent overload capability and the ability to operate reactive load...

Page 6: ...sine wave These meters will not read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave correctly They will read about 20 to 30 volts low when measuring the output of the inverter For accurate measurement of the output voltage of this unit use a true RMS reading voltmeter such as a Fluke 87 Fluke 8060A Fluke 77 99 series Beckman 4410 or Triplett 4200 FIGURE 4 Modified Sine Wave and Sine Wave Comparison 4 INS...

Page 7: ...permanent damage to the inverter Connecting to a Power Source Using Provided Cables Use the provided cables to connect the POWER INVERTER directly to the 12 volt power source using the following guidelines 1 Check to be sure the POWER INVERTER power switch is turned off and that no flammable fumes are present 2 Connect the black cable to the black post marked on the back of the inverter Connect th...

Page 8: ...equipment 10 If the inverter is not properly operating then refer to the trouble shooting sections of this manual CAUTION Loose connectors may cause overheated wires and melted insulation Check to make sure you have not reversed the polarity Damage due to reversed polarity is not covered by our warranty 4 3 CONNECTION TO LOAD The POWER INVERTER is equipped with dual standard North American AC powe...

Page 9: ...inverter The inverter should only be used in locations that meet the following criteria DRY Do not allow water and or other liquids to come into contact with the POWER INVERTER COOL Ambient air temperature should be between 30 F 1 C non condensing and 105 F 40 C Do not place the inverter on or near a heating vent or any piece of equipment which is generating heat above room temperature Keep the in...

Page 10: ...e way to determine whether a specific load can be started and how long it can run The unit will simply shut down if it is overloaded To restart the unit after a shutdown due to overloading remove the overload CAUTION This inverter will not operate high wattage appliances or equipment that produce heat such as hair dryers microwave ovens and toasters 5 2 BATTERY OPERATING TIME With a typical vehicl...

Page 11: ...tion When the temperature sensor inside the POWER INVERTER reaches 150 degrees F the unit will automatically shut down Allow the unit to cool for at least 15 minutes before restarting after a heat related shutdown Unplug unit while cooling Low Battery Alarm An alarm will sound when the voltage from the battery drops to 10 6 volts This is an indication that the battery needs to be recharged The use...

Page 12: ...nverter as far as possible from the television the antenna and the antenna cables Use an extension cable if necessary Adjust the orientation of the inverter the antenna cables and the TV power cord to minimize interference Make sure that the antenna feeding the television provides an adequate snow free signal and that high quality shielded antenna cable is used 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TABLE 1 INVE...

Page 13: ...er antenna distant from each other Use shielded antenna cable Connect antenna to amplifier 9 FUSE REPLACEMENT If external fuses blow or breakers trip then there is a short or overload in the DC wiring Find and fix the problem before replacing the fuses or resetting the breaker After fuse replacement reconnect the inverter This power inverter is equipped with multiple internal fuses Normally these ...

Page 14: ...er proof of purchase to The Home Depot store or send the product to Husky Power Products at the address below This Husky Power Products is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase without additional charge This warranty may be extended to four years from date of purchase by paying an Extended Warranty fee se...

Page 15: ...d batteries defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight accidents damage during shipping to our service facility alterations unauthorized use or repair neglect misuse abuse failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance fire flood and Acts of God If your problem is not covered by this warranty...

Page 16: ... and mail to Husky Power Products All products must be registered within 30 days of purchase To activate this warranty mail completed registration form to ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE HUSKY POWER PRODUCTS 4140 SW 28th Way Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 TOLL FREE 866 584 5504 WARRANTY IS NON TRANSFERABLE AND NON REFUNDABLE THE HOME DEPOT USA INC ...

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