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Connection to load
The inverter is equipped with a standard AC household type socket. Plug the cord from the
appliance you wish to use into the socket. Make sure that the combined load requirement of your
equipment does not exceed the rated watts.
The inverter is engineered to be connected directly to standard electrical and electronic
equipment in the manner described above. Do not connect the power inverter to household or
recreational vehicle AC distribution wiring .Do not connect the inverter to any AC load circuit in
which the neutral conductor is connected to earth or the negative of the DC (battery) source.
WARNING:
Never connect to AC distribution wiring.
CAUTION: RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES
Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be recharged by plugging them directly in to a
household socket. This type of device must never be used in the inverter. The device will damage
the inverter. Do not use the inverter to recharge items that can be plugged directly into a
household socket. This problem does not occur with the vast majority of battery-operated
equipment. Most of these devices use a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an
AC household socket. The inverter is easily capable of running most chargers and transformers.
POSITIONING THE INVERTER
For best operating results, the inverter should be placed on a flat surface such as the ground, car
floor or seat, or another solid surface. The unit is equipped with a 1 meter-power cord for easy
positioning. The inverter should only be used in locations that meet the following criteria.
Dry : do not allow water or liquids to come into contact with the inverter
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Cool: ambient air temperature should be between 30 F(-1 C) non-condensing, and 105 (40
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Do not place the inverter on or near a heating vent or any equipment, which is generating heat
above room temperature keep the inverter out of direct sunlight.
Ventilated: keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around the
unit. Do not place items on or near the unit whilst it is operating. A fan is helpful if the unit is
operating at maximum power outputs for extended periods of time. If the internal temperature of
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the inverter exceeds 90 C the inverter will shut down and restart when it has cooled.
Safe: do not position the inverter near any flammable material or in a position that may
accumulate flammable fumes or gases.
OPERATING TIPS
Rated versus actual current draw.
Most electrical equipment has labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts.
Ensure the power consumption of the item you wish to operate is specified at the rated watts or
less. The inverter has overload protection so it is safe to try and operate equipment rated at the
specified watts or less. The inverter will shut down if it is overloaded. The overload must be
removed before the inverter will restart; resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter to run.
However larger resistive loads, such as, stoves and heaters usually require more wattage than
the inverter can deliver on a continuous basis. Inductive loads such as, TV's and stereos require
more current to operate than resistive loads of the same wattage rating. Induction motors as well
as some televisions may require 2-6 times their wattage rating to start up. The most demanding
in this category are those that start under load such as, compressors and pumps.
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