Using your Kensington Power Inverter
To connect your Kensington Power Inverter:
1.Connect the Inverter to the power source by inserting the cigarette
lighter plug firmly into the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle or other
DC power supply.
2.Plug the AC product into the AC receptacle and turn the product on.
3.Ensure your product or products plugged into the Inverter do not draw
more than 120 Watts of continuous AC power.
Preventing Overheating
1.The Inverter needs to have the best possible air flow around it while
operating. Note the air flows into the bottom (intake) vents and out
(exhaust) through vents inside the rubber bumpers. Do not restrict
the airflow as the Inverter may overheat.
2.Do not place the Inverter in direct sunlight, on or near a heating vent or
heat-generating equipment.
3.Ambient air temperature should be between 23 and 122° F. (-5 – 50° C)—
optimal performance temperatures are between 60 and 80° F. (15 – 25° C).
Automatic Overheating Shutdown
If the Inverter’s internal temperature rises above 140° F (60° C) the Inverter
will automatically shut itself off. Once the Inverter cools down sufficiently, the
Inverter will automatically restart.
Warning! Some AC Products are Not Compatible with the Inverter!
If either the fuse is blown or otherwise the overload protection components are
activated then do not continue attempting to power any of the following:
• AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is connected to ground (earth)
or to the negative of the DC (battery) source.
• RV or household AC distribution wiring or extension cords.
• The following equipment:
•
Small battery-operated products such as rechargeable flashlights, some
rechargeable shavers, and night-lights that are plugged directly into an
AC receptacle to recharge.
•
Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools.
These chargers will have warning labels stating that dangerous voltages
are present at the charger’s battery terminals.
• The Inverter will not operate appliances and equipment that produce heat,
such as microwave ovens, toasters and hair dryers. Do not use the Inverter
with those products.
• This Inverter is not recommended for use with inductive loads such as:
pumps, compressors, or fluorescent lamps.
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