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a). Check to be sure the inverter’s power switch is turned off and that no
flammable fumes are present.
b). Identify the positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals.
c). Install a fuse holder or breaker close to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
d). Connect a length of wire on one side of the fuse holder or circuit breaker.
Connect the other end of the wire to the positive (+) terminal of the inverter.
e). Connect a length of wire between the inverter’s negative (-) terminal and the
battery’s negative (-) terminal.
f). Connect a short length of wire to the other terminal of the fuse holder or circuit
breaker. Mark it “positive” or “+”.
g). Connect the free end of the fuse or breaker wire to the positive terminal of the
battery.
h). Insert a suitable fuse in the fuse holder.
i). Check to be sure that all connections between battery clips, terminals and
fuses are secure and tight.
Notes: Sparking is normal for the first connection.
Make sure you have good secure connections- Do not over-tighten.
11. OPERATING THE AC APPLIANCES
1. When you have confirmed that the AC appliances to be operated is turned off,
plug an appliance cord into the AC outlet on the front panel of the inverter.
2. Turn ON the inverter.
3. Turn the appliance on.
4. Plug in additional appliances and turn them on.
Notes:
1. Plug the cord from the AC appliances you wish to operate into the AC
receptacle. When turn ON the inverter. The Red and Green LED both lit for
3~5seconds then red LED not lit, green LED indicator lights to indicate that
the inverter is functioning. Make sure the combined load requirement of your
equipment does not exceed inverter’s output rating.
2. Turn OFF the inverter. The over load LED may briefly “blink” and the audible
alarm may also sound a short” chirp.” This is normal. This same alarm may
also sound when the inverter being connected to or disconnect from the
battery.
3. When using an extension cord from the inverter to an appliance the
extension cord should not be longer than 50 feet.
4. When you plan to operate more appliances, please make sure plug and
switch ON the biggest one first and then smaller one.