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Do NOT disassemble the Power Inverter. There are no serviceable components within the Inverter.

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Do NOT install or operate the Power Inverter in areas designated as IGNITION PROTECTED. The 
Inverter is NOT APPROVED for ignition protected areas.

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Always turn the Inverter ON/OFF switch and remote outlet ON/OFF button to the OFF position and 
disconnect the battery cables from the battery or power source when not in use to avoid draining 
the battery. 

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Do NOT expose the Inverter to flammables, water, rain or snow.

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Use the Inverter in properly ventilated areas only.

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Always remove the appliance plug from the AC receptacle before working on the appliance. 

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Do NOT insert foreign objects into the AC receptacles.

INTRODUCTION

This Power Inverter can be used to supply power and emergency backup power for household 
appliances and power recreational equipment with a normal power requirement of up to 1200 
continuous watts using a 12-volt power connection.

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When using the Power Inverter in a vehicle, check the vehicle’s owner’s manual for maximum 
power rating and recommended output. 

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Read and understand this Instruction Manual before using the Power Inverter.

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Install and operate the Power Inverter only as described in this Instruction Manual.

FEATURES

Remote Outlet features:

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ON/OFF button

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Fault indicator

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USB power outlet

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Power indicator

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Two 110/120-volt AC receptacles

Inverter features:

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Cooling fan

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Positive and negative screw connectors

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Battery cables

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Power output wattage indicator 

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Standard 110/120-volt AC receptacles

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ON/OFF switch

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USB power outlet

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Power/fault indicator

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Low voltage shutdown and alarm

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Overload and heat protection

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Compact design for safer use, transport and storage

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Connects to a 12-volt battery or power source

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Mounting brackets for hard-wire installation

Summary of Contents for PKC0AW

Page 1: ...wer Outlet Professional Install Kit Model No PKC0CF Owner s Manual and Warranty Information PO WE R FAULT ON OFF Read these instructions completely before using this product Retain this Owner s Manual for future reference ...

Page 2: ... power for household appliances and power recreational equipment with a normal power requirement of up to 1200 continuous watts using a 12 volt power connection When using the Power Inverter in a vehicle check the vehicle s owner s manual for maximum power rating and recommended output Read and understand this Instruction Manual before using the Power Inverter Install and operate the Power Inverte...

Page 3: ...utlet USB Power Outlet 19 Remote Outlet Power Indicator OPERATION USING YOUR INVERTER The Power Inverter converts 12 volt DC direct current input voltage to 110 120 volt 60 Hz AC alternating current output power The Inverter produces a modified sine wave The modified sine wave is suitable for most AC powered appliances and personal electronic devices The following devices may not work with a modif...

Page 4: ...d or peak load multiply the rated wattage by two If this exceeds the peak surge output of the Inverter 2400 watts 0 4 sec do not operate the appliance or device with the Inverter The Power Inverter can operate a resistive load device or an inductive load device Operating a resistive load device is the easiest for the Inverter However the Inverter will not operate larger resistive load devices such...

Page 5: ... Inverter can be mounted on a vertical surface on a horizontal surface or under a horizontal surface Install the Inverter so that the receptacles and the ON OFF switch are accessible Do not install the Inverter on a vertical surface where the cooling fan is facing up or down FIRE HAZARDS Do not place the Inverter near flammable materials or in any location that may accumulate flammable fumes or ga...

Page 6: ... copper cables of the same size Only use proper size cable connectors to connect the cables to the Inverter and power source Be sure the cable connectors are properly installed onto the ends of the cables Installing Cables 1 Select the OFF position on both the Inverter and the remote outlet 2 Install the 200 amp ANL fuse or DC circuit breaker onto the positive terminal of the power source Remove t...

Page 7: ...ng the remote outlet Before you begin cutting or drilling you must check what is behind the mounting location If there are any vehicle components or wiring behind the mounting location you must take precautions not to damage them 5 Cut the square hole using the shaded area of the template POWER FAULT ON OFF as a guide 6 Insert the remote outlet in the hole and mark the four holes for the mounting ...

Page 8: ...r devices Connecting a Load to the Power Inverter or the 110 120 volt Remote Outlets Only connect appliances to the Power Inverter after the Inverter is properly connected to the power source 1 Press the ON OFF switch or remote outlet ON OFF button to the ON position The green LED power indicator on the Inverter and or remote outlet will light continuously indicating that the unit is functioning 2...

Page 9: ...tal wattage of the devices being powered Common Problems Power tools will start but will not continue to run Some induction motors motors without brushes may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating in order to start up If the power tool runs only momentarily when power is applied try to leave the power tool on while quickly and repeatedly turning the Inverter on and off Buzzing in audio systems ...

Page 10: ...olts and 14 5 volts low battery or over voltage alarm has sounded with red LED light There may be adequate voltage coming from the power source but there will be a voltage drop due to the length and thickness of the wires going to the mobile power outlet connection If possible use thicker gauge wires from the power source to the mobile power outlet or reduce the length of the cables If the voltage...

Page 11: ...battery 10 always use 10 40 amp hours 120 volts AC 40 amp hours 120 volts AC 20 amps 2 hours of operating time DO NOT EXPOSE ANY PEAK ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO MOISTURE DURING STORAGE OR OPERATION USE PEAK ELECTONIC DEVICES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS IF YOUR QUESTION IS NOT ADDRESSED OR ANSWERED PLEASE CONTACT PEAK AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SERVICES AT 1 800 477 5847 OR EMAIL TO owitech oldworldind com THANK...

Page 12: ... for continuous operation Low voltage alarm turns on immediately The input voltage at the input of the Inverter needs to be raised Recharge replace battery or add additional batteries Run the vehicle engine when using a 12V DC plug Low voltage alarm is on all the time Poor battery condition with low input voltage Replace battery Inadequate power or voltage drops Check condition of battery cables a...

Page 13: ...Use shaded area as a guide to cut hole 3 in 2 5 in PEAK CAR BATTERIES ...

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