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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connect the cigarette lighter plug from the Inverter ‘Power-Can’ to the 12V cigarette lighter
socket in the car or power pack.
2. Turn the car or power pack on. The alarm and Red LED will come on briefly prior to the
Green status LED illuminating.
3. Plug the 240V appliance or USB device into the Inverter ‘Power-Can’.
4. To turn the inverter off, turn the car ignition switch to the off position or disconnect the
cigarette lighter plug from the cigarette lighter socket.
DETERMINING SUITABLE LOAD/APPLIANCES:
All appliances have a rating plate that shows the amount of power (Watts) used or the current
(Amps) drawn under normal use. The Inverter ‘Power-Can’ is able to supply power to appliances
that have a continuous power draw of 120Watts or 0.5 Amp AC.
Some appliances that use an electric motor or transformer may draw 2 to 9 times their rating
when first turned on; this is called an inductive load and is the most difficult for the inverter to
run. For these appliances it is often a matter of trial and error to see what size inverter they will
run from; if in doubt always use a larger inverter. The following table lists typical appliances
suitable for use with this IM120 Inverter ‘Power-Can’ and their approximate power
rating (AC Watts).
TYPICAL APPLIANCE
Appliance
Watts
Mobile phone charger
5W–10W
Video game console
39W–100W
Camcorder charger
3W–20W
Portable work light
8W–60W
Portable stereo
10W–40W
Laptop computer
60W–95W
Digital camera charger
4W–19W
19” Television
100W–160W
Printer
100W–200W
12” Fan
80W–140W
This product is rated for use with items running up to 120W or less.
