INSTALLATION
1. Install inverter in a cool, dry and well ventilated area away from any inflammable material.
2. Ensure the DC power cables are as short as possible (<2m ) and of suitable size to handle the current
required. This is to minimise any voltage drop when the inverter draws high currents. Remember solid,
secure, clean connections are essential for optimum performance.
3. Grounding. Connect the chassis ground lug ( where applicable ) to earth ground or car chassis using #
8 AWG wire, preferably with green / yellow insulation.
4. Battery Type and Size. Make sure the battery has enough capacity to run the inverter at the power
needed. Inverters up to 300w can be powered by normal car batteries but it is recommended to start the
engine every 30 - 60 minutes and let it run for about 10minutes to recharge the battery.
Remember to switch OFF the inverter.
For the larger inverters or where extended operating times are required, then Deep Cycle leisure or
traction type lead acid batteries arerecommended as they are designed for deep discharge where they will
be repeatedly discharged and recharged.
When sizing your battery it is better to have extra capacity as you will have more reserve and the battery
will not be discharged as deeply.
To obtain sufficient battery capacity you may need to use more than one battery. Two identical batteries
can be connected in parallel (+) to (+) and (-) to (-) to double the capacity.
CAUTION: Do not connect batteries of different makes or AMP- hour (Ah) rating.
Connections to battery post must be made with solid secure connectors that provide a reliable, low
resistance connection. Clean terminals regularly.
OPERATION
1. Ensure the ON / OFF switch is in the OFF position.
2. Connect the DC power cables to the input terminals on the rear panel, observing the correct polarity.
Check the connections are secure.
3. Ground the inverter.
4. Connect the DC cables to the battery again observing the right polarity.
5. PIug appliance into the AC outlet socket on the front panel. The appliance should be in the OFF mode.
6. Turn on the inverter.
7. Switch ON the appliance to be operated. NOTE: If you are operating more than one device then turn
them ON separately so that the inverter does not have to deliver start up loads all at the same time. Some
appliances such as refrigerators, motors, pumps etc require very high start up currents to operate,
therefore before attempting to power up this type of equipment make sure all connections have properly
been made and the battery is fully charged.
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