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Load draws too much 

 

Reduce load to 300 watts 

power. 

   max. 

Inverter in thermal 

 

Allow inverter to cool.  En-

shutdown. 

 

 

sure there is adequate vent-

 

 

 

 

ilation.  Ensure that load is 

 

 

 

 

no more than 225 watts for 

    continuous 

operation. 

Fusible link  in inverter 

 

Return for service.  Ensure 

is open.   

 

 

that inverter is connected to 

    power 

source 

with 

correct 

 

    voltage 

and 

polarity. 

Problem:  Low output voltage 

Possible cause 

 

 

Suggested remedy

Using average reading volt- 

Use true RMS reading me-

meter.   

 

 

ter.  See section 2.2 of man-

 

 

 

 

ual. 

Inverter is overloaded. 

 

Reduce load to 250 watts  

    maximum 

to 

maintain 

 

    regulation. 

Power source voltage  

 

Keep power source voltage 

below 11.5 volts (23 volts  

above 11.5 volts  (23 volts 

for PROwatt 250/24V). 

 

for PROwatt 250/24V) to  

    maintain 

regulation. 

 

Summary of Contents for PROwatt 250

Page 1: ...ROwatt TM 250 12V 24V POWER INVERTER OWNER S MANUAL STATPOWER TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 7725 Lougheed Highway Burnaby BC Canada V5A 4V8 Tel 604 420 1585 Fax 604 420 1591 Internet http www statpower com...

Page 2: ...aveform 2 3 Installation 4 3 1 Power source 4 3 2 Connecting to power source 5 3 3 Connection to load 10 3 4 Placement of inverter 11 4 Operating Tips 12 4 1 Rated versus actual current draw of equipm...

Page 3: ...PROwatt 250 or to other equip ment WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life 2 How Your PROwatt 250 Works An inverter is an electronic de...

Page 4: ...ridge configuration This gives you excellent overload capa bility and the ability to operate tough reactive loads like lamp ballasts and small induction motors DC DC CONVERTER DC INPUT CHASSIS GND GND...

Page 5: ...as standard household power Most AC voltmeters both digital and analog are sensitive to the average value of the waveform rather than the RMS value They are calibrated for RMS voltage under the assum...

Page 6: ...50 24V and must be able to supply sufficient current to operate the load The power source may be a battery or a well regulated DC power supply As a rough guideline divide the power con sumption of the...

Page 7: ...ciga rette lighter socket in a vehicle or to the cigarette lighter socket on a battery pack CAUTION CONNECT THE 12V PROwatt 250 DIRECTLY TO POWER SOURCE WHEN OPERATING ABOVE 150 WATTS The cigarette l...

Page 8: ...r locking fork spade terminals 4 Power to the PROwatt 250 can be controlled by a switch in serted in the circuit between the power source and the PRO watt 250 Use a switch rated at a minimum of 12V 25...

Page 9: ...h negative ground ve hicle electrical systems The case of the inverter is connected to ground conductor of the AC output cord and to the negative side of the DC input The PROwatt 250 should not be use...

Page 10: ...to the free end of the cable negative When disconnecting the inverter always do so in the reverse sequence of the connecting procedure and break the first con nection as far away from the battery as p...

Page 11: ...e power source To replace the fuses follow these steps 1 Disconnect the 12 24 volt plug 2 Wait 60 seconds 3 Remove the two screws from the end plate where the DC cord enters the inverter Turn the end...

Page 12: ...which the neutral conductor is connected to ground earth or to the negative of the DC battery source CAUTION RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES Certain rechargers for small nickel cadmium batteries can be damage...

Page 13: ...r seat of a vehicle Approximately 0 6 m 2 feet of cord has been provided for this purpose The inverter should only be used in locations that meet the following requirements a Dry do not allow water to...

Page 14: ...high power levels do not place the PROwatt 250 on or near materials that may be affected by these temperatures Use caution when handling the PROwatt 250 if it is operating at high power lev els d Saf...

Page 15: ...g the battery will prevent any unexpected shut downs of the equipment and will ensure that there is always sufficient battery capacity to start the vehicle engine The inverter may be used either while...

Page 16: ...if there is an excessive voltage drop between the bat tery and inverter 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Common problems Buzz in audio systems Some inexpensive stereo systems and boom boxes will emit a buzzing s...

Page 17: ...ality shielded antenna cable is used These measures will usually improve the situation If they do not you may wish to try a different make of TV set or an an tenna that can provide a stronger signal E...

Page 18: ...pen blown damaged fuse Poor connection or Repair connections and use inadequate wiring between heavier gauge wire 3 3mm2 battery and cigarette lighter or 12 AWG is sug gested Battery voltage below 10...

Page 19: ...open that inverter is connected to power source with correct voltage and polarity Problem Low output voltage Possible cause Suggested remedy Using average reading volt Use true RMS reading me meter t...

Page 20: ...roducts with excessive power consumption requirements or from use in an unsuitable environment This warranty will not apply where the product has been misused neglected improperly installed or repaire...

Page 21: ...nt or the merchant is unable to provide service contact the Stat power Customer Service Department directly BY PHONE 604 420 1585 BY FAX 604 420 1591 BY MAIL Statpower Technologies Corporation Custome...

Page 22: ...llow this procedure 1 Obtain a Return Authorization Number from Statpower 2 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Include the Return Authorization Number a re...

Page 23: ...ip the unit freight prepaid to the following address Statpower Technologies Corporation c o International Parcel Service Warehouse 8 14th Street Blaine WA 98230 If you are returning a PROwatt 250 from...

Page 24: ...enough to hold in the palm of a hand Ideal for lights small screen TV sets laptop computers and other applications PROwattTM 800 Inverter PROwattTM 1500 Inverter and PROwattTM 2500 Inverter Compact 80...

Page 25: ...sinewave Input voltage 10 15 VDC for PROwatt 250 24V 20 30 VDC Efficiency 90 No load current draw 0 07 Amps Low battery alarm 10 7 Volts for PROwatt 250 24V 21 5 Volts Low battery shutdown 10 Volts fo...

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