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Specifications
Model: PV700HF
Output Power (Maximum Continuous Watts)*:
700
Output Power (Peak Watts)**:
1400
Input Voltage (DC):
12V nominal (10-15V)
Output Voltage (AC)/Frequency:
120V / 60 Hz. nominal
Output Waveform:
PWM Sine Wave
Low Battery Voltage Alarm (Volts):
10.5V
Low Battery Voltage Shutdown (Volts):
10V
AC Outlets:
3 (NEMA 5-15R)
Circuit Protection (Minimum DC Fuse Rating):
125-amp fuse (external)
Minimum Battery Cable Size:
6 AWG (4 mm)
Maximum Battery Cable Size:
4 AWG (5 mm)
Ground Cable Size:
12-18 AWG (1-2 mm)
Housing Material:
Extruded Aluminum
* Maximum output power (continuous or peak) only available when vehicle battery is properly charged. Run vehicle engine often to maintain proper charge.
** Peak Output Power is instantaneous.
Typical Runtimes Before Battery Recharge
Although you can operate your Inverter with your vehicle engine off, best results are usually attained with the engine running. Since the
Inverter converts electrical energy (and doesn’t produce it), the Inverter’s performance is relative to the condition of your vehicle’s electrical
system (battery, alternator and wiring). If other loads (air conditioner, heater, lights, etc.) are also using power, you may get less runtime.
With Typical
With Typical
With Typical
Compact Vehicle
Mid-Size Vehicle
Full-Size Vehicle
(4 cylinder) Battery,
(6 cylinder) Battery,
(8 cylinder) Battery,
Model: PV700HF
Alternator & Wiring
Alternator & Wiring
Alternator & Wiring
1/2 Load (engine ON)
continuous
continuous
continuous
Full Load* (engine ON)
1-2 hours
2-4 hours
continuous
1/2 Load (engine OFF)
not recommended
1 hours
2 hours
Full Load* (engine OFF)
not recommended
not recommended
1 hour
NOTE: You can maximize output power by following one or more of these steps: (1) connect multiple batteries to the Inverter; (2) keep batteries fully charged by running the
vehicle's engine often; (3) install the Inverter as close to the batteries as possible; (4) connect the heaviest gauge cable possible to the Inverter's DC terminals; (5) use the
Inverter in a vehicle with a heavy-duty alternator; (6) run the vehicle's engine at higher RPMs.
Battery Wiring Recommendations
For maximum efficiency, keep battery wires as short as possible. For very short runs, 6 AWG (4 mm) wiring may be adequate; for longer
runs 4 AWG (5 mm) wiring is recommended. Acceptable output power is directly dependent on wire length: the shorter the wiring, the
better the performance.
