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CAUTION:
DO NOT CONNECT TO AC DISTRIBUTION WIRING:
The
Power Force 50™
is engineered to be connected directly to standard
electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described above. Do not
connect the Power Inverter to household or RV AC distribution wiring. Do not
connect the Power Inverter to any AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is
connected to ground (earth) or to the negative of the DC (battery) source.
CAUTION:
RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES
Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be recharged by plugging them
directly into an AC receptacle. These devices may damage the
Power Force 50™
.
When first using a rechargeable device, monitor its temperature for the initial ten
minutes of use to determine whether it emits excessive heat. If excessive heat is
detected, it is a good indication that the device should not be used with this
inverter. This problem does not occur with the majority of battery-operated
equipment. Most of these devices use a separate charger or transformer that is
plugged into an AC receptacle. The
Power Force 50™
is capable of running most
chargers and transformers.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
If the
Power Force 50™
is overloaded, replace the main fuse as follows:
1. Open the top flap of the
Pocket Generator™
, carrying case. The main fuse
holder’s screw-on/off cap will immediately be visible.
2. Unscrew the fuse holder cap and remove the fuse.
3. Replace with a new 10-amp fuse, if needed.
4. Screw fuse holder cap back on.
5. Close case securely.
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110-volt AC Operation
CAUTION:
Rechargeable Devices
Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be recharged by plugging them
directly into an AC receptacle. These devices may damage the inverter unit of the
Pocket Generator™
. When first using a rechargeable device, monitor its temperature
for the initial ten minutes of use to determine whether it emits excessive heat. If
excessive heat is detected, it is a good indication that the device should not be
used with this unit. This problem does not occur with the majority of battery-operated
equipment. Most of these devices use a separate charger or transformer that is
plugged into an AC receptacle. The
Pocket Generator™
is capable of running
most chargers and transformers.
1. Make sure that the ON/OFF switch on the inverter is in the OFF position.
2. Insert the 110 volt AC plug on the device to be operated into the AC outlet on
the power inverter.
3. Turn the power inverter’s ON/OFF switch to ON.
4. Switch on the device, and operate as usual. Run-time depends upon the amperage
draw of the device (see charts).
5. Green power/ON light next to switch will be lit.
12 volt DC Operation
WARNINGS
• When using the
Pocket Generator™ Rechargeable Power Supply
to run
12 volt devices, always check the polarity of the device to verify that it is negative
ground. The
Pocket Generator’s™
DC receptacle has an output limit of
10 amps; do not use it to power devices that require more than 10 amps.
NOTE:
The unit has an in-line 10 amp fuse that is designed to fail in the event
the unit is used with any device requiring more than 10 amps.
• Always turn the power inverter switch to OFF position while running any 12 volt
device, boosting vehicle battery system, using as Memory Saver, or recharging
the
Pocket Generator™
from either 110 volt AC or 12 volt DC power source.
Failure to do so will void manufacturer’s warranty.
1. Simply insert the device’s 12 volt plug into the DC receptacle on the side of the
Pocket Generator™
.
2. Switch on the device, and operate as usual. Run-time depends upon the amperage
draw of the device.
3. When necessary, recharge the
Pocket Generator™
, as directed in this manual.
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