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3.5 PLACEMENT OF THE INVERTER
For best operating results, the inverter should be placed on a flat sur-
face, such as the ground, car floor or seat, or other solid surface. A
power cord measuring 3 feet (1.0 meter) has been provided for easy
positioning of the inverter. The inverter should only be used in locations
that meet the following criteria:
DRY - Do not allow water and/or other liquids to come into contact with
the Power-On-Board™ 400 inverter.
COOL - Ambient air temperature should be between 30
°
F (-1
°
C)
non-condensing, and 105
°
F (40
°
C). Do not place the inverter on or
near a heating vent or any piece of equipment which is generating heat
above room temperature. Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight, if
at all possible.
VENTILATED - Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure
free air circulation around the unit. Do not place items on or over the
inverter during operation. A fan is helpful if the inverter is operating at
maximum power outputs for extended periods of time. The unit will shut
down if the internal temperature exceeds 90
°
C. The unit will restart after
it cools.
SAFE - Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any
locations that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases.
4.
OPERATING TIPS
4.1 RATED VERSUS ACTUAL CURRENT DRAW OF EQUIPMENT
Most electrical tools, appliances and audio/video equipment have
labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts. Be sure
that the power consumption of the item you wish to operate is rated at
400 watts or less. (If the power consumption is rated in amps AC, simply
multiply by the AC volts (110) to determine the wattage). The inverter
has overload protection, so it is safe to try to operate equipment rated at
400 watts or less. The inverter will shut down if it is overloaded, and will
restart once the overload is removed.
Resistive loads are the easiest for the Power-On-Board™ 400 to run.
However, larger resistive loads, such as electric stoves or heaters,
usually require more wattage than the Power-On-Board(tm) 400 can
deliver on a continuous basis. Inductive loads, such as TV's and stereos,
require more current to operate than do resistive loads of the same
