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Elite
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180W Pure Sine Inverter by Wagan Tech
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User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment
Rear Panel
• Positive Terminal — Positive (+) DC Input (Red)
• Negative Terminal — Negative (−) DC Input (Black)
• Cooling Fan — High-speed and load controlled
Load Considerations
The startup load of an appliance is a major factor of whether this inverter can
power it.
Startup load is momentary. With many appliances, it is approximately twice
the continuous load, but some appliance startup loads can be as high as eight
times the continuous load.
To determine if an appliance or tool will operate with this inverter, run a test.
This inverter will automatically shut down in the event of an output overload, so
there is no danger of damaging either the inverter or the equipment. When lit,
a red LED indicator signals a fault.
Maximum Power from Switched Accessory Sockets
Most vehicular accessory sockets that are controlled through a vehicle’s ignition
switch are fused at 15 Amps. This limits inverter output to approximately 140
watts. A user has some options to power appliances to 180 watts.
1. Install a separate fused DC accessory socket wired to the vehicle’s
battery. Fuse this circuit at 20 Amps.
2. Change Inverter power cords and wire a fused cable to the vehicle’s
battery. Fuse this circuit at 20 Amps.
There is no danger in leaving the inverter directly wired to the battery if the
inverter is turned OFF after use. Further, all inverters will shut off when the
battery discharges to 9.5 volts. This battery voltage is still enough to allow the
vehicle to start.
Cooling Fan
Positive (+) Red Terminal
Negative (−) Black Terminal
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