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User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment
Determining Maximum Appliance Wattage
Do not exceed the 180 watt maximum AC load or the inverter will shut down.
Most other electrical tools, appliances, and audio/video equipment have
labels that list the unit’s power requirements in watts. If the tool or device is
rated in amps, multiply the amps by 120 (120V AC) to determine the watts. For
example, an appliance rated at 0.5 amps will draw 60 watts.
WATTS = VOLTS × AMPS
Remember to consider the startup surge that motorized appliances will cause.
Do not exceed the 360 watt momentary surge rating of this inverter. This can
cause immediate overload shut down and or blow a fuse. A fuse protects the
Accessory or Lighter Socket.
Connecting the Inverter
1. Connect the red and black prongs of the supplied DC Adapter Cord into
the inverter.
2. Be sure to insert them into the correct polarity terminals on the rear of
the inverter. Reverse polarity connection will blow the fuse in the inverter
and can permanently damage to the inverter. Damage caused by reverse
polarity will void the warranty.
3. Connect the Plug end of the DC Adapter Cable into your vehicle’s 12V
DC accessory outlet. You may need to place the ignition switch to
Accessory Position if the vehicle engine is not operating.
4. Plug the AC appliance cord into the inverter’s AC receptacle, and/or
your USB appliance into the USB Power Port.
5. Place the ON/OFF power switch in the ON position. The green LED
should turn on, indicating the inverter is powered and operating
normally.
6. While the Inverter is not in use, place the inverter’s ON/OFF Power
Switch to the OFF position, and optionally unplug the DC Adapter cable
from the vehicle’s DC outlet.
Operating Issues:
TELEVISION AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT SUGGESTIONS
Although all inverters are shielded and filtered to minimize signal interference,
some interference with your television picture may be unavoidable, especially
with weak signals. However, here are some suggestions that may improve
reception.
• Make sure that the television antenna produces a clear signal under
normal operating conditions (i.e. at home plugged into a standard
110/120V AC wall outlet). Also ensure that the antenna cable is properly
shielded and of good quality.
• Sometimes vehicle alternators produce some electrical noise. There are
filters available to mount on the alternator to reduce noise.
• Change the positions of the inverter, antenna cables and television
power cord.
• Isolate the television, its power cord and antenna cables from the 12
volt power source by running an extension cord from the inverter to the
television set.