REV
03
‐
13
Getting
Started
When
you
turn
on
an
appliance
or
a
tool
that
operates
using
a
motor
or
tubes,
it
requires
an
initial
surge
of
power
to
start
up.
This
surge
of
power
is
referred
to
as
the
"starting
load"
or
"peak
load".
Once
started,
the
tool
or
appliance
requires
less
power
to
continue
to
operate.
This
is
referred
to
as
"continuous
load"
in
terms
of
power
requirements.
You
will
need
to
determine
how
much
power
your
tool
or
appliance
requires
to
start
up
(starting
load)
and
it's
continued
running
power
requirements
(continuous
load).
Power
consumption
is
rated
either
in
wattage
(watts)
or
in
amperes
(amps)
and
this
information
is
usually
stamped
or
printed
on
most
appliances
and
equipment.
If
this
information
is
not
indicated
on
the
appliance
or
equipment,
check
the
owner's
manual
or
contact
the
manufacturer
to
determine
if
the
device
you
are
using
is
compatible
with
a
modified
sine
wave
source.
Multiply:
AMPS
X
110
(AC
voltage)
=
WATTS
This
formula
yields
a
close
approximation
of
the
continuous
load
of
your
Appliance
Multiply:
WATTS
X
2
=
Starting
Load
This
formula
yields
a
close
approximation
of
the
starting
load
of
your
appliance.
Most
often
the
start
up
load
of
the
appliance
or
power
tool
determines
whether
your
inverter
has
the
capability
to
power
it.
To
determine
whether
the
inverter
will
operate
a
particular
piece
of
equipment
or
appliance,
run
a
test.
The
inverters
are
designed
to
automatically
shut
down
in
the
event
of
a
power
overload.
This
protection
feature
prevents
damage
to
the
unit
while
testing
appliances
and
equipment
with
ratings
in
the
200
watt
range.
If
an
appliance
in
the
200
watt
range
will
not
operate
properly
when
first
connected
to
the
inverter,
turn
the
inverter
rocker
switch
ON
(I),
OFF(O),
and
ON
(I)
again
in
quick
succession.
If
this
procedure
is
not
successful,
it
is
likely
that
the
inverter
does
not
have
the
required
capacity
to
operate
the
appliance
in
question.
Important
•
The
inverter
is
designed
to
operate
from
a
12
‐
volt
power
source
only.
Do
not
attempt
to
connect
the
inverter
to
any
other
power
source,
including
any
AC
power
source.
•
Do
not
attempt
to
extend
or
otherwise
modify
the
12
‐
volt
power
cord
attached
to
your
inverter.
•
110
volts
of
current
can
be
lethal.
Improper
use
of
your
inverter
may
result
in
property
damage,
personal
injury
or
loss
of
life.