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Warning!
Rechargeable devices:
Some
rechargeable devices do not operate well from a
modified sine wave inverter. They only operate
correctly from a standard household outlet
which provides a pure sine wave. Therefore, the
manufacturer recommends that you operate these
types of devices from a standard household outlet
only, not from the 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 mains socket. The inverter is easily capable of
running most chargers and transformers.
Caution! Incompatible products:
Certain products
contain power supplies or circuits that are not
compatible with an inverter using a modified sine wave
output (such as this inverter) and may be damaged by
using this inverter.
Some products must be powered from a pure sine
wave power source, such as standard household
power, or a “pure sine wave” inverter in order to
function properly. If your product requires pure
sine wave ac input power to function properly, the
instruction manual for your product could state
this. If in doubt, you should contact your product
manufacturer PRIOR TO USE.
Your product could be damaged by this inverter if it
contains:
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Microwave ovens
•
Transformerless battery chargers
•
Capacitive coupled power supplies
If an incompatible product is used with this inverter:
•
The product might not operate at all, with no
indication of failure. The product fuse might open as
a result of trying to use it with the inverter.
•
The product might exhibit unusual operation (such
as, intermittent operation, buzzing, and the like.)
Warning!
This appliance will not operate high wattage
appliances or equipment that produce heat, such as
coffee makers, hair dryers, microwave ovens, and
toasters.
Note:
Some laptop computers may not operate with
this inverter.
Rated versus actual power
requirements 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 800 watts or less.
The power inverter is fitted with overload protection
and will shutdown if a load in excess of 800W is
applied. Resistive loads (i.e incandescent lights) are
the easiest for the power inverter to run.
Specific safety instructions for the
USB power port
•
Do not insert foreign objects into the USB power
port.
•
Do not attach USB hubs or more than one personal
electronic device to the USB power port.
•
Some USB-powered household electronics may not
operate with this USB power port. Check the manual
of the corresponding electronic device to confirm
that it can be used with this type of USB power port.
FEATURES
1. Battery clamps with cables and ring terminals
2. Ventilation slots
3. Black (negative) plastic protective cap
4. Connection screws (PM6x10)
5. Red (positive) plastic protective cap
6. Mounting brackets (total of 4, 2 in front, 2 in
back)
7. Cooling fans
8. LCD Display
9. On/Off button
10. USB power port
11. Mains socket
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Power source requirements
The power source must provide 12V dc and must be
able to supply the necessary current to operate the
load.
Warning!
The power inverter must be connected only
to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts.
The appliance will not operate from a 6 volt battery
and will sustain permanent damage if connected to a
24 volt battery.
Connecting to a power source
Tools Required:
a Philips head screwdriver (NOT
supplied).
Use the provided battery clips to connect the inverter
directly to the 12 volt power source as follows:
1. Check to make sure the inverter’s On/Off switch
has been turned off and that no flammable fumes
are present in the installation area.
2. Open the red (positive) plastic protective cap
(downward). Using a Philips head screwdriver,
unscrew the PM6x10 connection screw
(counterclockwise) and remove it.
3. Attach the positive ring terminal at the end of the
red battery clip cable to the positive connection
post. Replace the connection screw and screw it
clockwise to secure. Do not over-tighten.
4. Open the black (negative) plastic protective cap
(downward). Using a Philips head screwdriver,
unscrew the PM6x10 connection screw
(counterclockwise) and remove it.
5. Attach the negative ring terminal at the end of the
black battery clip cable to the negative connection
post. Replace the connection screw and screw it
clockwise to secure. Do not over-tighten.
6. Make sure that all connections between cables
and terminals are secure.
Warning!
Connect the ring terminals to the terminals
of the power inverter before connecting the battery
clips to the battery.
Warning!
Loose connectors may cause overheated
wires and melted insulation.
Warning!
Check to make sure you have not reversed
the polarity. Damage due to reversed polarity is not
covered by our warranty.
Power and fault indicators on the LCD
display
This indicates that
the unit is connected
properly and
functioning normally.
This indicates an input
voltage too low fault
condition. Refer to the
following section for
an explanation.
This indicates an
input voltage too
high fault condition.
Refer to the Protective
Features section for an
explanation.
This indicates a
thermal fault condition.
Refer to the Protective
Features section for an
explanation.
This indicates a
USB fault condition,
and displays when
the USB load exceeds
capacity.
This indicates an
overload or short
circuit fault condition.
Refer to the Protective
Features section for an
explanation.
Operation of the mains socket and
USB power port
Refer to “Power and Fault Indicators on the LCD
Display” for an explanation of the operating and
fault icons. If a fault icon appears, refer to the
“Troubleshooting” section.
The USB port is ready to use whenever the converter
is properly connected to a power source. To use the
mains socket, however, the inverter must be properly
connected to a power source and the on/off button
must be turned on.
Caution! To reduce the risk of property damage:
Always connect the converter to the 12 volt dc power
source before plugging any devices into the unit.
The standard mains socket and USB power port allow
simultaneous operation of multiple devices. Simply
plug the ac appliance into the inverter’s mains socket
and/or plug the USB-powered device into the inverter’s
USB power port and operate normally.
Notes:
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Ensure that the wattage of all equipment
simultaneously plugged into the inverter does not
exceed 800 watts continuous.
•
The inverter will not operate appliances and
equipment that generate heat, such as hair dryers,
electric blankets, microwave ovens and toasters.
•
This inverter’s USB Power Port does not support
data communication. It only provides 5 volts/500mA
dc power to an external USB-powered device.
•
Remember to turn the unit off and disconnect from
any power source when it is not in use.
Connection to load
The power inverter is equipped with a standard mains
socket. Plug the cord from the equipment you wish
to operate into the mains socket and/or USB power
port. Make sure that the load requirement of your
equipment does not exceed 800 watts.
The appliance is engineered to be connected directly
to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the
manner described above. Do not connect the inverter
to household ac wiring. Do not connect the 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.
Warning!
Do not connect to ac wiring.
PROTECTIVE FEATURES OF THE
POWER INVERTER
Your appliance monitors the following potentially
hazardous conditions:
Low battery voltage.
This condition is not harmful
to the appliance but could damage the power source.
The appliance automatically shuts down when input
voltage drops to 10,5 ± 0,5 volts. When the condition
is corrected, turn the appliance off and then on.
Over voltage.
The power inverter will automatically
shutdown when the input voltage exceeds 15,5 ± 0,5
volts dc.
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