4
5
12V DC VEHICLE ADAPTER
PLUG WITH DC DOUBLE-
BARREL CONNECTOR
BATTERY CLIPS WITH CABLES AND
SLIDE-IN CONNECTORS
HANGING HOOK
HOW THIS INVERTER WORKS
This inverter is an electronic device that converts low voltage DC (direct current) electricity from a battery to 120
volts AC (alternating current) household power. It converts power in two stages. The first stage is a DC-to-DC
conversion process that raises the low voltage DC at the inverter input to 145 volts DC. The second stage is a
MOSFET bridge stage that converts the high voltage DC into 120 volts, 60 Hz AC.
Power Inverter Output Waveform
The AC output waveform of this inverter is known as a modified sine wave. It is a stepped waveform that has
characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power. This type of waveform is suitable for most AC
loads, including linear and switching power supplies used in electronic equipment, transformers, and small
motors.
CAUTION – Rechargeable Devices
• Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be charged by plugging them directly into an AC receptacle.
These devices may damage the inverter or the charging circuit.
• When using a rechargeable device, monitor its temperature for the initial ten minutes of use to determine if it
produces excessive heat.
• If excessive heat is produced, this indicates the device should not be used with this inverter.
• This problem does not occur with most battery-operated equipment. Most of these devices use a separate
charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle.
• The inverter is capable of running most chargers and transformers.
CAUTION: incompatible products:
Certain products contain power supplies or circuits that are not compatible
with a inverter using a modified sine wave output (such as this inverter) and may be damaged by using this
inverter.
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.
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.
Your product could be damaged by this inverter if it contains:
• 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.)
Note:
Some laptop computers may not operate with this inverter.
WARNING: If the product does not operate normally, to reduce the risk of injury or property
damage, turn the product off immediately and unplug it from the inverter.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your new
Black & Decker 500 Watt Power Inverter
.
Read this Instruction
Manual and follow the instructions carefully before using your new inverter.
This power inverter is configured to supply continuous power in the form of two 120 volt AC outlets and a 5
volt USB charging port to run most household or electronic appliances.
Controls and Functions
PIVOTING THREE-
PRONG 120 VOLT
AC OUTLETS
VENTILATION SLOTS
500W LED
INDICATOR
USB CHARGING
PORT
100W LED
INDICATOR
TRANSLUCENT ON/OFF BUTTON AND
POWER/FAULT INDICATOR
MOUNTING BRACKETS
(TOTAL OF 4, 2 ON THE LEFT,
AND 2 ON THE RIGHT)
(RED) POSITIVE
CABLE POST
(UNDER CAP)
DC PORT (FOR USE WITH
THE 12V DC VEHICLE
ADAPTER
(BLACK) NEGATIVE
CABLE POST
(UNDER CAP)
HIGH-SPEED
COOLING FAN
(RED) POSITIVE POST
GROOVE
(BLACK) NEGATIVE
POST GROOVE
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