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6. Instruction of operation
Using the DC Cable Clips or Direct Connect Cables
By directly connecting the inverter to a 12V/24V DC battery with the DC Cable-Chips, you can operate products with
power requirements up to the rated continuous output power.
1. All inverters may be turned ON ("—") or OFF("O") using the main power switch,
2. The fan is thermally controlled and will only turn on as needed.
3. Now that you have confirmed the inverter is operating as expected, it is time to connect your equipment to the inverter .
4. You are now ready to enjoy the use of your new inverter and may turn it on .
5. The inverter must always be grounded. Use the connector (which in turn is connected to the ground of the 220Vac
socket) with the wing nut located on the back of the inverter for grounding. In case of fixed installation, connection to a
metal pole driven into the ground up to a depth of 1.2m is required (the battery pack, if not grounded, should also be
connected to this pole, usually using the negative terminal ). If the inverter is instead connected to the battery on board a
vehicle, simply connect the connector with the vehicle chassis. On boats, connect to existing ground (usually the hull
itself).
6. Using the Inverter
The power, or 'wattage', rating of AC products is average power they use. When many AC products are first switched on,
they initially consume more power than their power rating.
For loading such as motor rectifier, there is a surge current when starting. Please note the starting current can't exceed
the maximum rated current. (The starting current of motor may be 7-12 times the rated current.)
CAUTION! Modified sine wave inverter can't take above mentioned load.
It is normal that the output voltage drops when a heavy load is present. You must take action in case of below
conditions.
When the battery DC voltage is reduced below 10.5V (12V inverter) or 20V V (24V inverter).
Solution:
increase the battery capacity.
reduce the load on inverter.
When output AC voltage drops below acceptable levels (210V AC).
Solution:
increase the battery capacity.
reduce the load.
Although the inverter can supply momentary surge power, occasionally some products rated less than the rated
continuous output power may exceed its surge capabilities and trigger its safety overload shut down feature. If this
problem occurs when attempting to operate several AC products at the same time, try first switching on the inverter with
all AC products switched off. Then one by one switch each on, starting with the high surge product first.
Inverter Operation
1. When properly connected to a 12V/24V DC outlet or battery, turning the ON/OFF (I / O) switch ON ( I ), will illuminate
the green POWER light, and deliver AC power to the Outlets.
2. Plug the AC product(s) you wish to operate into the AC outlet(s) and switch them on, one at a time.
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