Automatic safety features
The power inverter includes the following automatic safety
features to ensure safe and trouble-free operation:
• Vehicle battery low-voltage automatic alarm and shutdown: activated when the battery
voltage drops to 10–11 V, to protect the battery from being damaged.
• Vehicle battery high-voltage automatic shutdown: activated when the battery voltage rises
to a dangerously high level due to a defective battery.
• Overload protection with automatic shutdown: activated when a device rated more than
100 W is plugged into the power inverter.
• Overheat protection with automatic shutdown: activated in case the power inverter
overheats due to improper ventilation or a high ambient temperature.
• Output short-circuit protection: activated in case of a short-circuit in the connected device.
• Built-in fan: activated when a significant amount of power increases the internal
temperature and it exceeds its ambient operating temperature.
• Replaceable 8 A fuse: used for continued protection against a risk of fire or electric shock
and should be replaced manually, if necessary.
The
RED INDICATOR
(G) indicates a shutdown of the power inverter due to low-voltage,
high-voltage, overloading or overheating.
An
AUDIBLE ALARM
warns you if a low-voltage or a high-voltage shutdown is about to occur
( See troubleshooting).
WARNING!
Before cleaning, make sure the power inverter is switched off and disconnected from
the power source.
• The exterior of the device should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth or sponge and
a mild soap solution.
• Be sure vents and fans are free of dust or debris.
• Never immerse the device in water or any other liquid.
• For cleaning, never use corrosive detergents, wire brushes, abrasive scourers, or metal or
sharp objects.
• Store the device in a cool, dry, location that is protected from moisture and out of the reach
of children.
Maintaining battery condition
• Vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief periods of very high current needed for
engine starting. They are not intended for constant deep discharge.
• Regularly operating the power inverter from a vehicle's battery until the low-voltage
alarm sounds will shorten the battery's life.
• The battery operating time depends on:
• the charge level of the battery,
• the battery capacity,
• the amount of power drawn by the devices that are connected to the power inverter.
With an average load of about 240 W connected to the power inverter, consider that the
engine should be started at least once an hour for 10–15 minutes to keep the battery from
discharging.
• If you need to start the engine to recharge the battery, first disconnect the power inverter
from the battery or the vehicle's 12 V outlet.
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