RPPD1000 PowerDrive 1000 Wa
tt
Power Inverter
Here are some addi
ti
onal
ti
ps, to help you get the best performance
from your PowerDrive 1000 wa
tt
inverter.
1. Save your receipt, you will need this if you ever need warranty service.
2. If you need to extend the length of the stock cables (36” 4 gauge are included), you must use a larger gauge
wire. (2 gauge is recommended up to 6 feet. Over 6 feet Ø gauge.)
3. Do not use extension cords or mul
ti
-taps on the inverter. One device per outlet.
4. Supply plenty of fresh air. A hot inverter will not be able to supply full power and will shut down if it be-
comes too hot. It is best to mount it in a loca
ti
on that is cool, like the passenger cab, away from an outside
wall, and not in a cargo box.
5. Mount/store in a dust free environment. A build up of dirt will keep the inverter from being able to cool
properly.
6. The power consump
ti
on formula for wa
tt
s and amps is:
(volts X amps = wa
tt
s) or (wa
tt
s ÷ volts = amps)
If you want to add fuses to your inverter: 1000 wa
tt
s ÷ 12 volts = 84 amps. We recommend a
“T” fuse.
If you can use your refrigerator with the inverter, look on the refridgerator for the amperage rat-
ing on the compressor motor, for example 7.5 amps: (120 volts X 7.5 amps = 900 wa
tt
s) NOTE:
Appliances with compressors may need three to four
ti
mes the running power for start-up.
Microwaves are sold adver
ti
sing their cooking power, not the amount of power they consume.
A 900 wa
tt
microwave may use more, or less than 900 wa
tt
s. Consult your owner’s manual, or
the back of the microwave oven for power consump
ti
on. (wa
tt
s or amps)
7. Keep in mind that for the inverter to run at full power for an extended period of
ti
me, the inverter must be
supplied with full power. With a 1000 wa
tt
inverter that means 84 amps, most alternators are not that
powerful.
Think of the ba
tt
ery as a bath tub, water (power) is going down the drain to the inverter, at the same
ti
me
water (power) is
fi
lling the tub (ba
tt
ery) from the spigot, (alternator) if the power
fl
ow going out is greater
than the power
fl
ow coming in, eventually the tub (ba
tt
ery) will be empty, and the inverter will cease to work
properly.
Technical/Additional
Information
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