Prudent Way 400 Watt DC-AC Power Inverter User’s Manual
Model: PWI-IV400
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Thank you for choosing Prudent Way 400 Watt DC-AC Power Inverter. Please take time
to read the following manual before installing the Power Inverter. Please note that failure
to follow the proper procedures may result in personal injury or damage to the Power
Inverter.
We sincerely wish you find this quality Power Inverter provides you with many years of
good service.
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Safety and Warning
Please read the following information carefully before using the Power Inverter.
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Warning – Shock Hazard
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DO NOT insert foreign objects into the Power Inverter AC receptacles.
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DO NOT expose the Power Inverter to water, rain, snow or spray. Keep
the Power Inverter dry at all times. Do not use wet hands to touch this
Power Inverter.
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DO NOT let the Power Inverter, its cord or other electronic devices get
wet. If you are operating the Power Inverter in a moving vehicle, please
secure the Power Inverter to prevent it from shifting around. Please note
that any water damage will not be covered under warranty.
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Warning – Heated Surface
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DO keep all body parts and/or materials at least 1.5 inch away from the
Power Inverter while in operation. The Power Inverter may become
uncomfortably hot during operating. If the Power Inverter overheats, it
will automatically shutdown.
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DO make sure the ventilation openings on the Power Inverter are not
obstructed. Ensure the Power Inverter is never covered and always allow
for proper ventilation.
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DO avoid placing the Power Inverter near the vehicle’s heat vent or in
direct sunlight. Proper cooling is essential when operating the Power
Inverter.
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Warning – Overload Situation
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DO know the wattage requirements of your electronic devices. Connect
this Power Inverter to cigarette socket for loads under 150 watts. For
loads between 150 watts and 400 watts, connect this Power Inverter
directly to a battery. Do not use this Power Inverter to charge any device
with a higher wattage requirement than 400 watts. Doing so will cause the
Power Inverter shut down automatically and the red light will come on.
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Warning – Low Battery shutdown
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If the Power Inverter makes a beeping sound, turn off your device, unplug
the Inverter, and restart the engine in your vehicle. The beeping sound is
the low-battery warning which indicates that the voltage of your vehicle
battery is getting low.
