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PSI300, PSI600, PSI800, PSI1000 Issue:1 - 06/12/12
3. SETUP & OPERATION
3.1 Power Source Requirements.
3.1.1 . The inverter must be connected to a 12V DC negative earth system.
DO NOT use with a positive earth system.
3.1.2 . The power source must be capable of providing between 10.5V and 15.0V and able to supply the necessary current
to operate the load.
3.2. Connecting Battery Leads to Inverter.
Check the battery is 12VDC. DO NOT use with a 6V or 24V battery.
Ensure that inverter is switched
OFF
and no flammable fumes are present
before connecting to battery.
3.3. PSI300
3.3.1. Select either vehicle accessory plug lead or battery terminal lead.
3.3.2. To attach the battery leads remove the terminal caps from the rear of the inverter (Fig.2).
Place the black lead eyelet connector over the black (-) terminal post on the inverter, replace and tighten the
terminal cap.
3.3.3 . Place the red lead eyelet connector over the red (+) terminal post on the inverter, replace and tighten the terminal
cap.
3.3.4 .
If using vehicle accessory plug lead
, plug into vehicle accessory socket. (Some vehicle accessory sockets are not
permanently live; if the inverter does not operate immediately, try turning the ignition key to the first position).
3.3.5 .
If using battery terminal lead
,
ensure battery terminals are clean; if necessary clean away any corrosion.
Connect red (+) clip then black (-) clip to red (+) and black (-) terminals of battery.
3.4. PSI600
3.4.1. Attach leads to inverter as in 3.3.2. and 3.3.3. above.
3.4.2. Connect as in 3.3.5. above.
3.5. PSI800, PSI1000
3.5.1. Attach leads to inverter as in 3.3.2. and 3.3.3. above.
3.5.2. Undo the securing bolt for the red (+) battery terminal and secure the red battery lead to the red (+) terminal post on the
battery.
3.5.3. Undo the securing bolt for the black (-) battery terminal and secure the black battery lead to the black (-) terminal post on
the battery.
3.5.4. Check all connections are secure.
3.6. Connection to Load.
Most electrical appliances, tools etc, have a rating plate indicating the power consumption in Amps or Watts. Use
these ratings to ensure you remain under the inverters continuous capacity. If the rating is shown in amps,
multiply the value by the voltage (230V) to determine the wattage.
3.6.1. Ensure that the inverter is switched OFF. Plug the equipment you wish to use into the inverter’s 3 pin socket or into the
USB port as required.
3.6.2. Make sure the load does not exceed the wattage rating of the inverter.
3.6.3. Switch the inverter on, check that everything is working and the green LED is lit (fig 3).
WARNING! DO NOT
connect the inverter to any AC distribution wiring or any AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor
is connected to ground (earth) or to the negative of the DC (battery) source.
3.7. Placement of Inverter.
3.7.1. For best and safest operation the inverter should be placed on a flat and stable surface.
3.7.2 . Use only in a dry location, do not allow inverter to get wet.
3.7.3 . Use in cool ambient temperature of between 0°C and 40°C. Do not place on or near a heating vent.
3.7.4 . Allow sufficient space around the inverter for cooling. If the inverter overheats it will shut down and will not restart until it
has cooled down.
3.7.5 .
DO NOT
use near flammable materials or anywhere that flammable gasses could accumulate.
3.7.6 . The inverter may become uncomfortably hot during extended periods of full power use.
WARNING!
DO NOT
place on or near materials that may be affected by heat.
© Jack Sealey Ltd
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