CAUTIONS:
This device supplies 110 VAC electrical power directly to the appliances
through three standard, North American U-ground receptacles. NEVER try
to use the inverters with any 12-VDC-power source that uses a positive
ground. Most modern vehicles, boats and aircraft use negative ground
systems.
Do not connect the ground wire from the inverter to the DC negative input.
• CHECK to ensure that the combined loads of the appliances being
powered by the the inverters do NOT continuously exceed 1000 watts
• NEVER place items on or over the inverter during operation
MAXX SST
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inverters generate heat during operation like any high power
device and they must be placed where cooling air can be drawn into the
unit by its internal fan and heated air can be expelled and dissipated.
For optimum operation, the inverter should be placed or mounted on a flat
surface; ideally, a normally cool metal surface to help diffuse the heat that
is generated. Two cables rated #4 AWG (as specified earlier) will be
required (not supplied) each should be no longer than 4-feet long to allow
for full power operation and to provide flexibility in positioning the inverter.
For safety reasons, keep small children away from the inverter at all times.
5.3 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
To wire the inverter to a 12 VDC power source, observe the following
cautions, and follow the installation sequence for Quick Operational
Checkout and Permanent Installation.
CAUTIONS
: Ensure that DC connection polarity is correct. Reversed
polarity will blow a fuse and may cause permanent damage to the
inverter. The manufacturer’s warranty does NOT cover damage due to
reversed polarity. Review Figure 2, if necessary, to identify the location
of the DC terminals,
5.4 QUICK OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT OR EMERGENCY USE
YOU WILL REQUIRE:
• One heavy-duty jumper cable set with wire rated at 4AWG
• One fully-charged automobile battery
• A common, slip joint pliers for loosening and tightening terminal nuts
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the plastic terminal cover and terminal nuts..
2. Identify the Positive and negative terminals on the 12 volt DC battery
and identify the positive and negative terminals on the inverter.
4.0 OPERATION
NOTE:
Ensure that the total continuous power consumption of all tools
and/or appliances connected to the inverter (and in use) does not exceed
1000 watts. Also ensure that the start-up wattage for inductive loads does
not exceed 2,000 watts for more than a few seconds.
CAUTION:
Appliances such as
microwave ovens
will
normally draw more current than they are rated and could
possibly overload the inverter when operating simultaneously
with other appliances. For example: A 600 watt microwave
oven draws approximately 940 watts.
4.1 POWER REQUIREMENTS:
Most electrical tools, appliances and audio/video equipment have labels
that show the unit’s power consumption in amps or in watts or both. To
avoid inverter shutdown and possible damage to the inverter, take care to
avoid exceeding the 1000-watt rating of this unit. If the power consump-
tion of the tool or device is rated in amps, multiply the amps by 110 VAC
to determine the wattage.
For instance, a power tool rated at 4-amps will draw 460 watts. The
inverter has built-in overload protection so that if you do exceed the 1000-
watt continuous duty limit, the inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the excessive load is removed, the inverter can be restarted and resume
normal operation. Note: To restart the inverter turn it OFF, and then turn it
back ON to restart. The ON/OFF switch is located on the front panel of
the inverter.
The inverter powers resistive loads the easiest; however, larger resistive
loads such as electric stoves or heaters could draw more wattage than the
inverter can deliver on a continuous basis.
The following chart shows the approximate amperage at 110 VAC and the
corresponding wattage at 110 VAC for various common tools and appliances.
APPLIANCE
AMPS@ WATTS@
110VAC 110VAC
LAPTOP COMPUTER
0.5
55
HOUSEHOLD POWER MIXER
2
240
240-WATT STEREO/AMPLIFIER
2.2
265
REFRIGERATOR
3
360
3/8" VARIABLE SPEED DRILL
3
360
VARIABLE SPEED JIG SAW
3
360
10-SPEED BLENDER
3.2
375
BELT SANDER
3.4
410
3/8" REVERSIBLE DRILL
3.5
420
HOUSEHOLD FOOD PROCESSOR
3.6
430
8
15