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This inverter‘s peak power output is 300 W / 0.3 seconds and is thus not suited for a peak
output of 500 W.
Further examples:
• Light bulbs: up to 8 times higher switch-on power for approx. 1 sec.
• Refrigerators: up to 10 times higher switch-on power for approx. 3 sec.
• TV: up to 10 times higher switch-on power for approx. 1 sec.
OPERATION
Make sure that all values for the electrical connection are met (see “Technical
data”). Otherwise damage may occur to the product and connected devices.
Please note that in some vehicles, the ignition must be turned on in order to
supply the product with power.
Follow the operating steps in the correct order.
1. Connect the power plug of a turned off electrical device to the power socket on the top of
the product.
2. Connect a turned off USB device to the USB output on the side of the product.
3. Connect the product‘s car plug to the on-board voltage socket.
The USB output is activated as soon as the product is connected to your vehicle‘s on-
board voltage socket. The on/off switch beneath the USB port only activates/deactivates
the socket on the top of the product.
4. Push the on/off switch beneath the USB output. The socket on the top of the product is now
operational.
5. Turn on all connected devices.
6. Turn off all devices before disconnecting them from the product. Then push the on/off
switch to turn off the product.
The product remains on if an active device with a power consumption of >3 W is still
connected. Otherwise the product will turn off within a minute after the on/off switch is
pushed.
7. Unplug the car plug when the product is not in use.
You can operate the product whether your car’s engine is running or not. However, do
not start the engine while the product is turned on as doing so will briefly cut power to
the on-board voltage socket.
Operating the inverter with your engine turned off will drain your car battery. It is
therefore recommended to run your engine in order to charge your car battery.
OPERATING STATUS DISPLAY
Should the LEDs go out or flash, unplug the product from your vehicle’s on-
board voltage socket and follow the steps listed in the following table.
LED signal
Meaning
Troubleshooting
LED ring lights up
Product is ready for use.
---
LED ring flashes
Overload protection is
active due to a connected
device with excessive power
consumption.
Make sure that the max.
power consumption does
not exceed the product's
power output.
Fuse was tripped.
Replace the fuse.
LED ring goes out
Undervoltage protection is
active due to a low input
voltage.
Recharge your car battery
and/or make sure that the
product is supplied with the
correct power.
Overvoltage protection is
active due to an excessive
input voltage.
Make sure that the product
is supplied with the correct
voltage.
Overheating protection is
active due to excessive
temperature.
Make sure that the product
is sufficiently ventilated
during use.
LED lights up
USB output is ready for use. ---
REPLACING THE FUSE
Follow these steps to replace the fuse should it be tripped.
1. Unplug the car plug from the on-board voltage socket and disconnect all devices from the
product.
2. Remove the protective cap on the tip of the car plug.
3. Remove the contact pin.
4. Remove the defective fuse.
5. Insert a new identical fuse.
6. Reverse the steps to reassemble the car plug correctly.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
• The product is maintenance-free except for occasional cleaning and fuse replacement.
• Before cleaning, unplug the product from the on-board voltage socket and disconnect all
connected devices from the product.
• Clean the product with a dry, fiber-free cloth.
• Do not submerge the product in water to clean it.
DISPOSAL
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the
household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant
statutory regulations.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
TECHNICAL DATA
Input voltage/current ..................... 12 – 13.8 V/DC, 17 A
Output voltage/current .................. 230 V/AC, 50 Hz, 652 mA (socket)
5 V/DC, 2.4 A (USB)
Output power ................................ 150 W (continuous), 300 W / 0.3 seconds (peak)
Fuse .............................................. 20 A, 250 V (slow-blow)
Signal output form ........................ Rectangle
Operating altitude ......................... 0 to 3,000 m above sea level
Operating conditions ..................... -10 to +45 ºC, 10 – 60 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage conditions ........................ -25 to +45 ºC, 10 – 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (Ø x H) ...................... 70 x 163 mm
Weight .......................................... 450 g
