POWERSTATION PRO
WEST MARINE
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Most electrical tools, appliances, electronic devices and audio/visual
equipment have labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or
watts. Be sure that the power consumption of the item to be operated is
below 500 watts. If the power consumption is rated in amps AC, simply
multiply by the AC Volts (120) to determine the wattage.
Resistive loads are the easiest for this unit to run; however, it will not run
larger resistive loads (such as electric stoves, coffee makers and heaters),
which require far more wattage than the unit can deliver on a continuous
basis. Inductive loads (such as TVs and stereos) require more current to
operate than do resistive loads of the same wattage rating.
cautIoN:
Rechargeable Devices
• Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be charged by plugging
them directly into an AC receptacle. These devices may damage the
inverter or the charging circuit.
• When using a rechargeable device, monitor its temperature for the initial
ten minutes of use to determine if it produces excessive heat.
• If excessive heat is produced, this indicates the device should not be
used with this inverter.
• This problem does not occur with most of the battery-operated equipment.
Most of these devices use a separate charger or transformer that is
plugged into an AC receptacle.
• The inverter is capable of running most chargers and transformers.
The AC output waveform of this inverter is known as a modified sine wave.
It is a stepped waveform that has characteristics similar to the sine wave
shape of utility power. This type of waveform is suitable for most AC loads,
including linear and switching power supplies used in electronic equip-
ment, transformers, and small motors.
The two 120 Volt AC outlets each are located under a protective cover on
the left hand side of the front panel (refer to the “Features” section to locate).
The two outlets support a combined maximum power draw of 500 watts.
Note:
Some laptop computers may not operate with this inverter.
1) Press the inverter power switch to turn the inverter on (I). The inverter
power indicator will light red to indicate the two 120 Volt AC outlets are
ready to use.
2) Lift up the cover of the 120 Volt AC outlet.
3) Insert the 120 Volt AC plug from the appliance into the 120 Volt AC outlet.
120 Volt AC
portable power
supply
rated Versus
actual current Draw
of equipment
power converter
output waveform
using the Dual
120 Volt ac outlets
