How to use a Power Inverter?

Installation of Power Inverter

The power source must provide between 10.5 and 15 Volts DC and must be able to supply sufficient current to operate the load. The power source may be a 12 V battery. As a rough guideline, divide the power consumption of the load (in watts) by 12 (the input voltage) to obtain the current (in amperes) the power source must deliver.

Connecting the Power Inverter to the Power Source:

1.   Ensure the power switch is in the OFF position.

2.   Connect and insert the cables to the power input terminals on the rear panel of the inverter, and then tighten the screw securely. CAUTION: Loose connections will result in excess voltage droops and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation.

3.   Connect the power cable from the black negative (-) terminal of the inverter to the negative (-) output of the power source and the red positive (+) terminal of the inverter to the positive of the power source. Double-check and ensure the polarity is correct before turning on the device. CAUTION: Reverse polarity connection will cause permanent damage to the inverter. WARNING: Do NOT make this connection in the presence of flammable fumes as a spark may occur when you make a connection to your power source this may result to fire or explosion.

4.   Set the power switch to the ON position. The LED below the power switch should illuminate and the inverter should supply power to the load. CAUTION: DO NOT use positive ground electrical systems.

CONNECTION TO LOAD

CAUTION: DO NOT connect to AC distributing wiring.

The inverter is designed for directly connected to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the fashion described above.

·         Do not connect the Inverter to household or RV AC distribution wiring.

·         Do not connect the inverter to any AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is connected to the ground or to the negative of the battery (DC) source.

OPERATING TIPS

Most electrical tools, appliances, and audio/video equipment have a label indicating power consumption in amps or watts. Add up the power consumption of those items you will be using simultaneously, keeping the total below the rating of the Inverter. If the power consumption is rated in amps, multiply by the AC volt (110V/220V/230V/240V) to determine the wattage. i.e. Power (W) = Amps (A) x Volts (V)

Inverter Battery Operating Time

With a typical battery, a minimum operating time of ½ to 2 hours can be expected between recharging, depending on the battery power capacity and the current draw of the load being driven. We recommend that the operator start the vehicle every hour to recharge the battery system. This will prevent any unexpected shutdowns of the equipment and will ensure that there is always sufficient battery capacity to start the vehicle engine.

The inverter may be used either while the engine is running or turned off.

However, the inverter may not operate while the engine is being started since the battery voltage can drop substantially during cranking.

CAUTION: LOW BATTERY ALARM

An alarm will sound when the voltage from the battery drops to 10.5 volts. This will indicate that the battery requires recharging. The user should stop operation at this time since the inverter AC will shut down automatically shortly afterward (when battery voltage drops to 10 Volts).

The alarm may sound momentary when the unit is being connected to or disconnected from, the power source. This is normal and does not indicate any problem.

This listing provided below is for reference purposes ONLY. Some devices exceed the wattage listed. Before using this device please read your owner’s manual for the actual wattage.