PNI L500W Manuel Utilisateur page 2

WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this manual for future
reference.
1. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit
2. Do not disassemble the unit. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in
a risk of electric shock or fire.
3. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wirings before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the unit will not
reduce this risk.
4. For optimum operation of this inverter, please follow required spec to select appropriate cable size. It's very important to correctly
operate this inverter.
5. Be very cautious when working with metal tools on or around batteries. A potential risk exists to drop a tool to spark or short circuit
batteries or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
6. Please strictly follow installation procedure when you want to disconnect AC or DC terminals. Please refer to INSTALLATION section
of this manual for the details.
7. NEVER cause AC output and DC input short circuited. Do NOT connect to the mains when DC input short circuits.
8. Warning!! Only qualified service persons are able to service this device. If errors still persist after following troubleshooting table, please
send this inverter/charger back to local dealer or service center for maintenance.
9. Keep the device away from direct sunlight, water, moist, oil, grease and flammable substances
10. Keep the device away from children
11. Do not use the device to power fluorescent lamps
12. The inverter can be used to power small and medium size electronics, like a laptop, radio, mini TV, etc.
Technical specifications:
• Input voltage : 12V / 24V DC
• Output voltage: ~230V
• USB output: 5V / 500mA
• Current drain: <0.3A in standby / 13A with full load
• Output signal type: modified sine wave
• Output frequency: 50 Hz
• Output power: 500W continuous / 1000W peak
• Efficiency : 85~90%
• Battery low pre-alarm: Yes
• Battery low auto shutdown: Yes
• Overheating protection: 50± 5°C
• Overload protection: Yes
• Short circuit protection: Yes
• High input voltage protection: Yes
• Fuse: 2x30A
• Using themperature: -26 ~ +60 °C
• LED indicators: red for faults / green for power
• Size: 217x 111 x 60 mm / Weight: 780 g
Troubleshooting:
If the invertor doesn't work properly check the following possible causes:
• The device doesn't start
Check if the power is connected correctly
Check the power cable to be continuous
• Reduced output power:
The inverter is overloaded: reduce the number of connected electronics
The inverter is overheated: reduce the number of connected electronics or turn off the device and wait for it to cool down
• Inverter auto shutdown
Check the vehicle's battery, it might be discharged; turn on the ignition to recharge the battery then use the inverter again
Basic operation:
Follow the steps bellow to power an electronic device through the inverter:
1. Connect the inverter to the car battery or in the lighter plug of the vehicle
2. Turn on the inverter
3. Connect the electronic device to the 230V socket or USB port
4. Turn on the electronic device
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