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Operation Manual
Connect the black clip to the negative (-) terminal of the vehicle.
• Connect the red cable to the post marked positive (+) on the back panel of the inverter.
Connect the red battery clip to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle.
• Check that all the connections between battery clips and terminals are secure
CAUTION: Loose connections may cause overheated wires and melted insulation. Make sure you have not reversed the polarity.
CONNECTION TO LOAD
The inverter is equipped with a new and universal AC household type socket. Plug the cord from the appliance you wish to use into
the socket. The GREEN LED indicator light shows the inverter is functioning normally.
Make sure that the combined load requirement of your equipment does not exceed the rated watts.
The inverter is enginereed to be connected directly to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described
above. Do not connect the power inverter to household or recreational vehicle AC distribuition wiring. Do not connect the inverter to
any AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is connected to earth or the negative of the DC (battery) source. WARNING: Never
connect to AC distribuition wiring.
CAUTION: RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES
Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be recharged by plugging them directly into a household socket.
This type of device must never be used in the inverter. The device will damage the inverter.
Do not use the inverter to recharge items that can be plugged directly into a houseold socket.
This problem does not occur with the vast majority of battery-operated equipment. Most of these devices use a separate charger or
transformer that is plugged into an AC household socket.
The inverter is easily capable of running most chargers and transformers.
POSITION THE INVERTER
For best operating results, the inverter should be placed on a flat surface such as the ground, on floor or seat, or another solid surfa-
ce. The unit is equipped with a 1m power cord for easy positioning.
The inverter should only be used in locations that meet the following criteria:
• DRY: do not allow water or liquids to come into contact with the inverter.
• COOL: ambient air temperature should be between 30°F(-1C) non-condensing, and 105°F (40°C).
Do not place the inverter on or near a heating vent or any equipment, which is generating heat above room temperature keep the
inverter out of direct sunlight.
• VENTILATED: keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around the unit. Do not place items on
or near the unit whilst it is operating. A fan is helpful if the unit is operating at maximum power outputs for extended periods
of time. If the internal temperature of the inverter exceed 90° C the inverter will shutdown and restart when it has cooled.
• SAFE: do not position the inverter near any flammable material or in a position that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases.
OPERATING TIPS: RATED VERSUS ACTUAL CURRENT DRAW.
Most of the electrical equipment has label that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts.
Ensure the power consumption of the item you wish to operate is specified at the rated watts or less. The inverter will shut down if
it is overloaded.
The overload must be removed before the inverter will restart; resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter to run.
However larger resistive loads, such as, stoves and heaters usually require more wattage than the inverter can deliver on
a continuos basis. Inductive loads sush as, TV's and stereos require more current to operate than resistive loads of the same wattage
rating. Induction motors as well as some television may requires 2-6 times their wattage rating to start up.
The most demanding in this category are those that start under load such as, compressors and pumps.
Testing is the only definitive way of determining if a specific load can be started and how long it will run. The inverter is fitted with
overload protection so will simply shut down if overloaded.
To restart the unit after overloading remove the overload and if necessary turn the power switch off and then on.
BATTERY OPERATING TIME
With a typical vehicle battery, a minimum operating time of 8 to 12 hours can be expected.
In most instances, 5 to 10 hours of operating time is achievable however it is recommended that the operator starts the vehicle
every 8 hours to recharge the battery system thus guarding against unexpected equipment shut down and ensuring that there is still
sufficient power to start the engine. The inverter's built in alarm will sound if the DC voltage drops below 21.5V.
The inverter can be used whether or not the vehicles engine is running however the inverter will not operate whilst the engine is
being turned over as battery voltage drops substantially whilst the engine is being started.
In most cases the inverter can be left connected to the battery when not in use as it draws very little current, however if the vehicle
is to remain unused for several days disconnect the inverter from the battery.
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