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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Storage
1.Ideal storage temperature range is
2.Store and use the 100 Watt Slim Power Inverter in a cool, dry place with adequate ventilation for
3.Avoid locations that are exposed to heating units, radiators, direct sunlight, or excessive humidity or dampness.
Fuse Replacement (12 Volt DC Accessory Cord)
1.Unscrew the cap of the barrel end of the 12 Volt DC Cord (turning counter- clockwise) and lift off.
2.Pull the fuse straight out.
3.Replace with a new 10 amp fuse.
4.Screw the cap back onto the plug (turning clockwise).
TROUBLESHOOTING
Common Audio/Visual Problems
Problem: Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems
Some inexpensive stereo systems and boom boxes make a buzzing sound when operated from the inverter, because the power supply in the electronic device does not properly filter the modified sine wave produced by the inverter. The only solution to this problem is to use a sound system that has a higher quality power supply.
Problem: Television Interference
The 100 Watt Slim Power Inverter is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals. However, in some instances, some interference may still be visible, especially when the TV signal is weak. Try the following to improve the picture:
1.Move the 100 Watt Inverter as far away as possible from the TV set, the antenna, and the antenna cables. Use a short AC extension cord, if necessary.
2.Adjust the orientation of the antenna cables, and the TV power cord to minimize interference.
3.Make sure that the antenna feeding the TV provides an adequate
Fault LED Lights/Alert Buzzer Sounds
When the Power/Fault LED turns from blue (indicating the unit is powered) to red and the alert buzzer sounds, a fault condition is present and the unit will automatically shut down shortly. See “Protective Features” on page 5 and “Common Power Output Problems” below.
Common Power Output Problems
Possible Causes | Recommendations |
Battery voltage | Recharge battery or check |
below 10.7 volts | DC power supply. |
Equipment being operated | Reduce load to maximum 100 watts. |
draws too much power |
|
Inverter in thermal | Allow inverter to cool down. Ensure |
shutdown condition | there is adequate ventilation around |
| the unit, and the load is no more |
| than 100 watts for continuous operation. |
AC output is shorted | Disconnect the AC appliance. Press the |
| inverter ON/OFF Power pushbutton to |
| turn the unit OFF. Wait a few seconds, |
| then press the pushbutton again to turn it |
| back ON. |
SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power: | 100 watts continuous |
Output Voltage (RMS): | 115 volts AC ±10% |
Output Frequency: | 60Hz ±3Hz |
Output Waveform: | Modified Sine Wave (MSW) |
DC Input : | 13.8VDC, 8 Amps |
Efficiency: | >85% |
Low Voltage Audible Alarm: | <11 Volts Input Voltage |
Low Voltage Shutdown: | <10.7 Volts Input Voltage |
Operating/Storage Temperature: | |
Operating/Relative Humidity: | |
6 | 7 |