•Do not insert foreign objects into the AC receptacle located on the top of your Inverter.
•Keep your Inverter dry. Do not expose your Inverter to water, rain, snow or spray. Stop using your Inverter immediately if it has been exposed to direct moisture. Consult a qualified technician before resuming use of your Inverter if exposed to moisture.
•Do not replace your Inverter’s fuse with anything other than the specified fuse.
•Do not cover, block, or insert foreign objects into the cooling vents on the body of your Inverter.
•Do not attempt to open or repair your Inverter. All repairs must be made by a qualified technician. Modifying or tampering with your Inverter’s external or internal components could result in serious or fatal injury and/or property damage. Opening, modifying, or tampering with your Inverter will void the warranty.
•Do not use your Inverter if it is in any way damaged. Inspect the Inverter, including cords, for damage before each use.
Warning! Do Not Operate Your Inverter or Portable Electronic Device While Driving!
Using any mobile device may be distracting. Drive responsibly. Connect and set your product before driving. Keep your full attention to the road while driving. Pull over in a safe place if you need to adjust, reset, or use your notebook or adapter in any way that would require you to direct your full attention from the road.
Warning! Do Not Run Your Vehicle’s Engine in a Garage or Other Enclosed Area!
If you are running your vehicle’s engine while stationary to power the portable electronic device you have plugged into your Inverter, or to re-charge the vehicle’s battery, do so only in a well ventilated area, and away from other enclosed areas. Automotive and recreational vehicles emit carbon monoxide which can cause serious injury or death if the vehicle’s engine is running in a garage or other enclosed area, or near other enclosed areas.
Warning! Ensure that Your Inverter’s Power Cable Does Not Become Tangled with Your Vehicle’s Driving Controls!
When using your Inverter in your vehicle ensure that the Inverter and its power cable is positioned in such a manner that it does not impede upon the use of the foot controls (brake, clutch, throttle) or hand controls (gearshift, steering wheel) which may lead to an unsafe vehicle operating condition.
When operating your vehicle, Kensington strongly recommends stowing your Inverter in a safe place such as the glove box when not in use. If your Inverter is in use during the operation of the vehicle ensure that your Inverter is a safe distance from the driving controls and will not become tangled with the driving controls during the operation of the vehicle.
Warning! Your Inverter May Become Hot During Operation, and Requires Proper Ventilation!
To Prevent Injury and Property Damage:
•Do not place your Inverter near a heat source, heat vent, or in direct sunlight.
•Provide adequate ventilation and do not place any item on or near your Inverter during operation.
•Do not use your Inverter inside a closed glove compartment, console, or airline seat pocket.
•Keep your Inverter away from flammable materials or other items that can be damaged by high temperatures.
•Do not operate the Inverter near flammable fumes or gases.
•Loose connections can generate harmful heat and/or damage to your Inverter or power source. To prevent this from occurring periodically check that your Inverter’s input power cable and output connections are tight.
•Do not operate or leave your Inverter unattended while in use.
•Do not touch the tip of your Inverter’s cigarette lighter plug or the end of the Inverter cable after use. The plug may be hot.
Warning! Some AC Products are Not Compatible with Your Inverter!
If either your Inverter’s fuse is blown or its overload protection components are activated then do not continue attempting to power any of the following:
•AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is connected to ground (earth) or to the negative of the DC (battery) source.
•RV or household AC distribution wiring or extension cords.
•Small battery-operated products such as rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable shavers, and night-lights that are plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.
•Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These chargers will have warning labels stating that dangerous voltages are present at the charger’s battery terminals.
•Your Inverter will not operate appliances and equipment that produce heat, such as microwave ovens, toasters, kettles, hair dryers/curling irons, and electrical heaters. Do not use your Inverter with these products.
•Your Inverter is not recommended for use with inductive loads such as: pumps, compressors, or fluorescent lamps.
Using Your Inverter
Kensington recommends turning your Inverter OFF after use and unplugging it from the cigarette lighter/vehicle power source.
To Connect Your Inverter to a Cigarette Lighter or Vehicle Power Source
1.Connect your Inverter to the power source by inserting the cigarette lighter plug firmly into the cigarette lighter/vehicle power source or other DC power supply.
Warning! Use caution when removing your vehicle’s cigarette lighter plug from its socket.
The cigarette lighter may be hot and could burn your skin or ignite flammable materials. Allow the lighter to completely cool before storing it in a safe place.
2.Ensure that the portable electronic device that you are intending to power with your Inverter does not draw more than 120 Watts of continuous AC power. Check the product label of your electronic device for the voltage (Volts) and current (Amps) requirements of the device that you intend to power with your Inverter. Multiply these two numbers together Volts x Amps = power requirement of the device measured in Watts (W). If this number exceeds 120 Watts your Inverter will not be able to power this device!
3.Plug the portable electronic device that you are intending to power into the AC receptacle of your Inverter and turn the device ON.
4.Ensure that the ON/OFF Switch located on the side of your Inverter is in the ON position. Your Inverter’s LED will glow when the Inverter is properly connected to the DC source.
To Connect Your Inverter to an EmPower Port Onboard an Aircraft
1.On the end of your Inverter power cable locate the Cigarette Lighter/Vehicle Power Adapter. Push down on the tab, and pull the cigarette plug apart from the in-flight connector. The part remaining at the end of your Inverter power cable will plug into an Empower port.
2.Find the in-flight connector socket near your airline seat, and plug the in-flight connector into the socket firmly. When you need to use your Inverter in a vehicle, just reconnect the cigarette plug with the in-flight connector once again.
3.Ensure that the ON/OFF Switch located on the side of your Inverter is in the ON position. Your Inverter’s LED will glow when the Inverter is properly connected to the DC source.
Note: Only 75W of continuous power will be available from an Empower port. This is for your and the other passenger’s safety. If your device requires more than 75W of power the device may not work onboard an aircraft. Some notebooks requiring more than 75W may still function, but switch between “charging” and “battery” and suffer from a decrease in performance.
Preventing Overheating
1.Your Inverter needs to have the best possible air flow around it while operating. Note that the air flows into the back (intake) vents located near your Inverter’s power cable and exits through vents on the top of the Inverter next to the AC receptacle. Do not restrict the airflow as your Inverter may overheat.
2.Do not operate your Inverter near a heat source, heat vent, or in direct sunlight.
3.Ambient air temperature should be between 23 and 122° F. (-5–50° C)—optimal performance temperatures are between 60 and 80° F. (15–25° C).
Automatic Overheating Shutdown
If your Inverter’s internal temperature rises above 140° F (60° C) the Inverter will automatically shut itself off. To resume operating your Inverter once it has shutdown please remove the cigarette plug adapter from the DC power source and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting the cigarette plug adapter.
Starting and Running Your Vehicle’s Engine
•Your Inverter may be used with or without your vehicle’s engine running. However, your Inverter may momentarily stop operating while your vehicle’s engine is starting as the battery voltage can drop substantially during cranking.
•Your Inverter draws less than 0.2 Amps from your vehicle’s battery when itis not supplying power to a load. Therefore, in most instances, your Inverter can be left connected to your vehicle’s DC power source when not in use since it draws so little current. However, if your vehicle is to remain unused for more than one day, disconnect your Inverter from your vehicle’s DC power source. Kensington recommends turning your Inverter OFF when not in use with the switch located on the side of the Inverter. The LED located on the top of your Inverter will not glow when the Inverter is successfully turned OFF.
•Depending on variables such as battery condition, device being operated, even weather, an automotive battery can be discharged after 2 to 8 hours of use. Users should either monitor voltage or start the vehicle every hour to recharge the vehicle’s battery. This will guard against any unexpected shutdown of the equipment and will ensure that there is always sufficient power to start your vehicle.
•With the engine running the vehicle’s battery has much more capacity available and at a higher voltage. If the Inverter is shutting down due to an excessive load with the engine off, keeping the vehicle’s engine running may remedy the problem.
Warning! Do Not Run Your Vehicle’s Engine in a Garage or Other Enclosed Area!
If you are running your vehicle’s engine while stationary to power the portable electronic device you have plugged into your Inverter, or to re-charge the vehicle’s battery, do so only in a well ventilated area, away from other enclosed areas. Automotive and recreational vehicles emit carbon dioxide which can cause serious injury or death if the vehicle’s engine is running in a garage or other enclosed area, or near other enclosed areas.
Operation of Your Inverter’s Automatic Safety Shutdown Features
Over-voltage—Your Inverter’s LED will glow RED and automatically shuts down when the input voltage from your vehicle or its battery exceeds 16V DC. Remove and reinsert the cigarette plug adapter to restart your Inverter.
Low-voltage—Your Inverter’s LED will glow RED when the input voltage from your vehicle or its battery is less than 11V DC. Restart your vehicle’s engine to recharge its battery.
Overload—Your Inverter’s LED will glow RED and automatically shuts down when the AC draw exceeds 150 Watts. Remove and reinsert the cig- arette plug adapter to restart your Inverter.
A short circuit—Your Inverter automatically shuts down when it detects a short circuit or reverse polarity. This condition will usually result in the fuse being blown. If this condition occurs, immediately disconnect the portable electronic device and replace your Inverter’s fuse as described in the fuse replacement section, to follow.
Overheating—Your Inverter’s LED will glow RED and automatically shuts down when the internal temperature exceeds 140° F 60° C. Remove the cigarette plug adapter from the DC power source and allow your Inverter to cool for at least 15 minutes before reinserting the cigarette plug adapter.
Warning! Do not touch the tip of your Inverter's cigarette plug adapter after use. The plug may be hot and could burn your skin or ignite flammable materials. Allow your Inverter's cigarette plug adapter to completely cool before storing it in a safe place.
