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How to use the USB Por t:
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 in How to use 12 Volt Accessory
Plug.
2. Make sure the device to be operated is OFF. Plug the
power cord of the devic e rmly into the i nverter’s USB
port.
3. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the ON ( I ) position.
Turn the device ON.
4. To disconnect, reverse the above steps.
POWER SOURCE
Your average automobile or marine bat tery at f ull charge
will provide an ample power supply to the inverter for
approximately 3 hours when the engine is off. The actual
length of time the inverter will function depends on the age
and condition of the battery and the p ower demand being
placed by the device being operate d with the inverter.
Turn OFF the device plugged into the inverter and the
inverter before s tarting the engine. To maintain battery
power, run the engine every 2 to 3 hours for approximately
10 minutes to recharge the battery. While the PID-200
draws very low amperage when not in use, it should be
unplugged to avoid battery drain.