6.POWER SOURCE
To get the best performance out of your converter, we recommend that you use it with the vehicle’s engine running.
Your average automobile or marine battery at full charge will provide an ample power supply to the converter for approximately 3 hours when the engine is off. The actual length of time the converter will function depends on the age and condition of the battery and the power demand being placed by the device being operated with the converter.
If you decide to use the converter while the engine is off, we recommend you turn OFF the device plugged into the converter before starting the engine. To maintain battery power, start the engine every 2 to 3 hours and let it run for approximately 10 minutes to recharge the battery.
Although it is not necessary to disconnect the converter when turning over the engine, it may briefly cease to operate as the battery voltage decreases. While the converter draws very low amperage when not in use, it should be unplugged to avoid battery drain.
7.LED INDICATOR AND SHUTDOWN PROTECTION
The LED glows GREEN when the switch is on, and under the following conditions:
1.When the power input from the vehicle’s battery drops to approximately 10 volts, low battery shutdown occurs and the converter shuts off. The Green and Red LEDs are on, with a buzzer. Solution: Recharge or Replace the battery.
2.When the power input from the vehicle’s battery exceeds 15 volts, high voltage overload protection occurs. The Green LED is on, but the buzzer will not sound. Solution: Reduce the voltage range to between 12 volts and 14 volts.
3.The continuous load demand from the equipment or device being operated exceeds the continuous load rating of the converter being used. The output pulses ON and OFF; the Green LED is on. Solution: Use a higher capacity converter or lower rated device.
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