USING THE INVERTER
It is important to know the continuous wattage of the device you plan to use with the inverter. The Portable Power 1150 must be used with devices drawing 400 watts or less. If the wattage is not marked on the device, an estimate can be made by multiplying the AC input current (Amps) by the AC voltage (110V).
Devices like TVs, fans or electric motors require additional power to start (com- monly known as the "starting or peak power"). The Portable Power 1150 can supply a momentary surge in wattage; however even devices rated less than the maximum 400 watts can exceed the
inverters surge capability and cause an automatic overload shutdown.
Make sure the device you are using is compatible with a modified sine wave inverter.
CAUTION: Always run a test to establish whether the inverter will operate a particu- lar piece of equipment or device.
NOTE: In the event of a power overload, the inverter is designed to automatically shut down. This safety feature prevents damaging the inverter while testing de- vices and equipment with the
NOTE: When powering
sories, the combined watts should not exceed 400 watts.
POWERING A 110V AC DEVICE
To operate a 110V AC device:
1.Open the protective cover of the AC power outlet on the front panel of the Portable Power 1150.
2.Plug the 110V AC device into the AC power outlet, and push the inverter switch to ON.
3.Turn on the 110V AC device (if required).
4.If a device will not operate properly when first connected to the inverter, push the inverter rocker switch ON (I), OFF (0), and ON (I) again in quick succession. If this procedure is not
successful, it is likely that the 1150 inverter does not have the required capacity to operate the device in question.
5.Charge the Portable Power 1150 as soon as possible after each use.
CAUTION: Incorrect operation of your in- verter may result in damage and personal injury. Electrical current on a
TROUBLESHOOTING:
The digital display will flash Err" and the inverter will automatically turn itself off when:
1.The input voltage from the battery drops to approximately 10.5 volts. (When the power input drops to ap- proximately 11 volts an alarm will sound for an extended period).
2.The continuous load demand from the equipment or device being operated exceeds 400 watts.
3.The 1150 inverter temperature ex- ceeds 145 ° F.
NOTE: The 1150 is fitted with a cooling fan that runs continuously for loads drawing 25 watts or higher. If the cooling fan is unable to maintain a cool enough tem- perature for safe operation, the inverter will automatically shut down. Ifthe inverter automatically shuts down or a continuous audible alarm is heard:
1.Push the inverter/compressor switch to the OFF position.
2.Determine the source ofthe problem,
and resolve it before reusing the in- verter.
