OPERATION
•400 watt model - If the supplied cables are too short
to allow for placement of the inverter in a desired location, the inverter may be connected to the power source using a #8 wire, up to 12’ - #4 wire for longer lengths. The steps outlined for making the connec- tion and the related safety precautions remain unchanged.
7.Turn the inverter rocker switch to the ON (I) position. The LED Indicator Light should glow GREEN confirm- ing that there is power running to the inverter.
8.Turn the inverter rocker switch to the OFF (O) position. (The GREEN LED Power Indicator light may “blink” briefly and/or the internal audible alarm may make a momentary “chirp”. This is normal).
9.Confirm that the equipment or appliance to be oper- ated is turned off. Plug the equipment or appliance into one of the three AC receptacles on the front panel of the the inverter.
10.Turn the inverter to the ON (I) position. Turn on the equipment or appliance.
Note:
•As indicated in Step 7 above, the audible alarm may make a momentary “chirp” when the inverter is turned OFF (O). The same alarm may also sound when the inverter is being connected to or discon- nected from the 12 volt power source. Again, this is normal.
OPERATION
•The use of an extension cord from the inverter to the appli- ance or equipment being operated will not significantly decrease the power being generated by the inverter. For best operating results, the extension cord should be no more than 50 feet long.
•Check frequently to ensure that the input and output con- nections are secure. Loose connections may damage the inverter or the power source or may generate excessive heat.
Important Information on Battery Chargers
Using your inverter to recharge units designed to charge such portable equipment as power tools, flashlights, video cameras and laptop computers may cause damage to the inverter or the charging unit. Check with the appliance manufacturer for com- patibility with sine wave inverters if you’re unsure.
Although we advise against it, if you attempt to recharge a charg- ing unit, monitor the temperature of the charging unit for approx- imately 10 minutes. If the charging unit becomes unusually warm, disconnect it from the inverter immediately.
Don’t Blow A Fuse.
This inverter is equipped with an internal spade type fuse(s). With reasonable care, it should not be necessary to replace the fuse(s) in your inverter. We have included an “open fuse” monitor on the DC panel.
Most blown fuses are the result of reverse polarity or a short circuit
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