Specifications

REV03‐13
GettingStarted
Whenyouturnonanapplianceoratoolthatoperatesusingamotorortubes,itrequiresaninitialsurgeofpower
to start up. This surge of power is referred to as the "starting load" or "peak load". Once started, the tool or
appliancerequires less powerto continue
to operate.This isreferredto as"continuous load" interms of power
requirements. Youwill needto determinehowmuchpower your tool orappliance requires tostart up (starting
load) and it's continued running power requirements (continuous load). Power consumption is rated either in
wattage(watts)orin
amperes(amps)andthisinformationisusuallystampedorprintedonmostappliancesand
equipment. If this inf orma tion is not indicated on the appliance or equipment, check the owner's manual or
contactthemanufacturertodetermineifthedeviceyouareusingiscompatiblewithamodifiedsinewa vesource.
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Multiply:AMPSX110(ACvoltage)=WATTS
ThisformulayieldsacloseapproximationofthecontinuousloadofyourAppliance
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Multiply:WATTSX2=StartingLoad
This formula yields a  closeapproximation ofthe starting load ofyour appliance.Most often thestart up loadof
theapplianceorpowertooldetermineswhetheryourinverterhas
thecapabilitytopowerit.
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To determine whether the inverter will operate a particular piece of equipment or appliance, run a test. The
inverters  are designed to automatically shut down in the event of a power overload. This protection feature
preventsdamagetotheunitwhiletestingappliancesandequipment
withratingsinthe200wattrange.
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If an appliance in the 200 watt range will not operate properly when first connected to the inverter, turn the
inverterrockerswitchON(I),OFF(O),andON(I)againinquicksuccession.Ifthisprocedureisnotsuccessful,itis
likelythat
theinverterdoesnothavetherequiredcapacitytooperatetheapplianceinquestion.
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Important
• The inverter is designed to operate from a 12‐volt power source only. Do not attempt to connect the
invertertoanyotherpowersource,includinganyACpowersource.
• Donotattempttoextendorotherwisemodifythe12‐voltpowercordattachedtoyourinverter.
• 110
voltsofcurrentcanbelethal.Improperuseofyourinv ertermayresultinpropertydamage,personal
injuryorlossoflife.
• Theinverterisequippedwithacoolingfan,whichisdesignedtorunforseveralsecondsuponstartup,but
will turn off until the temperature reaches 50°C‐
60°C (122°‐140°F) while the inverter is operating, at
which time it will turn on again to cool the in verter. Automatic shutdown caused by high circuit
temperatures will occ ur when the cooling fan is unable to maintain a cool enough temperature for safe
operationoftheinverter.
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