ATD‐5950 200 WATT INVERTER • • • • • • • • • • • • For use with 12V systems Input DC voltage range: DC 10V‐15V Overload and short‐circuit protection Built‐in cooling fan (2) 110V AC 3‐prong grounded receptacles and overload indicator Modified sine wave (1) replaceable 20 Amp fuse Cigarette lighter plug‐in cable included 14 AWG 24" cigarette plug cable (black/red) with battery clamp Maximum Continuous Power: 200W Peak Load Power Rate: Up to 400W No Load Current Draw: Up to 0.
Welcome This ATD product has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your new ATD product, as it contains the information you need to become familiar with its features and obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Please keep this manual on file for future reference.
Lead Acid Battery Safety Warnings CA Prop 65 WARNING: Batteries contain lead and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: • • • • WORKING AROUND LEAD‐ACID BATTERIES MAY BE DANGEROUS. Lead‐acid batteries release explosive gases during normal operation, charging and jump starting.
Electrical Safety Warnings WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury or death. WARNING: Before connecting a tool to a power supply, always check to ensure the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the nameplate of the tool. A power supply with a voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the tool.
Electrical Safety Warnings (Continued) WARNING: If the work area is not equipped with a permanently installed Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlet (GFCI), use a plug‐in GFCI between the power tool or extension cord and the power receptacle. WARNING: If an extension cord is necessary, use only ‘Listed’ extension cords. If used outdoors, they must be marked “For Outdoor Use”. Those cords having a 3‐prong grounding type plugs and mating receptacles are to be used with grounded tools.
Inverter Safety Warnings (Continued) WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: With use, the inverter will become warm and possibly hot. Keep it away from any heat sensitive materials.
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.
Connecting Your Inverter 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the ON/OFF rocker switch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF (0) position. Remove your cigarette lighter and push the 12 volt power plug firmly into the cigarette lighter receptacle in your vehicle. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the ON (I) position. The GREEN LED Indicator light should glow, confirming that there is power running to the inverter. Confirm that the appliance to be operated is turned OFF.
Television and Audio Suggestions Although these inverters are shielded and filtered to minimize signal interference, some interference with your television picture may be unavoidable, especially with weak signals. However, here are some suggestions that may improve reception. 1. First, make sure that television antenna produces a clear signal under normal operating conditions (i.e., at home plugged into a standard 110V AC wall outlet).
Inverter Protection Features The RED LED Indicator light will turn on and the inverter will turn itself off automatically when: 1. The power input from the battery drops to 9.5 volts.(When the power input drops to 10.5 volts, an alarm will sound for an extended period). 2. The power input from the battery exceeds 15.5 volts. 3. The continuous draw of the equipment or appliance being operated exceeds 200 watts. 4. The surge draw of the equipment or appliance being operated exceeds 400 watts. 5.
In Review • • • • • • • • • • • • • Never attempt to operate the inverter from any power source other than a 12‐volt DC volt battery. The inverter is designed to be connected to the power source with the 12 volt power plug. Do not attempt to modify the power cord or plug.
PROBLEM: Red LED Indicator On (Continued) _____ ? Reason: Inverter is too hot (thermal shut down mode). 9 Solution: Allow inverter to cool. Check for adequate ventilation. Reduce the load on the inverter to rated continuous power output. _____ ? Reason: Unit may be defective. 9 Solution: See Warranty and call customer service. PROBLEM: TV Interference ? Reason: Electrical interference from the inverter. 9 Solution: Add a ferrite data line filter on to the TV power cord.
SPECIFICATIONS Max. Continuous Power...............................................................200 Watts Surge Capability (Peak Power) .....................................................400 Watts No Load Current Draw .................................................................0.3A Waveform ...................................................................................Modified Sine Wave Input Voltage Range ....................................................................
WARRANTY 1 YEAR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY AND CONFIRMED RECEIPT (S) SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES The warranty is only made available by returning the product to the point of sale. PURCHASED FROM:________________________________________________ DATE PURCHASED: ________________________________________________ INVOICE/RECIEPT NUMBER:_________________________________________ Your ATD‐5950 is warranted for a period of 12 months from the original date of.
