Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
PowerDrive recommends installing one
ANL
type fuse
and
fuse
holder close to the positive battery bank terminal. This
fuse
protects the batteries from accidental
DC
cable shorts,
which can cause batteries to explode. ANL fuses
and
fuse
holders are available at most hardware supply stores.
Powerdrive accessories available.
PDIFSK300
- lnline Fuse Kit with
300A
Fuse
PDIFSR300
-
300A
Fuse
(2
pack)
CAUTIONS
• Loose connections can result
in
a severe decrease in
voltage that
can
cause damage to cables
and
insulation.
• Failure to make correct polarity
(Pos
/Neg) connection
between the inverter and the battery bank
can
result in
blowing fuses in the inverter
and
can
permanently
damage the inverter.
Damage
caused by reversed
polarity is not covered under the warranty.
•
Ma
lking the connection to the
Positive
terminal
may
cause a spark
as
a result of current flowing to charge
capacitors within the inverter. This is a normal
occurrence.
• Because of the possibility of sparking, it is extremely
important that both the inverter
and
the 12-volt battery
be
positioned far from any possible source of
flammable fumes or gases. Failure to heed this
warning could result in fire or explosion.
• Operating the inverter without correctly grounding the
unit may result in
an
electrical shock.
GETTING STARTED
When
some tools turn on, there is
an
initial surge of power
to start. This surge of power is referred
to
as
the "starting
load" or "peak load." Once started, the tool or appliance
requires less power to operate. This is referred to
as
the
"continuous load
11
in
terms of power requirements.
You
will
, need to determine how much power your tool or
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