User guide

6
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Operating Instructions
Connecting a load
• Beforeconnectinganyappliancetotheinverter,switchPowerSwitch(4)
to the ON position. After a few moments the green Power Indicator Light
 (1)willilluminate.Theinverterisnowreadytobeused
• Donotconnectloadsgreaterthantheratedmaximumcontinuouspower
 outputoftheinverter(seespecications)
• Someappliances(televisions,stereos,motors,neonlightsetc)may
require a much higher starting power than their rated power. If the
appliance will not start, the maximum output of the inverter has been
exceeded. Reduce the total load on the inverter
• Iftheappliancetobeconnecteddoesnothaveitswattage(W)indicated
 onit,thewattagecanbecalculatedbymultiplyingtheamperage(A)
by 230
• Electricalappliancescanbeconnectedtothe230VOutletSocket(3)
Low battery protection
• Inordertopreventyourvehiclebatteryfrombeingrunat,thisinverteris
equipped with a low voltage alarm and automatic low battery shutdown
• Donotconnectloadsgreaterthantheratedmaximumcontinuouspower
 outputoftheinverter(seespecications)
• Ifthesupplyvoltagedropsto10.5Vthelowbatteryalarmwillsound
 andtheLowBatteryIndicatorLight(2)willilluminate.Thisindicatesthat
the battery should be charged. If the supply voltage is allowed to drop to
10V, the inverter will automatically cut out. To restart the inverter, switch
off, charge the battery, and switch back on
• Atypical12Vbatterywillhaveanoperatingtimeofatleast1-2hours.
It is recommended that the vehicle’s engine is started and run once every
hour to “top up” the battery
Note: the inverter may shut down as the engine is started due to the
high electrical load generated by the vehicle starter motor.
Overload protection
• Thisinverterisequippedwithanin-builthightemperaturecutout.If
an overload causes the internal parts of the inverter to overheat it will
automatically shut down
• To restart, switch off, reduce the load, allow the inverter to cool, and
switch back on
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Suggested remedy
Inverter will not operate
Low battery voltage
Inverter in thermal shutdown
12V lead not properly connected
Internal fuse “blown”
Charge or replace battery
Allow inverter to cool before switching on
Check lead for proper connections
Have inverter serviced at an authorised service centre
Electrical appliance will not
operate
Starting load of appliance is too great Reduce load
Low voltage alarm on
continuously
Poor electrical connections
Inadequate power supply
Check/clean electrical connections
Check 12V system capacity
Low output voltage
Inverter is overloaded
Input voltage is below 11V
Reduce load
Charge or replace battery
Television/stereo interference
Inverter is located too close to aerial
Aerial cable is not shielded
Move inverter/aerial
Use shielded cable
Maintenance
Cleaning
• Disconnect the inverter from the power supply before cleaning
• Keep your inverter clean. Always clean dust or particles away, and never
allow ventilation holes to become blocked. Use a soft brush or dry cloth
to clean the inverter. If available blow through the ventilation holes with
clean, dry compressed air
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