Using The Inverter - Schumacher Instant Power XP2260 Owner's Manual

2. Make sure the Instant Power™ is not close to any potential source of flammable
fumes or clothing.
3. Keep the Instant Power™ dry.
4. DO NOT allow the Instant Power™ to come into contact with rain or moisture.
5. DO NOT operate the Instant Power™ if you, the Instant Power™, the device being
operated or any other surfaces that may come in contact with any power source are
wet. Water and many other liquids can conduct electricity, which may lead to serious
injury or death.
6. Do not place the Instant Power™ on or near heating vents, radiators or other
sources of heat.
7.
Do not place the Instant Power™ in direct sunlight. The ideal air temperature for
operation is between 50° and 80°F.
8. Do not use the inverter near an open engine compartment where fumes may
accumulate.
9. Do not modify the AC receptacles in any way.
10.10

Using the inverter

It is important to know the continuous wattage of the device you plan to use with the
inverter. The Instant Power™ must be used with devices drawing 200 watts or less. If
the wattage is not marked on the device, use only devices that draw less than 1.7 Amps
of AC current.
Devices like TVs, fans or electric motors require additional power to start (commonly
known as the "starting or peak power"). The Instant Power™ can supply a momentary
surge in wattage; however even devices rated less than the maximum 200 watts can
exceed the inverters surge capability and cause an automatic overload shutdown.
Do not use the inverter with a product that draws a higher wattage than the inverter can
provide, as this may cause damage to the inverter and the product.
Make sure the device you are using is compatible with a modified sine wave inverter.
In the event of a power overload, the inverter is designed to automatically shut down.
This safety feature prevents damaging the inverter while testing devices and equipment
with the 200-watt range.
If powering more than one device, start one device at a time to avoid a power surge
and/or inverter overload. The surge load of each device should not exceed the inverter's
Continuous Operation wattage rate.
If you are using the power inverter to operate a battery charger, monitor the temperature
of the battery charger for about 10 minutes. If the battery charger becomes abnormally
warm, disconnect it from the inverter immediately.
You can use an extension cord from the inverter to the device without significantly
decreasing the power being generated by the inverter. For best operating results, the
extension cord should be 16 AWG (1.31 mm
1. Switch Mode Power Supplies
2. Linear Power Supplies
3. Class 2 Transformers
4. Line Filter Capacitors
5. Shaded Pole Motors
6. Fan Motors
7. Microwave Ovens
8. Fluorescent and High Intensity Lamps (with a ballast)
9. Transformerless Battery Chargers
Doing so may cause the device to run warmer or overheat.
10.11 Powering a 120V AC device
Always run a test to establish whether the inverter will operate a
particular piece of equipment or device.
This inverter uses a nonsinusoidal waveform. Therefore, we do not
recommend you use it to power the following devices:
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