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Schumacher PID-760 Owner's Manual

Converts 12v dc battery power to 120v ac household power
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OWNERS MANUAL
Model: PID-760
Power Inverter
Converts 12V DC battery power
to 120V AC household power
PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.
This manual will explain how to use the inverter safely and effectively. Please
read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL Model: PID-760 Power Inverter Converts 12V DC battery power to 120V AC household power PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. This manual will explain how to use the inverter safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............5 PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..............6 BEFORE USING YOUR INVERTER ................6 CONNECTING INVERTER CABLES ...............8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................8 POWER SOURCE ....................10 HOW POWER INVERTERS WORK ..............10 LED DISPLAY ......................10 IF THE INVERTER FUSE BLOWS .................11 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................11 SPECIFICATIONS ....................13 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................13 LIMITED WARRANTY ....................14...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to use your inverter safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions. WARNING: The inverter output is 120V AC and can shock or electrocute the same as any ordinary household AC wall outlet.

  • Page 4: Personal Safety Precautions

    • Do not modify the AC or USB receptacle in any way. • Do not try extending or otherwise changing the 12 volt power cord attached to your inverter. • Incorrect operation of your inverter may result in damage and personal injury. • This device does not include an internal Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
  • Page 5 When using the vehicle’s 12 volt accessory port, this inverter is designed to supply 60 to 70 watts when the vehicle is not running. With the vehicle’s engine running, it can supply up to 100 watts. To use the full output, you must connect the inverter directly to your battery.

  • Page 6: Connecting Inverter Cables

    CONNECTING INVERTER CABLES The inverter and power source must be in the OFF mode. IMPORTANT: Make sure to connect your inverter only to a 12 volt power supply. INVERTER CONNECTION: 1. Locate the positive and negative plastic terminals on the right side of the inverter and remove the terminal caps completely.
  • Page 7 8. To disconnect, reverse the above procedure. 9. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch to turn the inverter off. NOTE: If more than one device is to be powered, start one device at a time to avoid a power surge and overloading the inverter. The surge load of each device should not exceed the inverter’s Continuous Operation wattage rate.

  • Page 8: Power Source

    POWER SOURCE Your average automobile or marine battery at full charge will provide an ample power supply to the inverter for approximately 3 hours when the engine is off. The actual length of time the inverter will function depends on the age and condition of the battery and the power demand being placed by the device being operated with the inverter.

  • Page 9: If The Inverter Fuse Blows

     – The inverter is overheated and automatically turns off for a period of 1 to 3 minutes to cool. Make sure the inverter is well ventilated. It will automatically restart after it cools.  – The vehicle’s battery voltage is less than 10.5 volts. ...
  • Page 10 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION Alarm is on. Display shows . Device Cycle the inverter power OFF (continued) demands more than the and ON. If problem persists, inverter’s continuous use a larger inverter or a power rating. smaller device. Display shows . Increase the ventilation to the Inverter is too hot.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Continuous Power ............760 Watts Surge Capability (Peak Power) .............1520 Watts No Load Current Draw ................<0.6A Wave Form ..............Modified Sine Wave Input Voltage Range ..............10.5V-15.5V DC Output Voltage Range ............... 120V±5% AC Low Battery Alarm ............Audible, 11V±0.3V DC Low Battery Shutdown ............10.5V±0.3V DC High Battery Shutdown ............15.0V±0.5V DC Optimum Efficiency ................

  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any accessories used with this product that are not manufactured by Schumacher Electric Corporation and approved for use with this product. This Limited Warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, repaired, or modified by anyone other than Manufacturer or if this unit is resold through an unauthorized retailer.

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