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4.3.
earth connection
the chassis earth lug (see fig.2) must be connected to an earthing point using 10mm ² wire. in a vehicle connect the
4.3.1.
chassis earth lug to the vehicles chassis. in a boat connect to the earthing system of the vessel. in a fixed location connect
to the ground.
4.4.
connecting to Battery terminals.
4.4.1.
ensure battery terminals are clean, if necessary clean away any corrosion.
4.4.2.
check to make sure the inverter is turned off and no flammable fumes are present.
4.4.3.
undo the securing bolt for the red (+) battery terminal and secure the red battery lead to the red (+) terminal post on the battery.
4.4.4.
undo the securing bolt for the black (-) battery terminal and secure the black battery lead to the black (-) terminal post on the battery.
4.4.5.
check all connections are secure.
4.5.
connection to Load.
4.5.1.
note! most electrical appliances, tools etc, have a rating plate indicating the power consumption in Amps or Watts. use these ratings to
ensure you remain under the inverters maximum capacity. if the rating is shown in amps, multiply the value by the voltage (230V) to
determine the wattage.
4.5.2.
ensure that the inverter is switched off. Plug the equipment you wish to use into one of the inverter's two 3 pin sockets or
into the usB port as required.
4.5.3.
make sure the load does not exceed the wattage rating of the inverter.
4.5.4.
switch the inverter on, check that everything is working and the green led is lit.
warninG! do not connect the inverter to any Ac distribution wiring or any Ac load circuit in which the neutral conductor
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is connected to ground (earth) or to the negative of the dc (battery) source.
4.5.5.
note! some rechargeable devices do not operate well with a moderated sine wave inverter. they only operate from a standard
household outlet which provides a pure sine wave. it is recommended that these devices be operated from a standard household outlet
only. this problem does not occur with most battery operated equipment. most of these devices use a separate charger or transformer
that is plugged into a separate Ac socket.
4.6.
placement of inverter.
4.6.1.
for best and safest operation the inverter should be placed on a flat and stable surface.
4.6.2.
use only in a dry location, do not allow inverter to get wet.
4.6.3.
use in cool ambient temperature of between 0°c and 40°c. do not place on or near a heating vent.
4.6.4.
Allow sufficient space around the inverter for cooling. if the inverter overheats it will shut down and will not restart until it has cooled down.
do not use near flammable materials or anywhere that flammable gasses could accumulate.
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4.6.5.
the inverter may become uncomfortably hot during extended periods of full power use.
warninG! do not place on or near materials that may be affected by heat.
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5. operatinG tipS
5.1.
wattage Loading.
5.1.1.
inductive loads, such as tV's and stereos, require more current to operate than do resistive loads of the same wattage rating.
induction motors, as well as some televisions, may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating to start up. the most demanding in
this category are those that start under load, such as compressors and pumps. Testing is the only definitive way to determine
whether a specific load can be started and how long it can run. The unit will simply shut down if it is overloaded. To restart the unit
after a shut down due to overloading, remove the overload.
note! the inverter will not operate high wattage appliances or equipment that produce heat, such as hair dryers, microwave
ovens and toasters.
5.2.
Battery operating time.
5.2.1.
With a typical vehicle battery, a minimum operating time of 1 to 2 hours can be expected depending on the load draw. it is
recommended that the operator starts the engine every hour to recharge the battery. this will prevent any unexpected
shut down of the equipment and will ensure that there is always sufficient battery capacity to start the vehicle. the inverter
may be used either with the engine running or turned off. However, the inverter must be switched off when starting the vehicle.
5.2.2.
the inverter draws less than 1.3 Amperes from the battery when it is not supplying power to a load. in most cases, the inverter may be
left connected to the battery when it is not in use. if the vehicle will not be used for several days, disconnect the unit from the battery.
6. protective featUreS
6.1.
the inverter monitors the following potentially hazardous conditions:
6.1.1.
low Battery Voltage - this condition is not harmful to the inverter but could damage the power source. An alarm will sound
when input voltage drops to 10.5V. the inverter automatically shuts down when input voltage drops to 10V. When the condition is
corrected, the unit may be restarted.
6.1.2.
short circuit - reverse polarity or short circuit of the load will usually result in the opening of the short circuit protection and
blow the 40A fuses. depending on the severity of the short, the external fuse will blow first, then the internal fuses. should
the external fuse blow for any reason then the inverter may still function whilst the internal fuses are intact, but at a
reduced capacity. if the internal fuses blow we recommend contacting your local repair agent or sealeys technical help line
directly on 01284 757505 for guidance.
© Jack sealey limited
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