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4. OPERATION
4.1.
Power Source Requirements.
4.1.1.
the inverter must be connected to a 12V dc negative earth system. DO NOT use with a positive earth system.
4.1.2.
the power source must be capable of providing between 10.5V and 15.0V and able to supply the necessary current to operate the
load.
fig.2
4.2.
Connecting Battery Leads to Inverter.
Check the battery is 12VDC. DO NOT use with a 6V or 24V battery.
ensure that the inverter is switched Off and no flammable fumes are present before connecting to the battery.
4.3.
PSI300
4.3.1.
select either vehicle accessory plug lead or battery terminal clips.
4.3.2.
to attach the battery leads remove the terminal caps from the rear of the inverter (fig.2).
Place the black lead eyelet connector over the black (-) terminal post on the inverter, replace and tighten the terminal cap.
4.3.3.
Place the red lead eyelet connector over the red (+) terminal post on the inverter, replace and tighten the terminal cap.
If using the vehicle accessory plug lead, plug into the vehicle accessory socket. some vehicle accessory sockets are not
4.3.4.
permanently live; if the inverter does not operate immediately, try turning the ignition key to the first position.
4.3.5.
If using battery terminal clips, ensure the battery terminals are clean; if necessary clean away any corrosion.
connect the red (+) clip then black (-) clip to red (+) and black (-) terminals of the battery.
4.4.
PSI600
4.4.1.
Attach leads to the inverter as in 4.3.2. and 4.3.3. above.
4.4.2.
ensure the battery terminals are clean; if necessary clean away any corrosion. connect the red (+) clip then black (-) clip to red (+)
and black (-) terminals of the battery.
4.5.
PSI800, PSI1000
4.5.1.
Attach leads to the inverter as in 4.3.2. and 4.3.3. above.
4.5.2.
undo the securing bolt for the red (+) battery terminal and secure the red battery lead to the red (+) terminal post on the battery (fig.3).
4.5.3.
undo the securing bolt for the black (-) battery terminal and secure the black battery lead to the black (-) terminal post on the battery
(fig.3).
4.5.4.
check all connections are secure (fig.2 and fig.3).
4.6.
Connection to Load.
Most electrical appliances, tools etc, have a rating plate indicating the power consumption in Amps or Watts. Use these
ratings to ensure they remain under the inverters continuous capacity. If the rating is shown in amps, multiply the value by
the voltage (230V) to determine the wattage.
4.6.1.
ensure that the inverter is switched oFF. Plug the equipment you wish to use into the inverter's 3 pin socket or into the usB port as
required.
4.6.2.
make sure the load does not exceed the wattage rating of the inverter.
4.6.3.
switch the inverter on, check that everything is working and the green led is lit (fig 4).
WARNING! DO NOT connect the inverter to any Ac distribution wiring or any Ac load circuit in which the neutral conductor is
connected to ground (earth) or to the negative of the dc (battery) source.
4.7.
Placement of Inverter.
4.7.1.
For best and safest operation the inverter should be placed on a flat and stable surface.
4.7.2.
Use only in a dry location, do not allow inverter to get wet.
4.7.3.
Use in cool ambient temperatures of between 0°C and 40°C. Do not place on or near a heating vent.
4.7.4.
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.
4.7.5.
DO NOT use near flammable materials or anywhere that flammable gasses could accumulate.
4.7.6.
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.
4.8.
Wattage Loading.
4.8.1. 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
shutdown due to overloading, remove the overload.
the inverter will not operate high wattage appliances or equipment that produce heat, such as hair dryers, microwave ovens and
toasters.
4.9.
Battery Operating Time.
4.9.1. the battery operating time will vary depending on battery capacity and the current draw frrom the inverter. It is recommended that the
operator start the engine every 15 minutes to recharge the battery. this will prevent any unexpected shutdown 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.
4.9.2. the inverter draws less than 1.0 Ampere from the battery when it is not supplying power to a load (see section 2 for exact figure). 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.
© Jack sealey limited
Original Language Version
Indicative 12 Volt battery terminals
red (+) post Black (-) post
Inverter connection
red (+) Black (-)
PsI300.V2 : PsI600.V2 : PsI800.V2 : PsI1000.V2
fig.3
Issue 1 - 23/05/14
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