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4. Setup & 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 11.0V and 15.0V and able to supply the necessary current
to operate the load.
4.2.
connecting Battery Leads to inverter.
4.2.1.
to attach the Battery leads loosen the terminal screws. (fig.1).
4.2.2.
Place the red lead into the end of the terminal tighten the terminal screw.
4.2.3.
Place the Black lead into the end of the terminal tighten the terminal screw.
4.3.
earth connection.
4.3.1.
the chassis earth lug (see fig.1) must be connected to an earthing point. in a vehicle connect the
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 5°c and 35°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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4.7.
wattage Loading.
4.7.1.
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. do not try again
if any appliance can not be started, otherwise electrical components will be easily damaged. to restart the unit after a shut down due
to overloading, remove the overload.
note! the inverter will not operate high wattage appliances, such as hair dryers, microwave ovens and toasters.
© Jack sealey limited
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Pi1000.V4 | issue 1 11/01/17
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