Automatic Safety Features; Maintaining Battery Condition - Motomaster Eliminator Product Manual

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Automatic safety features

The MotoMaster® Eliminator® Mobile Power Outlet includes the following automatic safety features
to ensure safe and trouble-free operation:
• Vehicle battery low-voltage automatic alarm and shutdown: activated when the battery voltage
drops to 10–11 V, to protect the battery from being damaged.
• Vehicle battery high-voltage automatic shutdown: activated when the battery voltage rises to a
dangerously high level due to a defective battery.
• Overload protection with automatic shutdown: activated when a device rated more than 100 W is
plugged into the inverter.
• Overheat protection with automatic shutdown: activated in case the inverter overheats due to
improper ventilation or a high ambient temperature.
• Output short-circuit protection: activated in case of a short-circuit in the connected device.
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it exceeds its ambient operating temperature.
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should be replaced manually, if necessary.
The RED INDICATOR (G) indicates a shutdown of the inverter due to low-voltage, high-voltage,
overloading or overheating.
An AUDIBLE ALARM warns you if a low-voltage or a high-voltage shutdown is about to occur
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the power source.
• The exterior of the device should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth or sponge and a mild
soap solution.
• Be sure vents and fans are free of dust or debris.
• Never immerse the device in water or any other liquid.
• For cleaning never use corrosive detergents, wire brushes, abrasive scourers, or metal or sharp objects.
• Store the device in a cool, dry location that is protected from moisture and out of the reach of
children.

Maintaining battery condition

• Vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief periods of very high current needed for engine
starting. They are not intended for constant deep discharge.
• Regularly operating the power inverter from a vehicle's battery until the low-voltage alarm
sounds will shorten the battery's life.
• The battery operating time depends on:
• the charge level of the battery,
• the battery capacity,
• the amount of power drawn by the devices that are connected to the inverter.
• With an average load of about 240 W connected to the inverter, consider that the engine should
be started at least once an hour for 10–15 minutes to keep the battery from discharging.
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the battery or the cigarette lighter socket.
• While the engine is running, the power inverter can be connected to the cigarette lighter socket
again.
• Consider connecting the power inverter to a separate deep-discharge type of suitable battery if
you will be frequently running electrical devices for extended periods of time.
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