Protective Features - West Marine PowerStation Pro 15808520 Owner's Manual

protective Features

Important Notes:
12 Volt DC portable
power supply
4) Switch on the appliance and operate as usual.
5) Periodically check the unit' s battery status by pressing the battery power
level button. (Two red and one green battery status indicator lights
indicate a full battery. Only one red battery status indicator lights indicates
that the unit needs to be recharged.)
Make sure the inverter power switch is turned off when the unit is being
recharged or stored.
The inverter monitors the following conditions:
• Low internal battery voltage: The inverter will automatically shut down
when the battery voltage drops too low, as this can harm the battery.
• High internal battery voltage: The inverter will automatically shut down
when the battery voltage is too high, as this can harm the unit.
• Thermal shutdown protection: The inverter will automatically shut down
when the unit becomes overheated.
• Overload/short circuit protection: The inverter will automatically shut
down when an overload or short circuit occurs.
The inverter power indicator will flash red to indicate that one of the above
fault conditions is present before automatic shutdown occurs. Should this
occur, take the following steps:
1) Disconnect all appliances from the unit.
2) Press the inverter power switch to turn the inverter off (O).
3) Allow the unit to cool down for several minutes.
4) Make sure the combined rating for all appliances plugged into the unit is
500 watts or lower and that appliance cord(s) and plug(s) are not damaged.
5) Assure there is adequate ventilation around the unit before proceeding.
The 12 Volt DC accessory outlet is located under a protective cover on the
right hand side of the front panel (refer to the Features section to locate).
This portable power source is for use with all 12 Volt DC accessories
equipped with a male accessory outlet plug that are rated up to 5 amps.
1) Lift up the cover of the unit' s 12 Volt DC outlet.
2) Insert the 12 Volt DC plug from the appliance into the 12 Volt accessory
outlet on the unit. DO NOT EXCEED A 5 AMP LOAD.
3) Switch on the appliance and operate as usual.
4) Periodically check the unit' s battery status by pressing the battery power
level button. (Two red and one green battery status indicator lights
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