12 volt batteries such as those used for marine, golf cart, and fork-lift or from other high current 12 volt sources. This model APT1200-12, has been performance tested by Intertek and complies with Underwriter’s Laboratories and Canadian Standards Association safety standards.
The unit will shut down if the internal temperature gets too hot. Restart the inverter after it cools. ® This Power Bright inverter will only operate from a 12V power source. AC Input and Output connections must be hardwired with properly rated wirering for desired application.
Getting Started When a motorized appliance or a tool turns on, there is an initial surge of power to start. This surge of power is referred to as the "starting load" or "peak load." Once started, the tool or appliance requires less power to operate.
Front panel Working Indicator Power Switch AC Input AC Output Remote control box (OPTIONAL) Remote control Indicator (Green interface for inverter ON) Connecting wire Connection to the battery: -Lay the flexible connecting cable (positive) and (negative) from the battery to the connecting terminals of the inverter (take cable cross section from the table).
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Earth Connection: -Connect the chassis ground first!! -Lay the flexible chassis ground cable from the chassis of the vehicle to the chassis ground on the rack of the inverter. -Connect the chassis ground. ! Reverse polarity connection of the battery wires can damage the inverter.
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Operation: APT1200-12 Power on: On the LED control “Inverter” lighting - Green LED. AC Mode: On the LED control “AC Mode” lighting - Green LED. Fault: One the LED control “Fault” lighting-Red LED. Troubleshooting PROBLEM: No Input Voltage Reason Solution Shut down inverter and disconnect.
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PROBLEM: Low Battery Alarm on all the Time Reason Solution Keep input voltage above 10.5 Input voltage below 10.5 Volts Volts to maintain regulation. Poor or weak battery condition. Recharge or replace battery. Inadequate power being Use lower gauge (heavier) cable. delivered to the inverter or Keep cable length as short as excessive voltage drop.
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Power Bright and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your APT1200-12. This warranty period lasts for 12 months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer. Proof of purchase is required to make warranty claims.
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® Direct returns may be performed according to the Power Bright Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For ® some products, Power Bright maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call PowerBright or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities.
• A brief description of the problem. ® 3. Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Power Bright customer service representative. If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight funds and are fully...
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