Care And Maintenance; Troubleshooting - DeWalt DXAEPI1000 Instruction Manual

connector at the end of the supplied black cable set into the groove
of the negative (–) cable post. Replace the cap and turn clockwise
to secure. Do not over-tighten.
12. Make sure that all connections between cables and terminals are
secure.
13. Press the power button to turn the inverter on. A beep will sound,
the backlit LCD and the USB power/fault indicators will activate
to indicate the inverter is operating properly and the 120 volt AC
outlets are ready to power appliances that draw up to 1000W
continuous and USB outlets up to 3.1A. Refer to "Power and Fault
Indicators on the LCD Display" for an explanation of the operating
and fault icons. If a fault icon appears, refer to the "Protective
Features" section and the "Troubleshooting" section of this manual.
14. Test the inverter by turning it on and plugging in a 100 watt lamp
or equipment. If the inverter is not operating properly, then rrefer
to the "Protective Features" section and the "Troubleshooting"
section of this manual.
CAUTIONS
• The cable and fuse sizes given here are a general recommendation.
You should always consult your National Electrical Code prior to
beginning each specific installation.
• Loose connectors may cause overheated wires and melted insulation.
• Check to make sure you have not reversed the polarity. Damage due
to reversed polarity is not covered by our warranty.
Important Cable Information: Substantial power loss and reduced
battery operating time results from inverters installed with cables that are
not able to supply full power. Symptoms of low battery power can result
from cables that are either excessively long or an insufficient gauge.
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Connection To Load
The Power Inverter is equipped with dual standard North American
three-prong type outlets. Plug the cord from the equipment you wish
to operate into the AC receptacle(s). Make sure the combined load
requirement of your equipment does not exceed maximum continuous
power.
The Power Inverter is engineered to be connected directly to standard
electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described above.
Do not connect the Power Inverter to household or RV AC distribution
wiring. Do not connect the Power Inverter to any AC load circuit in
which the neutral conductor is connected to ground (earth) or to the
negative of the DC (battery) source.
WARNING: Do not connect to AC distribution wiring!
Operating Instructions
The two standard North American 120 volt AC outlets and three USB
ports are ready to use once the inverter is properly connected to a
functioning power source and the power button is turned on. They
allow simultaneous operation of multiple devices. Simply plug the
110/120 volt AC appliance into one of the inverter's three-prong AC
outlets and/or plug the USB-powered device into one of the inverter's
USB charging ports and operate normally.
Notes:
A. Ensure that the wattage of all equipment simultaneously plugged
into the inverter does not exceed 140 watts continuous when
connected using the supplied 12V DC adapter plug, and 1000
watts continuous when connected using the supplied battery
clips or direct hardwiring.
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B. This inverter's USB Charging Ports does not support data
communication. It only provides a total of 3.1A (5V each) DC
power to an external USB-powered device.
C. Not all mobile phones are provided with a charging cable, they
are normally data cables which are not supported by this device
– please check with your mobile phone manufacturer for the
correct charging cable.
CAUTION – To avoid the risk of property damage: Always connect
the inverter to the 12 volt DC power source before plugging any devices
into the unit.

Care and Maintenance

STORAGE
1. Ideal storage temperature range is 0-35°C (32-104°F).
2. Store and use the inverter in a cool, dry place with adequate
ventilation for all-around air circulation.
3. Avoid locations that are exposed to heating units, radiators, direct
sunlight, or excessive humidity or dampness.

Troubleshooting

Specific AC Outlet Problems
When the 120V AC outlets are in use, the unit will monitor for the
following fault conditions: thermal fault, low and high battery voltage
fault, overload and short circuit (refer to the "Protective Features"
section).
Problem Possible Solution
If a fault condition exists A. Disconnect all appliances from
in either of the AC outlets, the unit and press the power
button again to turn off the unit
the LCD will display the
fault condition and the AC immediately.
Outlets will automatically
B. Allow the unit to cool down for
shut down. Should this
several minutes.
occur:
C. Make sure the combined rating
of all appliance simultaneously
plugged into the inverter does not
exceed 1000 watts continuous.
D. Make sure the appliance cord(s)
and plug(s) are not damaged.
E. Assure there is adequate
ventilation around the unit before
proceeding.
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