Page 1
Notice : The output of this device is not sinusoidal. It has a total harmonic distortion of 30% percent and maximum single harmonic of 8 percent Toll Free 1 866 295 6775 ENC100 3149458 www.energizerpower.com Owner's Guide Conforms to UL std. 458, Printed in China CSA std.
1 Introduction ® Thank you for purchasing the Energizer ENC100 Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, the ENC100 efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of loads through both the AC outlet and USB port. Read this guide before connecting or using the and save it for future reference.
Page 3
Warnings and Cautions housing may become uncomfortably ENC100 warm, reaching 140° F(60°C)unde r extende d high power operat ion. During operation, keep it away from materials that may be affected by high tempe ratu res. ENC100 Do not use the...
Page 4
CAUTION: Risk of Fire. Do not replace any vehicle fuse with a rating higher than recommended by the Vehicle Manufacturer. Ensure that the electrical system in your vehicle can supply this product without causing the vehicle fusing to open. Information on the vehicle fuse rating is typically found in the vehicle operator’s manual.
Page 5
CAUTION: Output non-sinusoidal Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries ENC100 can be damaged if connected to the Do not use the inverter with the following appliances: • Small battery-operated appliances like rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable shavers, and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.
Additional Safety Guidelines • Do not insert foreign objects in the outlets or other openings. EN100 • Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring. • Do not use the in temperatures EN100 over 100° F (40° C). •...
5 Using the Inverter EN100 Through its AC outlet, the is capable of powering most 120V AC products that use 100W or less. The EN100 can also power or charge mostconsumer electronics that have USB power ports. EN100 AC output waveform, called “modified sine wave”...
Page 9
Connect EN100 to a 12V cigarette lighter receptacle. Plug the device you want to operate into the EN100 When the inverter is not in use, unplug it from the 12V outlet to prevent slight discharge of the battery.
6 Inverter Operation When properly connected to a 12V outlet, the light will glow GREEN, indicating the inverter is ready. Plug the product(s) you want to operate into the AC outlet or USB port and switch them on (if necessary). Operating Guidelines •...
Page 11
Important: Vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief periods of very high current needed for engine starti ng. T hey are not inten ded for constant deep discharge. Regularly operating the EN100 from a vehicle battery until low-voltage shutdown occurs will shorten the life of the battery. •...
CAUTION Although the EN100 incorporates protection against over-voltage, it may still be damaged if the input voltage exceeds 16 V. • In the event of an overload, low battery voltage or overheating, the EN100 automatically shuts down. Battery Operating Time Operating time will vary depending on the charge level of the battery, its capacity and the power level drawn by the particular AC load, USB load, or...
Interference with Electronic Equipment Generally, most AC products operate with EN100 just as they would with household AC power. Below is information concerning two possible exceptions. Buzzing sound in audio systems and radios Some inexpensive stereo systems and AM-FM radios have inadequate internal power supply filtering and will “buzz”...
7 Troubleshooting PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, no inverter lights are Possible cause Solution Battery is defective. Check battery and replace if required. Loose connections. Check connections. PROBLEM: Measured inverter output is to o low. Possible cause Solution Standard “average- Inverter’s “modi ed sine reading”...
Page 15
Possible cause Solution Battery voltage is too low. Recharge battery. PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, RED FAULT light ON. Possible cause Solution AC product(s) connected Use a product with a power are rated at more than the rating less than the inverter’s inverter’s continuous continuous power rating.
Page 16
Specifications are subject to change without notice. AC Power Output EN100 AC output voltage (nominal) 115VAC/60Hz Continuous AC output power 80W + 10W USB AC output waveform Modified sine wave Maximum AC output surge power 200W AC output frequency 57HZ ± 63Hz USB D C output voltage 5V DC 2.1 Amp...
Page 17
DC ower ENC100 DC input voltage range (VDC) 13.8V DC, 8A Max Battery drain with no AC load 0.3A (at 12 V input) Efficiency (maximum) Low voltage shutdown point (nominal) 10.5V+ 0.5V High voltage shutdown point 15.5V+ 0.3V (nominal) Physical...
9 Warranty and Return Warranty by PowerBright What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by PowerBright and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your EN100. This warranty period lasts for 24 months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer.
Page 19
shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of PowerBright. PowerBright covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a PowerBright selected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada.
Page 20
What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to, and PowerBright will not be responsible for, any defect in or damage to: the product if it has been misused, neglected, improp- erly installed, physically damaged or altered, either...
Page 21
SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, POWERBRIGHT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EN100 REGARDING THE USE OF THE ENERGIZER IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES.
Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to PowerBright you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized, returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the wrong location.
Return Procedure Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging.