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ATD-5951
400 WATT INVERTER
Welcome.
This ATD product has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation.
Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your new ATD product, as it contains the
information you need to become familiar with its features and obtain the performance that will bring
you continued enjoyment for many years. Please keep this manual on file for future reference.
About ATD Inverters.
ATD, an innovator in portable inverter design, has developed a new line of super-efficient power inverters
with the highest surge capability in the industry. These extremely advanced, microprocessor controlled
units run cooler and more reliable than any in their class. Their superior surge capability allows them to
start even the most difficult loads, including color televisions, TV/VCR combinations, microwaves,
refrigeration units, even small air conditioners! They also have the highest efficiency available (up to
90%) which translates into longer running time and extended battery life.
Inverters convert low voltage, direct current (DC) to 110-volt alternating current (AC). Depending on the
model and its rated capacity, the inverters draw power either from standard 12 volt automobile and
marine batteries or from portable high power 12 volt sources.
Getting Started
When you turn on an appliance or a tool that operates using a motor or tubes, it requires an initial surge
of power to start up. This surge of power is referred to as the "starting load" or "peak load".
Once started, the tool or appliance requires less power to continue to operate. This is referred to as
"continuous load" in terms of power requirements. You will need to determine how much power your tool
or appliance requires to start up (starting load) and it's continued running power requirements
(continuous load). Power consumption is rated either in wattage (watts), or in amperes (amps)
and this information is usually stamped or printed on most appliances and equipment. If this information
is not indicated on the appliance or equipment, check the owner's manual or contact the manufacturer to
determine if the device you are using is compatible with a modified sine wave source.
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- Page 1 ATD-5951 400 WATT INVERTER Welcome. This ATD product has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your new ATD product, as it contains the information you need to become familiar with its features and obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years.
- Page 2 Multiply: AMPS X 110 (AC voltage) = WATTS This formula yields a close approximation of the continuous load of your appliance Multiply: WATTS X 2 = Starting Load This formula yields a close approximation of the starting load of your appliance. Most often the start up load of the appliance or power tool determines whether your inverter has the capability to power it.
- Page 3 Connecting Your Inverter Through the Car Cigarette Lighter or 12 Volt Power Port Make sure the On/OFF rocker switch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF (0) position. Connect the 12 volt power cord the power input terminals at the rear of the inverter making sure to match the color coded cables to the color coded terminals on the inverter (RED = Positive, BLACK = Negative).
- Page 4 Turn the inverter rocker switch to the ON(I) position. The LED Indicator Light should glow GREEN confirming that there is power running to the inverter. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the OFF(0) position. (The GREEN LED Power Indicator light may "blink"...
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Page 5: Television And Audio Suggestions
Blown Power Inverter Fuses. Your power inverter is equipped with a 40-amp spade type fuse. With reasonable care it should not be necessary to replace this fuses. Most blown fuses are the result of reverse polarity or a short circuit within the appliance or equipment being operated. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
The surge draw of the equipment or appliance being operated exceeds 800 watts. The circuit temperature exceeds 165°F. Note: The inverter is equipped with a cooling fan which is designed to run continuously while the inverter is operating. Automatic shut down caused by high circuit temperatures will occur when the cooling fan is unable to maintain a cool enough temperature for safe operation of the inverter. - Page 7 The modified sine wave produced by our inverters has a root mean square (RMS) voltage of 110 volts. The majority of AC voltmeters are calibrated for RMS voltage and assume that the measured waveform will be a pure sine wave. Consequently, these meters will not read the RMS modified sine wave voltage correctly and, when measuring the inverter output, the meters will read about 20 to 30 volts too low.
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Page 8: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM: Low or No Output Voltage Reason: Poor contact with lighter socket or battery clamps Solution: Unplug and reinsert 12 volt plug or reattach battery clamps. Reason: Using incorrect type of voltmeter to test output voltage. Solution: Use true RMS reading meter. PROBLEM: Red LED Indicator On Reason: Battery voltage below 9.5 volts. -
Page 9: Specifications
PROBLEM: TV Does Not Work Reason: TV does not turn on. Solution: Try turning the inverter ON/OFF/ON. Contact TV manufacturer for start up Surge specifications and/or to see if the TV is compatible with a modified sine wave. A larger inverter may be required. SPECIFICATIONS: Max. - Page 10 INVERTER CABLES 200W & 400W COME WITH A CIGARETTE LIGHTER PLUG/CABLE & CLAMP ON BATTERY CABLES 800W OR GREATER MUST BE HARD WIRED TO BATTERY *USE THE THICKEST WIRE AVAILABLE IN THE SHORTEST LENGTH PRACTICAL Wattage 0'-4' Length 5'-10' Length 800W #2 AWG #0 AWG...
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