DeWalt DXAEPI140 Manual

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

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140 Watt Power Inverter
The DXAEPI140 140 Watt Power Inverter is a D_eWALT 140W power inverter configured to supply continuous power in the form of a 120 volt AC outlet and two 5 volt USB power ports to run most household or electronic appliances.

This apparatus or its power cord contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Follow all instructions.
4. Avoid dangerous environments. Don't use the inverter in damp or wet locations. Don't use the inverter in the rain or snow.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Keep the inverter away from children. This is not a toy!
7. Store indoors. When not in use, inverters should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up places – out of the reach of children.
8. Unplug the inverter when not in use.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Check for damaged parts. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by manufacturer unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual before further use. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Contact the manufacturer at 1-888-394-3392 for more information.
11. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Specific Safety Instructions for Inverters

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Do not make any electrical connections or disconnections in areas designated as IGNITION PROTECTED. This includes DC cigarette lighter type plug connection. This unit is NOT approved for ignition protected areas.
• NEVER immerse the unit in water or any other liquid, or use when wet.
• Do not insert foreign objects into the inverter's outlets.
• Do not attach USB hubs or more than one personal electronic device to each USB Port.
• Extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
  

Outdoor use extension cords. When an appliance plugged into this unit is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked. Note that this inverter is not intended to be used outdoors.

To reduce the risk of fire:

• Do not operate near flammable materials, fumes or gases.
• Do not expose to extreme heat or flames.
• If the vehicle accessory outlet fuse opens (blows) when plugging in this inverter, do not use this inverter with this vehicle accessory outlet:
  • Do not repeatedly replace the fuse.
  • Do not replace the vehicle accessory outlet fuse with one of a higher amperage rating.
  • Never attempt to patch the fuse with tin foil or wire. Any of these actions may cause serious electrical damage and/ or a fire.

This inverter is rated to draw 12 amperes from a 12V vehicle outlet. Ensure that the engine system in your vehicle can supply sufficient energy to the inverter without causing the vehicle accessory outlet fuse to open.

The fuse must be rated higher than 15 amps. Information on the vehicle accessory fuse ratings are typically found in the vehicle operator's manual.

To reduce the risk of injury or property damage:

• It is not necessary (or desirable) to turn your vehicle on to operate this inverter. Simply turn the engine switch to the accessory position (usually the second position, just before "engine start"). Or turn on the running lights (the small lights that surround the car). This is generally the first button on the light switch, depending on the make of vehicle.
• If the inverter shuts down repeatedly, the car battery charge may be low. Discontinue inverter use to avoid draining the battery.

• Disconnect appliance plug from inverter outlet before working on the appliance.
• Do not attempt to connect or set up the inverter or its components while operating your vehicle. Not paying attention to the road may result in a serious accident.
• Always use the inverter where there is adequate ventilation. Do not block ventilation slots.
• Always turn the inverter off by disconnecting it from the power source when not in use.
• Make sure the nominal powering voltage is 12 volts DC.
• Do not use with positive ground electrical systems.

* Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse and may cause permanent damage to the inverter and will void warranty.

*The majority of modern automobiles, RVs and trucks are negative ground.

• Keep in mind that this inverter will not operate high wattage appliances or equipment that produces heat, such as coffee makers, hair dryers, microwave ovens and toasters.
• Do not open the inverter — there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the inverter will void manufacturer's warranty.
• Do not use this inverter with medical devices. It is not tested for medical applications.
• Install and operate inverter only as described in this Instruction Manual.

To reduce the risk of property damage:

• The Power Inverter must be connected only to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. The unit will not operate from a 6 volt battery and will sustain permanent damage if connected to a 24 volt battery.
• Always connect the inverter to the 12 volt DC power source before plugging any devices into the unit.
• The standard North American 120 volt AC and USB outlets allow simultaneous operation of multiple devices. Simply plug the equipment into the unit and operate normally.
• Ensure that the wattage of all equipment simultaneously plugged into the inverter does not exceed 140 watts for 60 minutes and 120 watts continuous or the unit may overheat and shut down.
  
  Rechargeable devices
• Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be charged by plugging them directly into an AC receptacle. These devices may damage the inverter or the charging circuit.
• When using a rechargeable device, monitor its temperature for the initial ten minutes of use to determine if it produces excessive heat.
• If excessive heat is produced, this indicates the device should not be used with this inverter.
• This problem does not occur with most of the battery-operated equipment. Most of these devices use a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle.
• The inverter is capable of running most chargers and transformers.

Incompatible products: Certain products contain power supplies or circuits that are not compatible with an inverter using a modified sine wave output (such as this inverter) and may be damaged by using this inverter.

If your product requires pure sine wave AC input power to function properly, the instruction manual for your product could state this. If in doubt, you should contact your product manufacturer PRIOR TO USE.

Some products must be powered from a pure sine wave power source, such as standard household power, or a "pure sine wave" inverter in order to function properly.

Your product could be damaged by this inverter if it contains:

• Microwave ovens;
• Transformerless battery chargers
• Capacitive coupled power supplies

If an incompatible product is used with this inverter:

• The product might not operate at all, with no indication of failure. The product fuse might open as a result of trying to use it with the inverter.
• The product might exhibit unusual operation (such as, intermittent operation, buzzing, and the like.)

NOTE: Some laptop computers may not operate with this inverter.

If the product does not operate normally, to reduce the risk of injury or property damage, turn the product off immediately and unplug it from the inverter.

To reduce the risk of injury: Do NOT touch the metal part of the DC plug after use as its surface may be quite hot after extensive operation.

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Components

(Fig. 1)

Front

1. 12V DC accessory plug
2. Three-prong 120 volt AC mounting clip outlet (under protective cover)
3. USB power ports (under protective cover)
4. On/off button with power/fault LED indicator

Back

5. Holes for attaching the
6. Mounting clip
7. Mounting clip screws (2 pcs.) (KA3x12)
8. Mounting clip double-sided tape (2 pcs.)

How This Inverter Works

This inverter is an electronic device that converts low voltage DC (direct current) electricity from a battery to 120 volts AC (alternating current) household power. It converts power in two stages. The first stage is a DC-to-DC conversion process that raises the low voltage DC at the inverter input to 145 volts DC. The second stage is a MOSFET bridge stage that converts the high voltage DC into 120 volts, 60 Hz AC.

Power Inverter Output Waveform

The AC output waveform of this inverter is known as a modified sine wave. It is a stepped waveform that has characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power. This type of waveform is suitable for most AC loads, including linear and switching power supplies used in electronic equipment, transformers, and small motors.

Protective Features

The inverter monitors the following conditions:

Input Voltage Too Low: This condition is not harmful to the inverter, but could damage the power source, so the inverter will automatically shut down when input voltage drops below 10.5 ± 0.5 volts DC.

Input Voltage Too High: The inverter will automatically shut down when DC input voltage exceeds 16 ± 0.5 volts, 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 Power/Fault LED Indicator will flash to indicate an input voltage too low, input voltage too high, thermal fault condition or to indicate an overload or short circuit fault condition before automatic shutdown occurs.

Rated Versus Actual Current Draw of Equipment

Most electrical tools, appliances, electronic devices and audio/visual equipment have labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts. Make sure that the total power consumption of all devices to be simultaneously operated from the AC outlet and the dual USB power ports is below 140 watts for 60 minutes and 120 watts continuous or the unit may overheat and shut down. If the power consumption is rated in amps AC, simply multiply by the AC volts (120) to determine the wattage.

Resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter to run; however, it will not run larger resistive loads (such as electric stoves and heaters), which require far more wattage than the inverter can deliver. Inductive loads (such as TVs and stereos) require more current to operate than do resistive loads of the same wattage rating.

For safety reasons, the inverter will simply shut down if it is overloaded. To restart the unit, simply unplug all devices plugged into the inverter; disconnect the inverter from any 12 volt DC power source; then reconnect the inverter BEFORE plugging the appliance(s) back in.

Operating Instructions

The power/fault LED indicator lights blue when the inverter is properly connected to a functioning DC power source and the on/off button is pressed to turn the unit on. The AC and USB outlets are ready to use. (If the power/fault LED indicator flashes, refer to the Troubleshooting Section of this Instruction Manual.)

To turn the unit off, press the on/off button to turn the unit off, then disconnect it from the 12 volt DC power source.

Operation of the 120 Volt AC Outlet and USB Power Ports

1. Connect the unit's 12V DC accessory plug to a vehicle's accessory outlet or other 12 volt DC power source. Make sure there is adequate space for proper ventilation of the inverter.
2. Rotate the plug slightly to make sure there is good contact.
3. Press the on/off button to turn the inverter on.
4. The power/fault LED indicator will light blue, indicating a proper connection. If the power/fault LED indicator flashes, a fault condition exists. Refer to the Troubleshooting Section of this Instruction Manual.
5. Plug the (110/120 volt AC) appliance into the inverter's three-prong AC outlet and/or plug the USB-powered devices into the inverter's USB power ports and operate normally.

NOTES:

1. If the inverter does not work, make sure the ignition/accessory switch is actually powering the accessory outlet. Some vehicles require the ignition switch to be turned on.
2. Some laptop computers may not operate with this inverter.
3. The inverter will not operate appliances and equipment that generate heat, such as hair dryers, electric blankets, microwave ovens and toasters.
4. T his inverter's USB power ports do not support data communication. The ports only provide a total of 3.1A (5V each) to external USB-powered devices.
5. Some USB-powered household electronics may not operate with these USB power ports. Check the manual of the corresponding electronic device to confirm that it can be used with this type of USB power port.
6. Remember to disconnect the unit from any power source when it is not in use.

To reduce the risk of property damage: Remember to turn the inverter off and disconnect it from any power source when it is not in use. Also remember to turn off the accessory outlet switch to avoid draining's the vehicle's battery.

Mounting the unit by Mounting Clip

The unit can be mounted on any flat, secure surface, especially inside the vehicle, by installing the mounting clip located at the back of unit.

1. Gently slide the mounting clip off the back of the inverter.
2. Mount the mounting clip with two supplied KA3x12 screws or the two supplied pieces of double-sided tape on any flat, secure surface.
3. To attach the inverter to the mounting clip, slide the unit into the mounting clip until you hear a "click" indicating the unit is secured in place.
4. To detach the unit, gently slide it off the mounting clip.
   
   To reduce the risk of product damage:

• Only use the mounting clip for mounting the inverter. The mounting clip is not intended to support additional weight. Do not attach to or hang anything from the mounted inverter.
• When disconnecting an appliance from the mounted inverter, use one hand to hold the mounted inverter in place and gently unplug the appliance with the other hand. Otherwise, the inverter could be unseated from the mounting and fall.
• Always gently slide the inverter off the mounting clip. Forcing the inverter in any way could damage the locking mechanism.

Operating Tips

The inverter should only be operated in locations that are:
DRY — Do not allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter.
COOL — Surrounding air temperature should ideally be 10-20°C (5068°F). Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight, when possible.
WELL-VENTILATED — Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around the unit. Do not place items on or over the inverter during operation. The unit will shut down if the internal temperature gets too hot. The inverter will auto-reset after it cools down.
SAFE — Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any locations that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases. This is an electrical appliance that can briefly spark when electrical connections are made or broken.

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.

FUSE REPLACEMENT

If the inverter is overloaded, and the blue LED is not lit, the internal 15 amp fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse:

1. Unscrew the flange of the plug (counterclockwise).
2. Remove the end contact, flange and fuse.
3. Inspect the fuse to see if it is good or blown.
4. Replace with a new 15 amp fuse, if needed.
5. Carefully reassemble the fuse, end contact and flange. Do not overtighten the flange (clockwise).

Common Power Output Problems

Accessories

Since accessories, other than those offered by D_eWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this unit could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only D_eWALT recommended accessories should be used with this product.

If you need assistance regarding accessories, please contact the manufacturer at 1-888-394-3392 or CustomerService@dewalt12volt. com.

Service Information

Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the manufacturer at 1-888-394-3392 or CustomerService@dewalt12volt.com.

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