Solar PI1500X User Manual

Power inverter

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PI1500X Power Inverter
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Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or explosion, always
shield eyes. Read entire instruction manual before use.
Warning: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
User's Manual
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  • Page 1 PI1500X Power Inverter User’s Manual featuring WARNING Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or explosion, always shield eyes. Read entire instruction manual before use. Warning: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive...
  • Page 2: Safety Summary

    In the rare event that your SOLAR power inverter contains a damaged item, is missing any specific item or requires warranty service, please call Technical Service at (913) 310-1050.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    12 Volt power source. Do not operate the SOLAR power inverter in the vicinity of flammables, such as gasoline, etc. Do not operate the inverter in areas where fumes or gases may accumulate, such as battery compartments.
  • Page 4: Personal Precautions

    NEVER connect your SOLAR power inverter to a frozen battery. While some of our smaller units are designed to plug into a 12 Volt vehicle outlet, larger models must be properly connected to a battery.
  • Page 5 In the event the automatic shut down protection occurs or the inverter sounds a continuous audible alarm, turn the power inverter immediately. Do not re-start the SOLAR power inverter until the source of the problem has been identified and corrected.
  • Page 6: How Power Inverters Work

    20-30 Volts below the actual output. To accurately measure the the output voltage of your SOLAR power inverter, use only a voltmeter identified as a “True RMS” reading voltmeter.
  • Page 7 12 Volt power source when not in use. Use of an extension cord between the SOLAR power inverter and the device being powered will not significantly decrease the power generated by the power inverter.
  • Page 8: Solar Power Inverter Safety Features

    SOLAR Power Inverter Safety Features Your SOLAR power inverter is equipped with automatic shut off protection which will be activated if any of several unsafe operating conditions exist. In the event that any of the following conditions occurs, the power inverter will shut down: 1.
  • Page 9 SOLAR Power Inverter Maintenance – Replacing Blown fuses Your SOLAR power inverter is equipped with fuses of specific amperage rating and physical design. In most cases, the fuses should not need to be replaced. If you require replacement fuses, it is important that you purchase and install the correct replacement fuse(s).
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Inverter. Answer: Using the incorrect type of voltmeter to test the output voltage. To accurately measure the the output voltage of your SOLAR Power Inverter, use only a voltmeter identified as a “True RMS” reading voltmeter. Problem: Red LED ON...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Electrical Specifications 150 W Maximum continuous AC power Surge capacity (peak) Surge Capacity Peak Seconds Peak efficiency No load current draw <0.3 A DC Low Voltage Alarm DC Low Voltage Shut-Down DC Over Voltage Shut-Down Over Temperature Protectoin Cooling Fan Overload Protection Input voltage range 10 - 15 VDC...
  • Page 12: Warranty

    WARRANTY SOLAR Power Inverters are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the original date of purchase – original purchase receipt required to obtain warranty. This warranty is not extended to products which, in Clore Automotive's sole judgement, have been misused, abused or modified from their original state.

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