Table Of Contents; Safety Precautions; Power Inverter Safety - Peak PKC0AW Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ 2
Power Inverter Safety .............................................................................................................. 2
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 3
FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 3
OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 4
Determining Power Consumption ........................................................................................... 4
Power Source .......................................................................................................................... 5
Determining Battery Capacity and Operating Time ................................................................ 5
Positioning of Power Inverter .................................................................................................. 5
Marine Installation ................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting to Power Source .................................................................................................. 6
Connecting to 12-volt Battery or 12-volt DC Using Supplied Cables ............................. 6
Solid Wiring to Power Source ................................................................................................. 6
Determining Proper Cable Length and Gauge ............................................................... 6
Installing Cables ............................................................................................................. 6
Connecting a Load to the Power Inverter ................................................................................ 7
Battery Use .................................................................................................................... 8
Protective Features ................................................................................................................. 8
Common Problems ................................................................................................................. 8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 9
Storage ................................................................................................................................... 9
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 9
Disposal .................................................................................................................................. 9
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 9
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................... 10
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................................... 10
To Obtain Service ................................................................................................................. 10

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This safety alert symbol indicates that a potential personal injury hazard is present. The symbol
is usually used with a signal word (e.g., WARNING) which designates the degree or level of hazard
seriousness.
The signal word WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
The signal word NOTICE indicates a situation which can cause damage to the product, other
personal property and/or to the environment, or cause the product to operate improperly.
The combination of the safety alert symbol and signal word is used in safety messages throughout
this manual and on safety labels on this product.
All safety messages that follow have
comply could result in death or serious injury.

Power Inverter Safety

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This product contains lead and/or lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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KEEP THE POWER INVERTER AND ITS ACCESSORIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Do not use the Power Inverter with medical devices. It is not tested for medical applications.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended while using the Power Inverter.
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Do not operate the Power Inverter if the battery cables are damaged. Replace damaged battery
cables immediately.
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Keep the Power Inverter and battery cables away from the vehicle's mechanical controls and
rotating components when using the Inverter.
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Do not attempt to connect the Power Inverter to the battery of the vehicle while the engine is
operating.
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Do not modify the Inverter's battery cables in any way.
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Do not operate the Power Inverter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or been damaged
in any other way.
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Do not disassemble the Power Inverter. There are no serviceable components within the Inverter.
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Do not install or operate the Power Inverter in areas designated as IGNITION PROTECTED. The
Inverter is not approved for ignition protected areas.
WARNING
level hazards. Failure to
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