Battery Use; Protective Features; Common Problems - Peak PKC0AW Owner's Manual

Monitor the temperature of the device(s) for the fi rst 10 minutes of operation to
determine its temperature. If the temperature of the device(s) becomes excessively hot, it is
an indication that the device(s) should not be used with this Inverter.
4. When shutting down, fi rst turn off the appliance(s) or device(s).
5. Remove the power plug(s) from the Inverter's 120-volt AC receptacle(s).
6. Turn the Inverter's ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. A small "chirp" sound will be heard when
you switch it off.
7. Disconnect the cable leads from the battery or power source.
8. Disconnect the cable leads from the screw connectors.
9. Place the washers and screw connector caps back onto the studs.

Battery Use

If you are using a vehicle battery and operating appliance(s) or device(s) that use 1700 watts or more
combined, it is recommended that you run the engine continuously while using this wattage. If you
are operating appliance(s) or device(s) that use less than 1700 watts, run the vehicle's engine for 15
minutes every hour to recharge the battery.
The Power Inverter may be used with the engine on or off. However, it may not operate while the
engine is being started, as battery voltage can drop substantially during starting.
The Inverter draws little current from the battery when it is not supplying power to a load. Typically,
this Power Inverter draws less than ?? amps. It is recommended that you disconnect the Inverter
from the battery when not in use.

Protective Features

Low Voltage Alarm (Red LED will light) - This state is not harmful to the Inverter, but could damage
the power source. An audible alarm sounds when the input voltage drops to 10.5 volts and the
Inverter shuts off when the input voltage drops to 10.0 volts. When ample power is supplied, the
Inverter may then be turned back on.
Over-Voltage Protection - The Inverter will automatically shut down when the input voltage exceeds
16 volts DC.
Overload Protection - The Inverter will automatically shut down if the continuous wattage draw
exceeds its maximum rating.
To reset the Inverter:
1. Unplug all devices from the Inverter.
2. Disconnect the Inverter from the power source.
3. Reconnect the Inverter to the power source.
4. Verify the wattage before plugging any device back into the Inverter.
Temperature Protection - If the temperature of the external heat sink reaches 149˚F (65˚C), the
Inverter will shut down automatically. Turn the Inverter off. Let it cool down for about 15 minutes
before restarting.

Common Problems

Power tools will start but will not continue to run - Some induction motors (motors without
brushes) may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating in order to start up. If the power tool runs only
momentarily when power is applied, try to leave the power to the tool on while quickly and repeatedly
turning the Inverter on and off.
Buzzing in audio systems - Some inexpensive stereo systems will emit a buzzing sound from their
speakers when operating from the Inverter. This is because the power supply in the device does not
adequately fi lter the modifi ed sine wave produced by the Inverter.
Television interference - The Inverter is shielded and fi ltered to minimize interference with TV
signals. In some cases, especially with weak TV signals, some interference may be visible. Try the
following corrective measures:
•
Position the Inverter as far away as possible from the television, the antenna and the antenna
cable.
•
Adjust the orientation of the Inverter, the antenna cable and the TV power cable to minimize
interference.
•
Use high-quality, shielded antenna cable.
•
Do not operate high-power loads with the Inverter while the television is on.
Operating a microwave - The power rating used with microwave ovens is the "cooking power" which
qualifi es as the power being "delivered" to the food being microwaved. The actual operating power
requirement rating is higher than the cooking power rating. This is usually referenced on the back of
the microwave. If the operating power requirement cannot be found on the back of the microwave,
check the owner's manual or contact the manufacturer.
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