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• For use with 12V systems
• Input DC voltage range: DC 10V‐15V
• Overload and short‐circuit protection
• Built‐in cooling fan
• (2) 110V AC 3‐prong grounded receptacles and overload indicator
• Modified sine wave
• (1) replaceable 20 Amp fuse
• Cigarette lighter plug‐in cable included
• 14 AWG 24" cigarette plug cable (black/red) with battery clamp
• Maximum Continuous Power: 200W
• Peak Load Power Rate: Up to 400W
• No Load Current Draw: Up to 0.3 Amps
ATD‐5950
200 WATT INVERTER
REV 03‐13
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- Page 1 ATD‐5950 200 WATT INVERTER • For use with 12V systems • Input DC voltage range: DC 10V‐15V • Overload and short‐circuit protection • Built‐in cooling fan • (2) 110V AC 3‐prong grounded receptacles and overload indicator • Modified sine wave • (1) replaceable 20 Amp fuse • Cigarette lighter plug‐in cable included • 14 AWG 24" cigarette plug cable (black/red) with battery clamp • Maximum Continuous Power: 200W • Peak Load Power Rate: Up to 400W • No Load Current Draw: Up to 0.3 Amps REV 03‐13 ...
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Page 2: General Safety Warnings
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 ... - Page 3 Lead Acid Battery Safety Warnings CA Prop 65 WARNING: Batteries contain lead and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: WORKING AROUND LEAD‐ACID BATTERIES MAY BE DANGEROUS. • Lead‐acid batteries release explosive gases during normal operation, charging and jump starting. • All lead‐acid batteries (car, truck and boat) produce hydrogen gas which may violently explode in the presence of fire or sparks. Do not smoke, use matches or a cigarette lighter while near batteries. • Only work with lead‐acid batteries in a well‐ventilated area. Do not handle the battery while wearing vinyl clothing because static electricity sparks are generated when vinyl clothing is rubbed. • To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine. EYE PROTECTION: • User and bystanders should always wear eye protection, appropriate protective clothing and other safety equipment when working near lead‐acid batteries. Do not touch eyes while working on or around lead‐ acid batteries. • IF SPLASHED WITH BATTERY ACID, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA SUCH AS FACE AND PARTICULARLY THE EYES WITH CLEAN WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AND CONTINUE FLUSHING FACE AND EYES UNTIL MEDICAL HELP ARRIVES. WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT: • Use extreme caution while working within the engine compartment, because moving parts may cause severe injury. Read and follow all safety instructions published in the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS / PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: • Never work alone with lead‐acid batteries. Make sure that someone is around to give assistance if you need help. •...
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Page 4: Electrical Safety Warnings
Electrical Safety Warnings WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury or death. WARNING: Before connecting a tool to a power supply, always check to ensure the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the nameplate of the tool. A power supply with a voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the tool. Using a power supply with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor. If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. WARNING: Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. This tool is equipped with a 3‐prong plug and a 3‐wire grounding system. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. NOTE : Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still doesn’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT use in damp conditions, on wet surfaces, or expose to rain. Do not plug in this tool or operate it with wet hands or while standing in water. WARNING: Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. WARNING: Do not carry the power tool with your finger on the switch. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging the tool into the power outlet. In the event of a power failure while a tool is being used, turn the switch off to prevent surprise starting when the power is restored. WARNING: Always remove the power cord from the electric outlet when making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning or working on the tool. WARNING: Care should be taken to arrange the cord so it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. WARNING: Never attempt to plug in or operate equipment with defective or damaged wires, power cord or power cord plug. Have any defective or damaged parts replaced immediately by qualified personnel. WARNING: Avoid body contact with electrically grounded surfaces. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. ... - Page 5 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended Inverter Safety Warnings WARNING: Read all the Cautions and Warnings before installing and using the power inverter. The inverter must be properly installed. If you are not familiar with 12 volt high current wiring, it is recommended that you have a professional automotive installer install the inverter. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury or death. WARNING The power inverter generates 115 VAC power from your 12 volt car battery. Treat the 115 VAC output just like you treat the 115 VAC in your house. Keep children away from the unit. WARNING: ATD Tools, Inc. does not authorize or recommend this inverter or any related products to be used with life support devices or systems. REV 03‐13 ...
- Page 6 Inverter Safety Warnings (Continued) WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: With use, the inverter will become warm and possibly hot. Keep it away from any heat sensitive materials. Make sure the inverter is not close to any potential source of flammable fumes, gases or clothing. Keep the unit away from flammable material or in any location which may accumulate flammable fumes ...
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Page 7: Getting Started
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 ... - Page 8 Connecting Your Inverter Make sure the ON/OFF rocker switch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF (0) position. Remove your cigarette lighter and push the 12 volt power plug firmly into the cigarette lighter receptacle in your vehicle. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the ON (I) position. The GREEN LED Indicator light should glow, confirming that there is power running to the inverter. Confirm that the appliance to be operated is turned OFF. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the OFF (0) position. Plug the appliance into the AC receptacle on the front panel of the inverter. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the ON (I) position. Turn the equipment or appliance on. ...
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Page 9: Television And Audio Suggestions
Television and Audio Suggestions Although these inverters are shielded and filtered to minimize signal interference, some interference with your television picture may be unavoidable, especially with weak signals. However, here are some suggestions that may improve reception. First, make sure that television antenna produces a clear signal under normal operating conditions (i.e., at home plugged into a standard 110V AC wall outlet). Also, ensure that the antenna cable is properly shielded and of good quality. Change the positions of the inverter, antenna cables and television power cord. Isolate the television, its power cord and antenna cables from the 12‐volt power source by running an extension cord from the inverter to the television set. Coil the television power cord and the input cables running from the 12‐volt power source to the inverter. Attach a "Ferrite Data Line Filter" to the television power cord. More than one filter may be required. These filters are available at most electronic supply stores. Note • Inexpensive sound systems may emit a "buzzing" sound when operated with the inverter. This is due to inadequate filters in the sound system. There is no solution to this problem short of purchasing a sound system with a higher quality power supply. Blown Automotive Fuses Depending on the make and model of your automobile, running the power inverter near full capacity from your cigarette lighter port may result in a blown automotive cigarette lighter fuse. This fuse will need to be replaced with the same size fuse. Please note, a blown automotive fuse will not cause damage to your car wiring. To avoid blowing an automotive fuse in this situation, do not operate the power inverter over 200 watts for extended periods of time from your cigarette lighter or 12 volt power port. Blown Power Inverter Fuses Your power inverter is equipped with a 20‐amp spade type fuse. With reasonable care it should not be necessary to replace these fuses. Most blown fuses are the result of reverse polarity or a short circuit within the appliance or equipment being operated. If the fuse happens to blow, disconnect the appliance or equipment immediately, find the source of the problem, repair it, and then install a new fuse. Source of Power Most automobile and marine batteries will provide an ample power supply to the inverter for 30 to 60 minutes even when the engine is off. Actual time may vary depending upon the age and condition of the battery, and the power demand being placed on it by the equipment being operated with the inverter. If you decide to use the inverter while the engine is off, we recommend that you start the engine every hour and let it run for approximately 10 minutes to recharge the battery. We also recommend that the device plugged into the inverter be turned OFF before starting the vehicle engine. Although it is not necessary to disconnect the inverter when turning over the engine, it may momentarily cease to operate as the battery voltage decreases. When the inverter is not supplying power, it draws very low amperage from the battery and may be left connected to the battery for up to three hours. However, we recommend the inverter always be disconnected when not in use. ... -
Page 10: How Power Inverters Work
Inverter Protection Features The RED LED Indicator light will turn on and the inverter will turn itself off automatically when: The power input from the battery drops to 9.5 volts.(When the power input drops to 10.5 volts, an alarm will sound for an extended period). The power input from the battery exceeds 15.5 volts. The continuous draw of the equipment or appliance being operated exceeds 200 watts. The surge draw of the equipment or appliance being operated exceeds 400 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. • In the event of automatic shut down or continuous audible alarm, turn the inverter rocker switch to the OFF (0) position until the source of the problem has been determined and resolved. How Power Inverters Work There are two stages in which a power inverter changes the 12‐volt DC (or battery) power into 110V AC (household current). STAGE 1: The inverter uses a DC‐to‐DC converter to increase the DC input voltage from the power source to 145 volts DC. ... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
In Review • Never attempt to operate the inverter from any power source other than a 12‐volt DC volt battery. • The inverter is designed to be connected to the power source with the 12 volt power plug. Do not attempt to modify the power cord or plug. • While connecting the inverter to the power source, make certain that the inverter is positioned far away from any potential source of flammable fumes or gases, • Make certain the power consumption of the appliance or equipment you wish to operate is compatible with the capacity of the inverter. Do not exceed 200 watts. • When attempting to operate battery chargers, monitor the temperature of the battery charger for approximately 10 minutes. If the battery charger becomes abnormally warm, disconnect it from the inverter immediately. • Use only 20 amp spade type fuses. • When operating the inverter with an automobile or marine battery, start the engine every 30 to 60 minutes and let it run for approximately 10 minutes to recharge the battery. • In the event of a continuous audible alarm or automatic shut down, turn the inverter OFF immediately. Do not restart the inverter until the source of the problem has been identified and corrected. • To avoid battery drain, always disconnect the inverter when not in use. • Do not expose the inverter to rain or moisture. • Avoid placing the inverter near sources of heat or in direct sunlight. • While in use, make sure the inverter is properly ventilated. • Do not operate the inverter near flammable materials, fumes or gases. 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. ... - Page 12 PROBLEM: Red LED Indicator On (Continued) _____ Reason: Inverter is too hot (thermal shut down mode). Solution: Allow inverter to cool. Check for adequate ventilation. Reduce the load on the inverter to rated continuous power output. _____ Reason: Unit may be defective. Solution: See Warranty and call customer service. PROBLEM: TV Interference Reason: Electrical interference from the inverter. Solution: Add a ferrite data line filter on to the TV power cord. Refer to TV & Audio section of this manual. PROBLEM: Low Battery Alarm On All The Time Reason: Input voltage below 10.5 volts. Solution: Keep input voltage above 10.5 volts to maintain regulation. Reason: Poor or weak battery. Solution: Recharge or Replace battery. Reason: Inadequate power being delivered to the inverter or excessive voltage drop Solution: Check condition of cigarette lighter socket. Clean or replace if necessary, or check cable clamp connections. PROBLEM: TV Does Not Work Reason: TV does not turn on. Solution: Try turning the inverter ON/OFF/ON. Contact TV manufacturer for startup surge specifications ...
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Page 13: Power Cord Specification
SPECIFICATIONS Max. Continuous Power...............200 Watts Surge Capability (Peak Power) .............400 Watts No Load Current Draw ..............0.3A Waveform ...................Modified Sine Wave Input Voltage Range ..............DC11‐15V AC Receptacles ................110V AC 3 prong grounded Fuse ...................20 amp (spade type) Dimensions …………………………………………………………………………………….4.88” x 4.96” x 2.05” (124mmx126mmx52mm) Weight…………………………………………………….………...….……....1.6Ib (0.75 kg) Power Cord Specification 1pc 18AWG x 2c (Black) with cigarette plug 1pc 14AWG x 2c (Black) with Battery Clamp (Black, Red) Inverter Cables 200W & 400W Inverters 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 1000W #0 AWG #2/0 AWG 1500W #0 AWG #2/0 AWG 2000W #2/0 AWG... -
Page 14: Warranty
WARRANTY 1 YEAR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY AND CONFIRMED RECEIPT (S) SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES The warranty is only made available by returning the product to the point of sale. PURCHASED FROM:________________________________________________ DATE PURCHASED: ________________________________________________ INVOICE/RECIEPT NUMBER:_________________________________________ Your ATD‐5950 is warranted for a period of 12 months from the original date of. Any consumable items, such as carbon brushes, batteries, drill and driver bits and chucks are covered by a 90 day warranty. This warranty is valid for defects in workmanship or materials only, and is handled at the point of sale. The warranty given on this tool is against defects in workmanship and materials only. Any misuse, abuse or accidental damage is not covered by warranty. The following actions will also result in the warranty being void: • If the tool has been operated on a supply voltage other than that specified on the tool. • If the tool shows signs of damage or defects caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents or alterations. • If the tool is disassembled or tampered with in any way. Note: Warranty excludes consumable parts such as carbon brushes, batteries, drill and driver bits and chucks. [Affix receipt or invoice here for safe keeping] REV 03‐13 ...
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