Black & Decker pc 200 Manual page 5

Connecting devices to your inverter (fig. A - C)
AC devices
The power inverter is equipped with a standard mains
socket (7). Plug the cord from the equipment you wish to
operate into the mains socket (7). Make sure that the
wattage requirement of your equipment does not exceed the
rated wattage indicated on the unit.
The appliance can be hard-wired to an application, however
we recommend that you consult a qualified electrician for
this type of installation.
Note: Some power supplies may not operate with this
inverter due to the inrush currents required to start those
devices. The inverter will shut down in overload mode.
USB devices
The power inverter is equipped with a standard USB port (6).
Set the On/Off switch (2) to on and operate the
appliance as normal.
Plug the USB connector from the equipment you wish to
operate into the USB port (6) and operate as normal.
Warning! This appliance will not operate high wattage
appliances or equipment that produce heat, such as hair
dryers, microwave ovens and toasters.
Protective features of the power inverter
Your appliance monitors the following potentially hazardous
conditions:
Low voltage protection. This condition is not harmful
to the appliance but could damage the power source.
The appliance will sound an alarm when the source
voltage drops below 11 V +/- 0.5 Vdc and will
automatically shut down when input voltage drops to
10.5 +/- 0.5 Vdc. When the condition is corrected, turn
the appliance off and then on again.
Over voltage protection. The power inverter will
automatically shutdown when the input voltage exceeds
15.5 +/- 0.5 Vdc. When the conditions are corrected,
disconnect from the dc power source and reconnect.
Short circuit protection. A reverse polarity or short
circuit condition may cause external or internal fuses to
open and may cause irreversible damage to the
appliance. Take extra care to insure a correct polarity
connection.
Overload protection. The power inverter will
automatically shut down when the continuous load
exceeds the rated wattage. When the overload is
removed, reset the appliance by turning it off then on
again.
Over temperature protection. If the temperature
inside the appliance is too high, the appliance will
automatically shut down. Allow the appliance to cool for
at least 15 minutes before restarting after a heat-related
shutdown. Unplug the appliance while cooling.
Note: See 'Troubleshooting' section for LED indications.
Hints for optimum use
For best results, the appliance should be placed on a flat
and/or solid surface. The appliance should only be used in
locations that meet the following criteria:
DRY - Do not allow water or other liquids to come into
contact with the appliance.
COOL - The surrounding air temperature should be
between 4°C and 40°C (39°F and 105°F). Ideally
between 15°C and 25°C (60°F and 80°F). Keep the
appliance away from direct sunlight, when possible.
WELL VENTILATED - Keep the area surrounding the
appliance clear to ensure free air circulation.
Do not place items on or over the appliance during
operation. The appliance will shut down if the internal
temperature gets too hot.
SAFE - Do not use the appliance 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.
Warning! Rechargeable devices - Some rechargeable
devices do not operate well from a modified sine wave
inverter. They only operate correctly from a standard
household outlet which provides a pure sine wave.
Therefore, the manufacturer recommends that you operate
these type of devices from a standard household outlet only,
not from the appliance.
This problem does not occur with the majority of battery
operated equipment. Most of these devices use a separate
charger or transformer that is plugged into an ac mains
socket. The appliance is easily capable of running most
chargers and transformers.
Troubleshooting
LED indicator status
Normal condition
Low Voltage protection/High Voltage
protection
Over temperature protection
Overload protection/Short circuit protection Red
LED Colour
Green
Yellow
Green and
yellow
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