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Item 60704 

        

Battery Precautions

1. 

Wear splash-resistant ANSI-approved 

safety goggles and electrically-insulated 

gloves while working near batteries.

2.  Charge, store, and maintain batteries 

according to supplier’s instructions.

3.  Locate batteries in a clean, well-ventilated area, 

away from ignition sources and flammable materials.   

Vented lead-acid batteries release 

explosive hydrogen gas while charging.

4.  Only connect similar batteries together.   

Do not connect old and new batteries together,  

flooded and gel cells together, or  

batteries of different capacities together.

5. 

Use only 12 V batteries with this item. 

6. 

Connect batteries in parallel ONLY  

(negative terminals together to one cable; 

positive terminals together to the other cable).

7. 

Install a properly rated fuse on the 

positive output of the battery bank.

Operation Precautions

1.  Multiple outlet power strips with switches and circuit 

breakers only interrupt power to the “hot” receptacle 

terminals. The “neutral” terminals remain powered 

with respect to the “ground” terminals.   

So strip switch may be off,  

but part of device may still be powered.

2.  Inspect supply connections before use to ensure 

they are tight and that insulation is not damaged.

3.  Do not use this Inverter to power sensitive 

devices such as medical devices or computers.  

Do not use in ignition protected areas.

4.  Some rechargeable devices can damage the 

Inverter.  Check the temperature of the device 

several times when it is charging.  If the device 

becomes extremely hot; turn the power off, remove 

the device, and do not use with the Inverter again.

5.  Check for breakage of parts and any other 

condition that may affect the Inverter’s operation.  

If damaged, have it repaired before use.

6.  Do not attempt to power a device, or combination 

of devices, that will require more than the 

rated output of this Inverter.  This may damage 

the Inverter or the attached devices.

7.  Appliances such as microwave ovens will 

normally draw more than their rated current. 

For example: A typical 600 watt microwave oven 

will draw approximately 1,000 watts.

8.  Do not attach a battery charger if the charger 

carries a warning that dangerous voltages 

are present at the battery terminals.

9.  Some fluorescent lamps may not operate properly 

with this type of Inverter.  

If the bulb appears to be too bright, or fails to light, 

do not use the lamp with this Inverter.

10. Some fans with synchronous motors may slightly 

increase in speed when powered by the Inverter. 

This is not harmful to the fan or to the Inverter.

11.  Inverter will consume some power while on, even 

without loads attached.  Turn Inverter off after use.

Service Precautions

1. 

DO NOT OPEN HOUSING.

   

Contains no user-serviceable parts.  

Internal parts may be electrified, 

even with Inverter off and 

power disconnected.

2.  Maintain labels and nameplates on the Inverter.   

These carry important safety information.   

If unreadable or missing, contact 

Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

3. 

Have your Inverter serviced by a qualified 

repair person using only identical 

replacement parts.  This will ensure that 

the safety of the Inverter is maintained.

4. 

Fuses must be replaced with fuses of 

the same type and rating only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Summary of Contents for 60635

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Page 2: ...voltage alarm 10 5 0 5 V Low voltage shutdown 10 0 5 V Thermal Shutdown 149 9 F Note Battery charge level wire length and other factors will effect performance WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Indicates a hazardous situation ...

Page 3: ... well ventilated area and do not cover ventilation openings or cooling fins Do not install in engine compartment Especially avoid placing the Inverter on carpets and rugs they are not only flammable but they also obstruct vents underneath it 3 Keep combustible materials and gasses away from the Inverter The Inverter produces sparks and heat during operation and can start a fire 4 Connect to 12 VDC...

Page 4: ... device becomes extremely hot turn the power off remove the device and do not use with the Inverter again 5 Check for breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the Inverter s operation If damaged have it repaired before use 6 Do not attempt to power a device or combination of devices that will require more than the rated output of this Inverter This may damage the Inverter or the a...

Page 5: ...ll 1 800 444 3353 Item 60704 Symbology Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories Inc V Volts Alternating Current Alternating Current Supply Direct Current Supply A Amperes Ø Phase Equipment Grounding Conductor ...

Page 6: ... has a number of shut down points for the safety of the operator the Inverter and the devices being used with it If the DC input voltage drops too low the alarm on the Inverter will sound If the input voltage drops further the Inverter will shut down automatically to prevent permanent battery damage Recharge the battery soon If the DC input voltage exceeds 15V the Inverter will shut down automatic...

Page 7: ...he thickness recommended on the specification sheet or thicker Since amp draw on this low voltage circuit will be very high thinner cables present a fire hazard Locate battery bank in a clean well ventilated area away from ignition sources and flammable materials Batteries release explosive hydrogen gas while charging Charge store and maintain batteries according to supplier s instructions b OUTPU...

Page 8: ... the device with the Inverter 3 Turn the device s on one at a time If the alarm sounds turn off the device s Unplug the device s from the Inverter Check the wattage of the devices if there were multiple devices plugged in discontinue use of one or more If a single device set the alarm off it is not appropriate for use with the Inverter 4 If the Inverter is powered by a vehicle s starting battery b...

Page 9: ... Belt Sander 350 3 8 Drill 350 Blender 350 Laser Printer 400 Food Processor 400 Reciprocating Saw 600 AC 5 000 BTU 700 Vacuum 750 Product Wattage Chest Freezer 800 Coffee Maker 850 Iron 1050 Mini Microwave 1200 Hair Dryer 1200 10 Saw 1350 Note The above chart is intended as a general guideline only actual device wattage requirements will vary Some devices listed above may require a pure sine wave ...

Page 10: ... 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the Inverter Check for loose hardware damaged electrical wiring cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation 2 AFTER USE clean external surfaces of the Inverter with clean dry cloth 3 Maintain batteries according to manufacturer s instructions Check electrolyte level on all batteries after charging and refill...

Page 11: ...ng used and connected correctly Output voltage is incorrect Input voltage is too high or too low Maintain input voltage at required level Could not drive load 1 Load power is too large 2 The AWG of the wire is too low 3 Start power of an device is up to twice the rated power 1 Lower load level 2 Use appropriately sized wire connections 3 Reduce load or change devices Motor operated device operates...

Page 12: ... the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and...

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