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Item 69662 

        

1. 

DO nOt inStall thiS inveRteR intO a 

BuilDinG’S eleCtRiCal SYStem. this inverter 

is a vehicular accessory. it is not designed 

to be safely used in a building’s electrical 

system and has not been evaluated to meet 

building wiring codes. improper application 

may create a fire or electric shock hazard.

2.  To allow proper cooling, install in indoor 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 power supply only. A power 

supply with lower voltage will not operate the Inverter 

correctly, and higher voltage could damage the unit.

5.  Connect input polarity properly.  Incorrect connection 

will damage inverter and void warranty.

6. 

Do not use in a marine application.

   

This inverter is not intended to withstand the highly 

corrosive conditions in marine applications and 

would quickly be rendered inoperable or unsafe.

7.  Keep inverter dry and clean.  Do not expose 

to rain, snow, spray, bilge water or dust.

8.  Use cables that are thick enough.  The more power 

(amps) or the longer the cables, the thicker they 

need to be to prevent overheating and fire.

9.  Install as close to DC source as possible, but not 

in a closed area with vented lead-acid batteries.  

Vented lead-acid batteries release explosive 

hydrogen gas that can be ignited by the inverter.

10. Mount inverter horizontally.

11.  Verify that installation surface has no hidden 

utility lines before drilling or driving screws.

12. This product is not a toy.  Keep it away from children.

13. Do not use with positive ground electrical 

systems. (Most automobiles, trucks, and 

RV’s have negative ground systems.)

14. The positive (+) battery on the Inverter must be the 

last connection made, and must be connected before 

the Inverter is turned on.  There may be a small 

spark during the final connection.  This is normal.

15. Properly ground the inverter’s case 

as explained in this manual.

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, 

wet 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 appliance 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 tools and appliances 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.

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Summary of Contents for 69662

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Page 2: ...c shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference General Precautions 1 People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure 2 WARNING The brass components of this product contain lead a chemical known to the State of California...

Page 3: ...positive battery on the Inverter must be the last connection made and must be connected before the Inverter is turned on There may be a small spark during the final connection This is normal 15 Properly ground the inverter s case as explained in this manual Battery Precautions 1 Wear splash resistant ANSI approved safety goggles and electrically insulated gloves while working near batteries 2 Char...

Page 4: ... 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 unit 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 ...

Page 5: ...lities is a Sine Wave Note Only multimeters identified as TRUE RMS will read Modified Sine Wave voltage accurately 2 Modified Sine Wave MSW power is suitable for most AC devices and power supplies used in electronic equipment transformers and motors Do not use to power sensitive devices such as medical equipment or computers Some audio equipment may perform poorly if run on Modified Sine Wave powe...

Page 6: ... the wing nut located on the back of the Inverter Then connect the other end of the ground wire to a paint rust free grounded metal surface such as the vehicle chassis 3 Battery Type Selection Use only deep cycle lead acid batteries with this inverter such as 12 volt marine RV deep cycle batteries Do not use automotive engine starting SLI or maintenance free wet cell batteries with this inverter t...

Page 7: ...above Connect all of the positive terminals to one another c Then connect all the negative terminals to one another d Connect the negative and positive output cables to opposite ends of the bank Do not allow the output cables to touch one another e Test the voltages at the output cables to help ensure that the battery bank is properly wired If the voltage is higher than 13 volts then part of the b...

Page 8: ...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 be careful not to discharge the battery to the point that it will no longer start the engine If n...

Page 9: ...e and Lubrication 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the tool Check for loose hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts damaged cord electrical wiring cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation 2 After Use wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth 3 Maintain batteries according to manufacturer s instructions Check electrolyte...

Page 10: ...zed wire connections 3 Reduce load or change appliances Motor operated device operates at incorrect speed Load is only inductive Operate a lamp or heater at the same time to provide a more balanced load Television picture is full of static or speakers make a buzz 1 Television or radio interference 2 Incompatible device 1 Move Inverter away from antenna and or use a shielded antenna cable 2 Contact...

Page 11: ...Contral Panel 1 15 Fan 50x50x20 3 16 Rear Panel 1 17 NegativeTerminal Cover 1 18 Screw M4x8 12 19 Positive Terminal Cover 1 20 Screw 2 8x8 0 4 21 Screw M4x6 4 22 Bottom Plate 1 23 Screw M5x16 1 24 Fly Nut 1 25 Ground 1 26 Screw M3x6 1 Parts List and Diagram Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed ...

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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