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Estimated Run time of AC Load
Following run times are estimates. Actual run times may vary.
Load
Estimated
Consumption
Estimate Run time
Cordless Phone
5W
33 hrs
Home Alarm System
5W
33 hrs
Clock/Radio 8W
24
hrs
Table Lamp
40W
5 hrs
20” LCD TV
40W
5 hrs
Table Lamp
60W
3.5 hrs
Energy Saving Light (5x17W)
85W
2.0 hrs
Flooded Light
300W
22 min
Sump Pump (1/4 hp)
300W
22 min
½” Drill
700W
5 min
Tips: Maximize the runtime of your system
•
Do not leave appliances ON when not in use because they will drain the internal battery
•
For computer use, use laptop, or desktop computer with LCD monitor.
•
Use small televisions instead of big screen TV’s
•
Use energy saving light bulbs or fluorescent lamp instead of incandescent or halogen light.
•
Remove the USB cable from the USB Port when not in use. USB will automatically turn on when
the cable is connected.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
To trouble shoot the unit, please note the error code displayed on the main unit and review the
“Understanding the Error Codes” in section 5.
Problem/Question
Symptom Solution
Appliance
connected to unit
malfunctions or
overheats
Products connected to unit do
not accept modified sine-
wave waveform
Products are not compatible with the
modified sine wave output produced by
the unit. See caution on “Using the
inverter” on page 6.
Insufficient
run-time
Battery is not fully charged
Charge battery by leaving the unit
plugged to the utility for more than 48 hrs
to fully charge the battery.
AC output power is off
Turn AC output power ON.
System has no AC
Output
Unit has shutdown due to
various potential conditions
Check Error or Warning code
Battery is not fully charged.
Recharge the unit.
The engine condition is poor.
Have the engine serviced.
Heavy Duty Jump Start Cable
is loose.
Check Heavy Duty Jump start cable
connection.
The engine being
jump-started will
not start or the
battery clamps of
the jump-start
cable measure 0 V.
‘Heavy Duty DC Port’
protection fuse (250A) is
blown.
Replace the fuse located inside the
‘Fuse Compartment’ with fuse of same
type and rating.
