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USING THE CONVERTER
It is important to know the continuous
wattage of the device you plan to use with
the converter. The Instant Power must be
used with devices drawing 200 watts or
less. If the wattage is not marked on the
device, use only devices that draw less
than 1.7 amps of AC current.
Devices like TVs, fans or electric motors
require additional power to start (commonly
known as the “starting or peak power”). The
Instant Power can supply a momentary
surge in wattage; however even devices
rated less than the maximum 200 watts can
exceed the converter’s surge capability and
cause an automatic overload shutdown.
Do not use the converter with a product
that draws a higher wattage than the
converter can provide, as this may cause
damage to the converter and the product.
Make sure the device you are using is
compatible with a modified sine wave
converter.
CAUTION:
Always run a test to establish
whether the converter will operate a
particular piece of equipment or device.
In the event of a power overload, the
converter is designed to automatically
shut down. This safety feature prevents
damaging the converter while testing
devices and equipment with the
200-watt range.
If powering more than one device, start
one device at a time to avoid a power
surge and/or converter overload. The
surge load of each device should not
exceed the converter’s Continuous
Operation wattage rate.
IMPORTANT: If you are using the
power converter to operate any
type of battery charger, monitor the
temperature of the battery charger for
about 10 minutes. If the battery charger
becomes abnormally warm, disconnect
it from the converter immediately.
You can use an extension cord from the
converter to the device without significantly
decreasing the power being generated by
the converter. For best operating results,
the extension cord should be 16 AWG
(1.31 mm
2
) or larger and no longer than
50 feet.
IMPORTANT:
This converter uses a
modified sine waveform, which is not quite
the same as power company electricity.
For the following devices, we strongly
recommend that you use caution and
check the device’s manual to make sure it
is compatible with modified sine waveform.
1.
Switch mode power supplies
2.
Linear power supplies
3.
Class 2 transformers
4.
Line filter capacitors
5.
Shaded pole motors
6.
Fan motors
7.
Microwave ovens
8.
Fluorescent and high-intensity lamps
(with a ballast)
9.
Transformerless battery chargers
Using the converter with any of these
devices may cause the device to run
warmer or overheat.
POWERING A 120V AC DEVICE
1.
Ensure the battery clips are securely
on the storage holders.
2.
Open the protective cover of the AC
power outlet on the front panel of the
Instant Power.
3.
Make sure the 120V AC device to be
operated is turned OFF.
4.
Plug the 120V AC device into the AC
power outlet, and turn the converter
switch to the ON position.
NOTE:
When the converter is turned on and
being used, the display will show the
total wattage used by the device being
powered by the converter.
5.
Turn the device on.
6.
If the device does not operate properly
when first connected to the converter,
push the converter rocker switch
ON, OFF, and ON again in quick
succession. If this procedure is not
successful, it is likely that the converter
does not have the required capacity to
operate the device intended.
7.
Charge the Instant Power as soon as
possible after each use.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Incorrect operation of your converter may
result in damage and personal injury.
The converter output is 120V AC and can
shock or electrocute the same as any
ordinary household AC wall outlet.
NOTE:
The maximum continuous load
is 200 watts. Do not use the converter
with a product that draws more than 200
watts, as this may cause damage to the
converter and the product.
