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4.
DO NOT allow the portable power to
come into contact with rain or moisture.
5.
DO NOT operate the portable power
if you, the portable power, the device
being operated or any other surfaces
that may come in contact with any power
source are wet. Water and many other
liquids can conduct electricity, which may
lead to serious injury or death.
6.
Do not place the portable power on or
near heating vents, radiators or other
sources of heat.
7.
Do not place the portable power in
direct sunlight. The ideal air temperature
for operation is between 50° and 80° F.
8.
Do not use the converter near an open
engine compartment where fumes may
accumulate.
9.
Do not modify the AC receptacle in
any way.
USING THE CONVERTER
It is important to know the continuous
wattage of the device you plan to use with
the converter. The portable 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 portable 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.
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.
Fluorescent and high-intensity lamps
(with a ballast)
8.
Transformerless battery chargers
Using the converter with any of these
devices may cause the device to run
warmer or overheat.
POWERING A 110V 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
portable power.
3.
Make sure the 110V AC device to be
operated is turned OFF.
4.
Plug the 110V AC device into the
AC power outlet and press the
Converter
button.
5.
Turn the device on.
6.
Charge the portable 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 110V 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.
