ProLine
™
�5���W�Power�Inverter�by�Wagan�Tech
®
www.wagan.com
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©�����Wagan�Corporation.�All�Rights�Reserved.
Wagan�Tech�and�
wagan.com
�are�trademarks�used�by�Wagan�Corporation.
User’s�Manual—Read�before�using�this�equipment
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Thank�you�for�purchasing�the�ProLine
™
�5���W�Power�Inverter�by�Wagan�Tech
®
.�
With�minimal�care�and�proper�treatment�it�will�provide�years�of�reliable�service.�
Carefully�read,�understand�and�comply�with�all�instructions�before�use.�Keep�this�
manual�for�future�reference.
ABOUT THIS INVERTER
This�heavy-duty�power�inverter�converts����volts,�direct�current�(��V�DC)�to���5�volts�
alternating�household�current�(��5V�AC).�It�easily�powers�TV/VCR�combinations,�
microwave�ovens,�refrigerators�and�small�air�conditioners.�It�also�operates�at�high�
efficiency�(up�to�9�%)�that�results�in�longer�running�time�and�extended�battery�life�
compared�to�other�inverters�with�this�level�of�power�output.
This�inverter�has�the�highest�surge�capability�in�its�class.�Superior�surge�capability�
allows�the�inverter�to�start�most�difficult�motorized�loads.�Advanced�microprocessor-
controlled�circuits�run�cooler�and�are�more�reliable�than�competing�units.�
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
•� Keep�the�inverter�away�from�any�direct�heat�source�or�combustible�materials�
or�gases.�
•� Keep�well�ventilated–this�device�generates�heat.
•� Do�not�continuously�operate�your�inverter�at�more�than�its�rated�output�
wattage.
•� Your�inverter�will�only�operate�from�a����volt�DC�battery.
•� Reversed�DC�polarity�will�damage�the�inverter�and�void�the�warranty.
•� Do�not�connect�the�inverter�to�any�other�power�source,�including�any�AC�
power�source.�These�actions�will�damage�this�inverter.
•� There�are�no�user�serviceable�parts�inside�this�inverter
LOAD CONSIDERATIONS
As�an�appliance�motor�starts,�it�requires�a�momentary�surge�of�power�called�
“starting�load”�or�“peak�load”.�Once�started,�that�appliance�needs�less�power�to�
operate.�This�is�called�the�“continuous�load”.�It�is�important�to�know�starting�loads�
and�continuous�loads�of�appliances�that�are�to�be�powered�by�this�inverter.�
Appliance�power�is�rated�in�watts.�This�information�is�usually�stamped�or�printed�on�
most�AC�appliances�and�equipment.�In�some�cases,�a�tool�will�be�rated�in�amperes.�
To�convert�amps�to�watts,�multiply:�AMPS����5�(AC�voltage)�=�WATTS.�This�formula�
yields�an�approximation�of�the�continuous�wattage�load�of�that�appliance.�
The�starting�load�of�an�appliance�is�a�major�factor�of�whether�an�inverter�can�power�
it.�Starting�load�is�momentary.�With�many�appliances,�it�is�approximately�twice�the�
continuous�load.�However,�some�appliance�starting�loads�can�be�as�high�as�eight�
times�the�continuous�load.�To�determine�if�an�appliance�or�tool�will�operate�with�this�
inverter,�run�a�test.�This�inverter�is�will�automatically�shut�down�in�the�event�of�an�
overload,�so�there�is�no�danger�of�damaging�either�the�inverter�or�the�equipment.�
All�Modified�Sine�Wave�(MSW)�inverters�may�not�properly�operate�some�appliances�
with�either�speed�control�features�or�dimmer�controls.�Some�appliance�GFCI�power�
cords�will�not�operate�properly�while�powered�by�MSW�inverters.�Trial�operation�is�
the�only�way�to�know�for�sure.
WARNING: THE INVERTER OUTPUT CAN BE LETHAL. IMPROPER USE OF THIS
INVERTER MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
