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User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment
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LOAD CONSIDERATIONS
The startup load of an appliance is a major factor of whether this inverter
can power it. This initial load is only momentary. With many appliances, it is
approximately twice the continuous load, but some appliance startup loads can
be as high as eight times the continuous load.
The inverter will automatically shut down in the event of an output overload so
there is no danger of damaging either the inverter or the equipment. When the
red LED indicator is lit, the inverter is signaling a fault.
PLANNING THE INVERTER SYSTEM
Any large wattage inverter system requires planning before installation. There are
several steps to the planning process so the user must determine the following:
• Maximum inverter wattage required
• Operating time (run time) needed between battery recharges
• Battery bank capacity in amp-hours
• Charger requirement to charge batteries within a practical time
• Distance between battery bank and inverter
DETERMINING MAXIMUM APPLIANCE WATTAGE
Do not exceed the 1,000 watt maximum AC load or the inverter will shut down.
Most electrical tools, appliances, and audio/video equipment have labels that
list the unit’s power requirements in watts. If the tool or device is rated in amps,
multiply the amps by 120 (120V AC) to determine the watts. For example, an
appliance rated at 0.5 amps will draw 60 watts.
WATTS = VOLTS × AMPS
Remember to consider the startup surge that motorized appliances will cause. Do
not exceed the 2,000 watt momentary surge rating of this inverter. This can cause
