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VEC550POB

POWER

 

INVERTER

 

1500WATTS

OWNER’S

 

MANUAL

&

 

WARRANTY INFORMATION

SAVE

 

THESE

 

INSTRUCTIONS

THIS

 

MANUAL CONTAINS

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

REGARDING

 

SAFETY,

 

OPERATION,

MAINTENANCE

 

AND

 

STORAGE

 

OF

 

THIS

 

PRODUCT.

 

BEFORE

 

USE,

 

READ

 

AND

 

UNDERSTAND

ALL CAUTIONS,

 

WARNINGS,

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

AND

 

PRODUCT LABELS,

 

PLUS

 

YOUR

VEHICLE’S

 

BATTERY MANUFACTURER

 

GUIDELINES.

 

FAILURE

 

TO

 

DO

 

SO

 

COULD

 

RESULT IN

POSSIBLE

 

INJURY OR

 

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

4140

 

SW

 

28th

 

Way,

 

FT.

 

LAUDERDALE,

 

FL 33312

Tel

 

954.584.4448

 

 

Fax

 

954.584.5556

 

 

Toll

 

Free

 

866.584.5504

Summary of Contents for VEC550POB

Page 1: ...ETY OPERATION MAINTENANCEAND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USE READAND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS PLUS YOUR VEHICLE S BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 4140 SW 28th Way FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 Tel 954 584 4448 Fax 954 584 5556 Toll Free 866 584 5504 ...

Page 2: ...Disconnect DC power before servicing 6 Not approved for marine applications CAUTIONS 1 No user serviceable components inside opening unit will void warranty 2 Do not use with positive ground electrical systems the majority of modern automobiles RVs and trucks are negative ground Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse may cause permanent damage to the inverter and will void the war...

Page 3: ...ll Power on Board inverters have two methods of preventing batteries from being completely discharged When your batteries begin to drop in voltage the inverter will sound an alarm You can either turn off the inverter or leave it unattended Further discharge will automatically turn off the inverter If your battery does go to complete discharge it s because some other appliances are drawing power fr...

Page 4: ...ED that lights when the inverter is operating One ON OFF switch that shuts off all inverter functions The ON OFF switch can also be used to reset the inverter after the inverter shutsdown due to a fault condition such as overload over temperature short circuit or high voltage FIGURE 1 FRONT PANEL FIGURES 2A SIDE VIEW FIGURES 2B CABLES 4 AC OUTLET FANS GROUNDING TERMINAL FAULT LED Red POWER LED Gre...

Page 5: ...NOT plug small appliances into the inverter receptacles to directly recharge their nickel cadmium batteries Always use the recharger provided with that appliance Do NOT plug in battery chargers for cordless power tools if the charger carries a warning that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals Not all fluorescent lamps operate properly with this type of inverter If the bulb appea...

Page 6: ...procating Saw 720 watts 1 3 Submersible Pump 920 watts Mini Microwave 1000 watts Chest Freezer 1200 watts Full Sized Microwave Oven 1400 watts NOTE APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM BRAND TO BRAND THIS TABLE IS OFFERED ONLY AS A GUIDE TO APPROXIMATE POWER RATINGS CHECK APPLIANCE MANUALS OR PRODUCT LABELING FOR ACTUAL RATINGS TO ESTIMATE THE POWER CONSUMPTION OF APPLIANCE MULTIPLY CURRENT RATI...

Page 7: ... INVERTER or Battery At full 1500 watt load the DC input requirements are up to 150 amperes at 12 volts DC For most continuous duty applications multiple battery configuration and the use of deep cycle batteries is a requirement With vehicles using multiple batteries inverters should be operated from one of the vehicles 12 volt batteries so there s always one battery with adequate charge to start ...

Page 8: ...nerally battery capacity should be rated at least twice the calculated amp hours MOUNTING THE INVERTER The inverter should be mounted and close to the battery supply as safe from engine fumes explosive gas and high temperatures The inverter must have nonrestrictive airflow to maintain adequate cooling Use appropriate screws or other means to fasten the inverter to a shelf floor wall etc Make sure ...

Page 9: ...terminal connections 4 Attach the red cable terminal connecction to the Positive POS or terminal and the black cable terminal connection is attached to the Negative NEG or terminal of battery Secure the cables by tighting the flathead screws on the terminals 5 Remove the retaining nut and washer from the grounding terminal 6 Carefully attach a single stranded insulated AWG 12 ground wire to the gr...

Page 10: ...t Power on Board Technical Support at 954 584 4446 EXT 119 for professional direction SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS FUSES It is recommended but not required since there is internal fuse protection that the user use an external inline ANL 300 fuse and fuse holder not supplied The fuse holder and the ANL 300 fuse not supplied can be purchased at most electrical supply companies It is also recommende...

Page 11: ...tenna Do not operate high power appliances or tools when you are watching TV TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE INDICATION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY No AC output Green POWER LED DC input below 10 Volts Recharge or replace battery not lit FAULT LED not lit No AC output Green POWER LED DC Input fuse s blown Investigate for short circuit repair not lit FAULT LED not lit replace with same type fuse L...

Page 12: ...an Standard Power Transistor Type MOSFET Weight 7 3 lbs Length 10 825 in Width 8 5 in Height 3 12 in APPENDIX A PROPER GAUGE CABLE FOR 2 3 PERCENT DC VOLT LOSS 2 CONDUCTOR COPPER MAXX UL SERIES INVERTER CONTINUOUS WATTAGE LENGTH FT 800 1000 1500 3000 2 8 8 6 3 4 6 4 3 1 O 6 4 3 2 2 O 8 3 2 1 O 4 O 10 2 1 2 O 250mcm 12 1 1 O 2 O 300mcm 14 1 1 O 3 O 350mcm 16 1 O 2 O 4 O 350mcm 18 1 O 2 O 4 O 400mcm...

Page 13: ...ing the warranty period Power on Board Manufacturing Ltd will be responsible for the return shipping charges lIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories bulbs fuses and batteries defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight accidents damage during shipping to our service facility alterations un...

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