OWNER’S MANUAL Power Inverter PID-750 Converts DC Battery Power to AC Household Power Includes Battery Cables CAUTION: Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, and follow them with each use of this product. Schumacher Electric Corporation Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A. Send Warranty Product Repairs to: Customer Service Returns P.O. Box 280, 1025 E.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions Before using your PID-750, read and understand this Owner’s Manual. • Keep the inverter well ventilated in order to properly disperse heat generated while it is in use. Make sure there are several inches of clearance around the top and sides and do not block the slots of the inverter. • Make sure the inverter is not close to any potential source of flammable fumes, gases or clothing. • Keep the inverter dry.
• Only connect the power inverter to a 12-Volt battery. Make sure the AC plug connection is tight. • Do not modify the AC receptacle in any way. • Use only 45-amp fuses. • This device does not include an internal Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). For GFCI protection, use a Coleman Cable 02822 GFCI outlet.
Make sure the device you are using is compatible with a modified sine wave inverter. operating instructions Connecting to a 12 Volt Battery: The PID-750 battery clamps allow quick hook-up to a 12V battery. Make sure the PID-750 and the device(s) are turned OFF. 1. Unscrew the positive (red) and negative (black) plastic connector knobs from the back of the inverter. 2.
. Turn the device ON. 7. To disconnect the PID-750, reverse the above steps. NOTE: If there is a short circuit or power surge in the device, the alarm will sound. To turn off the alarm, press the button. Cycle inverter power OFF and ON. If problem persists, use a larger inverter or a smaller device. POWER SOURCE Your average automobile or marine battery at full charge will provide an ample power supply to the inverter for approximately 3 hours when the engine is off.
Usage Examples Device Type Estimated Wattage Cell Phones, MP 3 players, Camcorders 10 watts Portable Work Light 25 watts CD/DVD Player 35 watts VCR 40–60 watts Clock Radio 50 watts Laptop 75 watts Stereo System 30–100 watts Game Console (Xbox) 100 watts 12" 3 Speed Fan 230 watts 13" Color TV/VCR Combo 250 watts Blender 300 watts 25" Color TV 300 watts PC & Monitor 400 watts 3/8" Drill 500 watts 6
LED DISPLAY The LED readouts identify the current status of the PID-750. VOLTAGE IN: Voltage of vehicle’s battery or Portable Power jump starter/DC power source. VOLTAGE OUT: Voltage supplied to device through AC receptacle. POWER OUT: Power or wattage supplied to device plugged into the inverter. An audio alarm will sound when the following codes display. To stop the alarm, press the ON/OFF LED Selector button: BaD – Inverter is not functional.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Alarm is On Reason/Solution 1. Display shows SC. Device has a short circuit or demands too much surge power. Cycle inverter power OFF and ON. If problem persists, use a larger inverter or a smaller device. Remove defective device. See warranty and call Customer Service 800-621-5485 (Hours: 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST). 2. Display shows Lo b. 12 Volt battery too low. Recharge/replace low battery. 3. Display shows Voltage In between 10.5 and 11.0 Volts. 12 Volt battery is low.
5. Display shows HiP. Device demands more than 750 Watts continuous power. Cycle inverter power OFF and ON. If problem persists, use a larger inverter or a smaller device. 6. Display shows HoT. Inverter is too hot. Increase ventilation to inverter. Move inverter to a cooler area. Reduce the power consumption of the device. Inverter will automatically reset after cooling. PROBLEM: Inverter Does Not Turn On Reason/Solution 1. Poor contact at terminals. Unplug and reinsert PID-750. 2. Fuse is blown.
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Continuous Power.............................. 750 Watts Surge Capacity (Output Wattage)..................... 1500 Watts No Load Current Draw....................................... <.50 Amps Wave Form.......................................... Modified Sine Wave Input Voltage Range.................................... 11 – 15.5V DC Low Battery Alarm................................... 10.7V – 11.3V DC Output Voltage..........................................
Limited Warranty Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants your inverter to be free from defects in material and workmanship, excepting abuse or misuse, for a period of two years from the date of sale to the original user or consumer purchaser. If your inverter malfunctions or fails within the 24-month warranty period because of a defect in material or workmanship, we will repair it without charge or replace it. This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties.
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