ATD‐5954 1500 WATT INVERTER • • • • • • • • • • For use with 12V systems Input DC voltage range: DC 10V‐15V Overload and short‐circuit protection Built‐in cooling fan (2) 110V AC 3‐prong grounded receptacles and overload indicator Modified sine wave (6) replaceable 30 Amp fuses Maximum Continuous Power: 1500W Peak Load Power Rate: Up to 3000W No Load Current Draw: Up to 1 Amp REV 03‐13
Welcome This ATD product has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your new ATD product, as it contains the information you need to become familiar with its features and obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Please keep this manual on file for future reference.
Lead Acid Battery Safety Warnings CA Prop 65 WARNING: Batteries contain lead and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: WORKING AROUND LEAD‐ACID BATTERIES MAY BE DANGEROUS. • • • • Lead‐acid batteries release explosive gases during normal operation, charging and jump starting.
Electrical Safety Warnings WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury or death. WARNING: Before connecting a tool to a power supply, always check to ensure the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the nameplate of the tool. A power supply with a voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the tool.
Electrical Safety Warnings (Continued) WARNING: If the work area is not equipped with a permanently installed Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlet (GFCI), use a plug‐in GFCI between the power tool or extension cord and the power receptacle. WARNING: If an extension cord is necessary, use only ‘Listed’ extension cords. If used outdoors, they must be marked “For Outdoor Use”. Those cords having a 3‐prong grounding type plugs and mating receptacles are to be used with grounded tools.
Inverter Safety Warnings (Continued) WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: With use, the inverter will become warm and possibly hot. Keep it away from any heat sensitive materials.
Getting Started When you turn on an appliance or a tool that operates using a motor or tubes, it requires an initial surge of power to start up. This surge of power is referred to as the "starting load" or "peak load". Once started, the tool or appliance requires less power to continue to operate. This is referred to as "continuous load" in terms of power requirements.
A. ON/OFF Switch. The current flowing from the power source to the inverter is controlled by this switch. It does not control the current flowing from the inverter to the appliance. B. Overload LED Indicator Light. If the continuous power draw of the appliance(s) being operated exceeds 1500 watts, this light will turn Red and the inverter will automatically shut down.
3. Conclusion: The reserve power of a battery with a 150 reserve minutes rating is sufficient to satisfy the continuous load demand placed on the inverter for a maximum of about one hour. (45 amps/hour‐amp draw = 1 hour). Note: • • • When the inverter will be operating appliances with high continuous load ratings for extended periods, it is not advisable to power the inverter with the same battery used to power your car or truck.
• • • If the cables supplied with your power inverter are too short to allow for placement of the inverter in a desired location, see the last page of this manual for recommended wire gauges and lengths to be used. The steps outlined for making the connection and the related safety precautions remain unchanged. The audible alarm may make a momentary "chirp” when the inverter is turned OFF (0).
let it run for approximately 10 minutes to recharge the battery. We also recommend that the device plugged into the inverter be turned OFF before starting the vehicle engine. Although it is not necessary to disconnect the inverter when turning over the engine, it may momentarily cease to operate as the battery voltage decreases. When the inverter is not supplying power, it draws very low amperage from the battery and may be left connected to the battery for up to three hours.
The modified sine wave produced by our inverters has a root mean square (RMS) voltage of 110 volts. The majority of AC voltmeters are calibrated for RMS voltage and assume that the measured waveform will be a pure sine wave. Consequently, these meters will not read the RMS modified sine wave voltage correctly and, when measuring the inverter output, the meters will read about 20 to 30 volts too low.
PROBLEM: Red LED Indicator On (Continued) _____ ? Reason: Equipment being operated draws too much power. 9 Solution: Use a higher capacity inverter or do not use this equipment. _____ ? Reason: Inverter is too hot (thermal shut down mode). 9 Solution: Allow inverter to cool. Check for adequate ventilation.
SPECIFICATIONS Max. Continuous Power...............................................................1500 Watts Surge Capability (Peak Power) .....................................................3000 Watts No Load Current Draw .................................................................1A Waveform ...................................................................................Modified Sine Wave Input Voltage Range ....................................................................
WARRANTY 1 YEAR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY AND CONFIRMED RECEIPT (S) SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES The warranty is only made available by returning the product to the point of sale. PURCHASED FROM:________________________________________________ DATE PURCHASED: ________________________________________________ INVOICE/RECIEPT NUMBER:_________________________________________ Your ATD‐5950 is warranted for a period of 12 months from the original date of.
