Use and Care Manual

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2. Position the metal plates, aligning the screw holes on the metal plates with the screw holes on the
mounting brackets. Screw the mounting brackets to secure, as follows:
When the metal plates are no longer needed, unscrew and store them with the screws. Replace the
rubber caps on the mounting brackets.
Mounting the Inverter
Tools Required: four BA4x14 screws in a set and Philips head screwdriver (NOT supplied).
The inverter comes equipped with mounting brackets for long-term installation. The manufacturer
recommends using BA4x14 screws in a set with a standard Philips head screwdriver (none of these are
supplied). User may choose to use different screws appropriate to the mounting surface.
Secure the inverter to a flat surface, observing all cautions regarding installation found in this manual.
CAUTION
To avoid the risk of property damage, only mount the inverter on a level, stable surface, assuring that
all screws are tightened securely and observing all of the cautions and recommendations regarding
installation found in this manual.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Power Inverter must be connected only to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. The unit
will not operate from a 6 volt battery and will sustain permanent damage if connected to a 24 volt battery.
The standard North American 120 volt AC outlets and USB charging ports allow simultaneous operation of
multiple devices. Simply plug the equipment into the unit and operate normally. Ensure that the wattage of
all equipment simultaneously plugged into the CPI1000 does not exceed 1000 watts continuous.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE:
Always connect the CPI1000 to the 12 volt DC power source before plugging any devices into the unit.
Connection to Power Source
The Power Inverter comes equipped with a DC Accessory Outlet Plug and Battery Clips for connection
to a power source.
CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE USING THE DC ACCESSORY OUTLET PLUG (UP TO 100W ONLY)
The DC Accessory Outlet Plug is suitable for operating the inverter at power outputs up to 100 watts
and has overload protection at 100W to prevent you blowing the fuse if you connect a higher rated
appliance. The tip of the plug is positive (+) and the side contact is negative (–).
The opposite end of the DC Accessory Outlet Plug has a unique connector fitted to it which will allow it
to be only fitted into the socket on the rear of the unit when there are NO battery clips connected to the
unit. This is a safety feature and the design of the plug also covers the positive (+) terminal to
prevent both leads being connected at the same time.
• Connect the inverter to the power source by inserting the DC Accessory Outlet Plug firmly into the
accessory outlet of a vehicle or other DC power source.
• Press the On/Off Button to turn the inverter on.
• The 100W LED Indicator will light, indicating that the inverter is operating properly and is ready to
power appliances that draw up to 100 watts continuous.
Notes: If the power/fault LED flashes red, the unit emits three beeps every five seconds, the 100W LED indicator does not
light and the AC and USB outlets shut down, a fault condition has occurred. Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of
this manual.
If the inverter does not work when using the vehicle accessory outlet, make sure the ignition/accessory switch is
actually powering the accessory outlet. Some vehicles require the ignition switch to be turned on.
Ensure that the wattage of all equipment simultaneously plugged into the inverter does not exceed 100 watts continuous
• When using a rechargeable device, monitor its temperature for the initial ten minutes of use to
determine if it produces excessive heat.
• If excessive heat is produced, this indicates the device should not be used with this inverter.
• This problem does not occur with most battery-operated equipment. Most of these devices use a
separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle.
• The inverter is capable of running most chargers and transformers.
CAUTION: INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: Certain products contain power supplies or circuits that are
not compatible with a inverter using a modified sine wave output (such as this inverter) and may be
damaged by using this inverter.
If your product requires pure sine wave AC input power to function properly, the instruction manual for
your product could state this. If in doubt, you should contact your product manufacturer PRIOR TO USE.
Some products must be powered from a pure sine wave power source, such as standard household
power, or a “pure sine wave” inverter in order to function properly.
Your product could be damaged by this inverter if it contains:
• Microwave ovens;
• Transformerless battery chargers
• Capacitive coupled power supplies
If an incompatible product is used with this inverter:
• The product might not operate at all, with no indication of failure. The product fuse might open as a
result of trying to use it with the inverter.
• The product might exhibit unusual operation (such as, intermittent operation, buzzing, and the like.)
WARNING: If the product does not operate normally, to reduce the risk of injury or property
damage, turn the product off immediately and unplug it from the inverter.
PROTECTIVE FEATURES
The inverter monitors the following conditions:
Low Battery Voltage — This condition is not harmful to the inverter, but could damage the power source,
so the inverter will automatically shut down when input voltage drops below 10.5 ± 0.5 volts DC.
Input Voltage Too High — The inverter will automatically shut down when DC input voltage exceeds 16
± 0.5 volts, as this can harm the unit.
Thermal Shutdown Protection — The inverter will automatically shut down when the unit becomes
overheated.
Overload/Short Circuit Protection — The inverter will automatically shut down when a short circuit
occurs.
OPERATING TIPS
The inverter should only be operated in locations that are:
DRY — Do not allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter.
COOL — Surrounding air temperature should ideally be 10-20°C (50-68°F). Keep the inverter away from
direct sunlight, when possible.
WELL-VENTILATED — Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around
the unit. Do not place items on or over the inverter during operation. The unit will shut down if the
internal temperature gets too hot. The inverter will auto-reset after it cools down.
SAFE — Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any locations that may accumulate
flammable fumes or gases. This is an electrical appliance that can briefly spark when electrical
connections are made or broken.
INSTALLATION
(INSTALLATION CABLE SET INCLUDED)
Your inverter will provide you with continuous electrical power when powered by a reliable 12 volt DC
source, such as a vehicle battery or a multiple battery configuration. This manual does not describe all
of the possible configurations.
Metal Plate Installation
1. Remove the rubber caps on the mounting brackets and set aside.
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