Owner's Manual
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to
follow all instructions listed below may result
in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Avoid dangerous environments. Don't use appliances
in damp or wet locations. Don't use appliances
in
the rain.
•
Keep
away
from
children.
•
Store
the
inverter
carefully
when
not
in
use.
When not
in
use, appliances should be stored indoors
in
a high
and dry or locked up place - out of reach of children.
•
Use
the
inverter
for
Its
Intended
purpose
ONLY.
Do
not overload the inverter. Trying to power
an
appliance
that draws wattage larger than inverter"s capability
will
result
in
damage to the inverter.
•
Use
right
appliance.
Do not use the appliance for any
job except that for which it is intended.
•
Disconnect
appliances.
Disconnect the appliance
from inverter when not
in
use.
•
Proper
cooling
Is
essential
whe
·n
operating
the
inverter.
Do
not place the unit near the vehicle's heat
vent or
in
direct sunlight.
• Use of accessories and attachments. Do not use any
accessories or attachments that are not recommended
to
use with your appliance. The result could be
hazardous and damage the unit.
PDl400
PD750
*Only connect with cables -
Do not use the
DC
plug with cable
(PD750 only)
*Only use one set
of
cables at a time
SAFETY GUIDELINES: DEFINITIONS
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
if not avoided, will result in death
or
serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, if
you
don't
follow the guidances on the manual or ignore
the safety alert symbol and keep in use, may result in
injury
or
property damage.
WARNING:
Keep
away
from
WATER
,
FIRE
and
SMOKE!
CAUTION:
The inverter has protection functions such as .
over input voltage shut off, low input voltage shut off,
over heating self-lock, overload self-lock and short
circuit protection, the LED fault indicator will light up
when any protection function are activated.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Do not connect
to
AC
distribution wiring.
• Do not make any electrical connections
or
disconnections in areas designated as ignition
protected. This includes 12V/DC cigarette lighter type
plug connection. This unit is NOT approved for ignition
protected areas.
• Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquids,
or
use when wet.
• Do not insert foreign objects into the
AC
/
11
0V outlet
or the USB port.
FEATURES
1. Positive
DC
terminal: Connect the red end
of
the
DC
power cord
to
it.
2. Negative DC terminal: Connect the black end
of
the
DC
power cord
to
it.
3. Cooling
Fan
and Ventilation Openings: The high
speed cooling fan protects the inverter from
over-heating.
4. Replaceable blade fuse
5.
LED
fault indicator
6. Inverter on/off switch
7.
AC
socket
8.
USB and USB-C
'"
ports
9.
Ventilation hole
10. 12V
DC
plug with cable (PDl400 only)
11. Battery clamps
OPERATING TIPS
The inverter should only be operated in locations
that are:
a.
Dry:
Do
not
allow water or other liquids
to
come
into contact with the inverter.
b.
Cool:
Surrounding air temperature should ideally
be between 32°F and 104°F. Keep the inverter
away from direct sunlight, when possible.
c.
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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk
of
fire.
• Do not operate near flammable materials,
fumes or gases.
• Do not expose
to
extreme heat
or
flames.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk
of
injury or property damage.
• Do
not
attempt
to
connect or set-up the unit
or
its
components while operating your vehicle. Not paying
attention
to
the road may result in a serious accident.
• Always use the inverter where there is adequate
ventilation. Do not block ventilation areas.
• Always turn the inverter off before disconnecting the
inverter from the vehicle battery.
• Make sure the nominal input voltage is 12V DC.
• Do not use with positive ground electrical systems•.
Reverse polarity connection will result
in
a blown fuse
and may cause permanent damage
to
the inverter
and will void warranty.
*The majority of modern automobiles,
RVs
and trucks
are negative ground.
• Keep in mind that this inverter is unable
to
power the
appliances or equipment that produce heat,
such
as
hair dryers, microwave ovens and toasters.
•
Do
not
open
the
inverter:
there are no user-serviceable
parts inside.
• Do
not
use this inverter with medical devices. It is not
tested
for
medical applications.
• Keep away from children. This Is
not
a toyl
Install and operate unit only as described in this
instruction manual.
• Please be careful when you use this inverter in a
boat.
It
is not qualified
for
marine applications.
The unit will shut down
if
the internal tem,ierature gets
too hot. The inverter will auto-reset after it cools down.
d. 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.
Please find the "continuous output" and "surge" power
of
your inverter as below.
PDl400:
Continuous
output
400W/Surge
power
800W
PD750:
Continuous
output
750W/Surge
power
1500W
HELPFUL FORMULAS
To
convert
AMPS
to
WATTS:
AMPS
x
VOLTS=WATTS
To
convert
WATTS
to
AMPS:
WATTS+VOLTS=AMPS
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 the
"continuous
load"
in terms of
power requirements. You will need
to
determine how
much power
of
your tool
or
appliance requires
to
start up
and its continued running power requirements.
We
recommend that the equipment
or
appliance switch
be in the
"OFF
" position prior
to
plugging into the AC
receptacle
of
the inverter. The green
LED
light will
confirm that
AC
power is on.
1. Attach the ring type connector marked with
red
to
the
POSITIVE(+) DC terminal on the power inverter, and
attach the ring connector marked with
black
to
the
NEGATIVE
(-)
DC
terminal.
CAUTION:
Reversing the polarity will cause the fuse
to
be
damaged,which can easily be replaced with a new one the
Is
back
of
the inverter.
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• Check unit periodically for wear and tear. Take
to
a
qualified technician for replacement
of
worn or
defective parts immediately.
• Do not conneqt the unit
to
any utility power
distribution, systems or branch circuits.
• Do not use the inverter in temperatures over 104°F
(40°
C)
or under 32°F (0°C).
•
Failure
to
follow
these
safety
guidelines
could
result
in
personal
injury
and/or
the
damage
to
the
unit.
It
may
also
be
void
of
the
warranty
.
• Follow the instruction from the manafacturer of your
vehicle battery and AC/
11
0V
appliance before connecting
the inverter to battery. Please pay more attention
to
the
cautionary marking on your vehicle battery.
PRODUCT
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Powerdrive® inverter.
Your inverter can be used
to
operate personal electronics
as shown below:
PD400
PD750
sow
Game
console X X
SOW-BOW
Tablet X X
60W-100W
Laotoo X X
200W
Stereo
X X
2SOW
Comouter X X
3SOW
3/8" drill X
400W
Laser printer X
SOOW-700W
Portable
vacuum
X
600W
Recio
rocatina
saw
X
700W
8-cuo coffee maker X
*Some digital appliances are not compatible with
modified sine wave inverters. Check applicance
manufacturer for compatibility.
2. Tighten the nut on each
DC
terminal
by
hand until it is
snug. Do
not
over-tighten.
3.
Attach the
NEGATIVE
(black)
clip
to
the
NEGATIVE
(-)
battery terminal.
4.
Attach the
POSITIVE
(red)
clip
to
the
POSITIVE
(
+)
battery terminal. Make sure both clips are securely
connected
to
the battery terminals,
as
a loose
connection will cause the voltage
to
drop and may
cause the cables
to
overheat, resulting in
equipment damage or fire.
5. Turn on the inverter.
6. When the power'inverter is not in use, disconnect the
DC
cable clips from the battery to prevent slight
discharge from the battery.
OPERATING THE INVERTER
1. When properly connected
to
a 12V battery, turning on
the inverter will illuminate the green
LED
light and
deliver
AC
power
to
the outlet(s).
2. Plug the AC product(s) you wish
to
operate into the
AC
outlet(s) and switch them on, one at a time.
CAUTION:
If there is more than one
AC
product connected
to
the inverter, turn on the higher powered product first.
Through it's AC outlet, the inverter is capable
of
powering
most
11
0V products at its rated power. The inverter will
work under input voltage from
11
V
to
15V
DC.
As the battery is used, its voltage will begin
to
fall. When
the inverter senses that the voltage at its
DC
input has
dropped
to
the range
of
10.2V to10.8V
DC.
The red LED indicator illuminates, indicating a fault.
This protects the battery from being over-discharged.
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