Owner's Manual

Turn off any devices that the inverter is powering. When
input voltage rises to 11.7V to12.3V DC, inverter restores
to normal.
CAUTION: Most vehicle batteries are designed to provide
short period of very high current for starting the engine.
They are not desi!alned for a constant "deep discharge".
Constantly operating the unit from a vehicle battery until
the low voltage shut off wUI affec1 the life of the battery. If
you are going to power a apP.liance for long time, please
consider connec1ing the unit to a separate "deep
discharge "battery.
Should a defective battery charging system cause the
battery voltage to rise to the range of 15V to 16V DC,
the inverter automatically shuts down; and the rad
LED lights.
CAUTION: Although the inverter incorporates protection
against over-voltage, it may still be damaged if the input
voltage exceeds 16V.
If the actual ourput is higher than rated power of inverter,
The inverter will shut down. The rad LED will light.
The unit will shut down automatically if the inverter
exceeds a safe operating temperature due to insufficient
ventilation or a high-temperature environment; and the
red LED indicator lights.
The cooling fan is deaigned to operate automatically
when the inverter is turned on.
The following should minimize or eliminate the problem:
• Increase the distance between the inverter and the
TV, antenna and cables.
• Adjust the orientation of the inverter, TV, television,
antenna and cables.
• Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna
and use shielded antenna cable where possible.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model PDl400 PD750
lnout 11-15VDC 11-15VDC
Outout 115VAC 115VAC
Outout Freauencv
51Hl2Hz 51Hl2Hz
Output Waveform
Modified Sine Modified Sine
Wave IMSWl
WavelMSWl
ConUnuous Power 400W
750W
Surae Power
800W 1500W
Efficiencv
85%Max 85% Max
No Load Draw <0.6A <0.6A
Low Batterv Shutdown 10.5t0.3V DC 10.5t0.3V DC
USB Outout Port 2.4A 2.4A
USB-C Outout Port 3.0A 115Wl 3.0A 115Wl
AC Output Socket 2 Standard North 2 Standard North
American Sockets American Sockets
Internal Fuse/ 2-35A blade fuse 3-35A blade fuse
Reolacement Fuse
lreolaceablel lreolaceablel
Ooeratina Temo ldeallv 32°F-104°F ldeallv 32"F-104°F
Batterv Low Alarm
NA NA
Power Cable Lenath
2' 2'
Dimensions
1.s1·xs.1s·x2.24•
9.11·xs.1s·x2.54 •
NetWeiaht
1.2 lbs. 2.0lbs.
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Problem
Cause
Battery is defective,
Blown fuse.
No power,
no
indicator
Lose cable
connections.
The ac1ual output
is higher than rated
power of inverter,
Overload protection
has occurred,
The actual output is
less than rated
power, but high
starting surge has
caused overload
The red
shutdown.
LED
The voltage input is
indicator
illuminates
too low,
unit is
shut off
Inverter is
overheated due to
poor ventilation and
has shut down.
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Replace battery.
Check and
replace fuse.
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Check the connection
to the battery. Tighten
as required.
Reduce load to
have the actual
output lower
than rated power
of inverter,
Use a product with
starting surge power
within the inverter's
capability.
Charge the battery.
.Disconnect the
inverter from
battery or DC socket
and allow to be
cooled for 15
minutes. Please
ensure to remove
objects covering the
unit.
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BATTERY OPERATING TIME
Operating time will vary depending on the charge level of
the battery, its capacity and the power level drawn by the
particular AC load. With a typical vehicle battery load, an
operating time of 1 hour or more can be expected.
When using a vehicle battery as a power source, it is
strongly recommended to start the vehicle every hour to
recharge the battery before its capacity drops too low.
The inverter can operate while the engine is running,
but the normal voltage drop that occurs during starting
of the engine may trigger the inverter's low voltage
shutdown feature.
Because the power inverter draws less than 0.5A with it
turned on and no AC product connected, it has minimal
impact on battery operating times.
INTERFERENCE WITH ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
Generally, AC products operate with the inverter
just as they would with household 110V/AC power. Below
is the information concerning two possible exceptions.
BUZZING AND IN AUDIO SYSTEMS
AND RADIOS
Some stereo systems and AM/FM radios have
inadequate internal power supply filtering and "buzz"
slightly when powered by the inverter. Generally, the only
solution is an audio product with a higher quality filter.
TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
The inverter is shielded to minimize its interference with
TV signals. However, with weak TV signals interference
may be visible in the form of lines scrolling across
the screen.
Problem
Cause Solution
Inverter runs
small loads
Low voltage
Charge the battery.
but not large
battery.
loads
Disconnect the
inverter and wipe
Water Water entered
immediately with a
entered the unit.
dry cloth, or
permanent damage
can occur from the
liquid,
Standard
"average-reading"
Inverter's "modified
ACvoltmeter used
Measured
to measure output
sine wave" output
inverter
voltage, resulting
requires "true RMS"
output is
in an apparent
voltmeter for accurate
too low
reading 5 to 15V
measurements.
too low.
Battery voltage is
too low.
Recharge battery.
AC product power Use a larger battery to
consumption is
make up for increased
hiaher than rated.
I power requirement.
Battery run
Battery is old or
Replace battery.
properly defective.
time is less
Some chargers are
than
Battery is not not able to fully
expected
being properly recharge a battery.
charged.
Make sure you use a
powerful charger.
Power dissipation
Use shorter/heavier
in DC cables. DC cables.
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