800 Watt Portable Back-up Power System Owner’s Manual WITH LCD DISPLAY WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The Ironton 1800 Watt Portable Back-up Power System is easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service. The power system offers high performance protection for your home electronics and appliances. It provides abundant battery back-up power, allowing you to keep your equipment working through medium and extended length power outages.
manner. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works. Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the power system was designed. Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. ⚠CAUTION POWER SYSTEM USE AND CARE Do not force the power system. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job. Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the product with a damaged part.
Ensure at least 3” (7.5 cm) of air space is maintained on all sides of the power system. During operation, ensure the unit is not near or covered by materials that can cause high temperatures such as blankets, pillows, and sleeping bags. Make sure there is minimum of 3” of unblocked air space around the entire surface of the inverter at all times. The inverter may become warm reaching a temperature of 140°F (60°C) under high power operation.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Connect the inverter to batteries with a normal output of 12V DC only. The inverter will not operate if connected to a 6V battery and will be damaged if connected to a 24V battery. DO NOT insert any foreign objects into the outlets, vents, or fan openings of the inverter. DO NOT use the inverter in temperatures over 40°C (104°F) or under -10°C (14°F). Grounding ⚠WARNING This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock.
Main Parts Reference Subassembly Power Button: If the unit is not connected to utility power, turn the power system ON and OFF and press this button for half a second 1 If there is utility power connected to this unit, it will be on automatically. To turn it off, unplug it from the wall outlet and then press the button. 2 AC Power/Battery: LED illuminates green when the utility power is available. LED is red when the power system is running off its internal battery, providing back-up power.
Reference Subassembly 3 Digital Screen: indicates charging status, power system battery level (%) and output power. The screen also shows error codes to aid in troubleshooting. 4 Select: button displays power system’s battery level (%) or output power (W). 5 Charged/Charging: LED (green) indicator illuminates when the power system is fully recharged and flashes while the power system is recharging. 6 Fault: LED indicator illuminates red when faulty condition exists.
bar). 2. Connect your AC-powered devices or small household appliances to one or more of the five AC outlets of the power system. 3. The green AC power LED confirms that the power system is ON and ready to provide back-up power. When the battery needs recharging, the LED screen flashes ''CHg'' two times, then the battery capacity (%) once. This pattern of flashing continues until the battery capacity reaches 100% and ''FUL'' appears on the screen.
medical attention immediately. Keep a supply of baking soda on hand when working with the batteries. Baking soda neutralizes lead-acid battery electrolytes. Equipment Damage When unit is supplying back-up power from its batteries, its output is a non-sinusoidal modified sine wave, which is different from pure sine wave utility-supplied electricity. Certain types of load equipment which require true sine wave power may be damaged.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Before connecting, make sure the cables will be connected correctly. If the poles of the battery are reversely connected, the inverter will be damaged and the warranty does not cover such damage. Condition: LED Status: Alarm Status: Alarm Stops Sounding When: Normal operation: unit is on and supplies utility power to the application. The internal battery is fully charged. AC power LED and Charged/Charging LED are solid green. Display shows ''FUL''.
The power system is designed to manage loads up to 1800 W, and extended back-up power to loads with total power consumption of 1440 W. To check the total power consumption of the products plugged into the power system, press the select button and view the output power (W) on the screen. To test the unit’s back-up power capabilities after installation, unplug the AC power cord to simulate a power outage. Ensure the products connected to the continue operating.
Battery Recycling Your power system is designed to provide years of service. However, when the internal batteries reach the end of their service life, and if you choose not to have a qualified technician replace them, the power system itself is no longer of use. Because the internal batteries contain lead and can be hazardous if exposed to the environment, the batteries and the power system should be recycled or safely disposed of at your local recycling depot.
available battery power. Products connected to unit malfunction or overheat. Products connected to the power system do not accept modified sine wave form. Your application is not compatible with the power system’s modified sine wave output. Inadequate run time. Power system’s battery is not fully charged. Charge the battery by leaving the power system plugged into a wall outlet at least 15 hours As the battery ages, the available run time decreases.
Parts List Reference Part Description Quantity 1 Power system 1 2 Owner’s Manual 1 Remark Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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