Specifications

Microwave Ovens & Power Inverters
The power rating used with microwave ovens is the "cooking power" which refers to the power being
"delivered" to the food being cooked. The actual operating power requirement rating is higher than
the cooking power rating (for example, a microwave with "advertised" rating of 600W usually
corresponds to almost 1200W - 1500W of power consumption). The actual power consumption is
usually stated on a label located at the back of the microwave. If the operating power requirement
cannot be found on the back of the microwave, check the instruction manual or contact the
manufacturer.
None LED Camera Flashes & Power Inverters
A none LED camera flash generally requires a pure sine wave inverter capable of surging to at least
four times the Watt Sec rating of the strobe. For instance, a camera flash rated at 300W requires an
inverter capable of 1200W or more.
Laser Printers & Power Inverters
A laser printer generally requires a pure sine wave inverter capable of producing at least three times
the continuous wattage rating of the printer. For instance, a laser printer rated at 500W requires an
inverter rated at 1500W or higher.
An inkjet printer does not maintain the same requirements as a laser printer. Inkjet printers can be
operated normally with a modified sine wave inverter rated to handle the printer’s wattage
requirements.
Television & Audio Suggestions
Although most inverters are shielded and filtered to minimise signal interference, some interference
with your television picture may be unavoidable, especially with weak signals.
Here are some suggestions that may improve reception:
1. First make sure that the television antenna produces a clear signal under normal operating
conditions (i.e., at home plugged into a standard mains wall outlet). Also ensure that the
antenna cable is properly shielded and of good quality.
2. Change positions of the inverter, antenna cables and television power cord.
3. Isolate the television, its power cord and antenna cables from the 12V power source by
running an extension cord from the inverter to the TV set. Ensure that any excess AC power
cord is a distance away from the TV set.
4. Coil the television power cord and the input cables running from the 12V power source to
the inverter.
5. Attach a "Ferrite Data Line Filter" to the television power cord. More than one filter may be
required.