Voltec Power Inverter Owner’s Manual 100W (Model 10-00474 ) -1-
Thank you for purchasing this VOLTEC product. All VOLTEC products are produced to the highest quality. To reduce the risk of injury, please read this instruction manual and retain for future reference. Should you have any questions or need any support, please contact us at www.voltec-industries.com Copyright 2009 VOLTEC Products CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Introduction............................................................3 Safety Information.................................................
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing this VOLTEC power inverter, a high performance solution to using household power while on the road. Connected to a 12V volt outlet, the inverter efficiently and reliably supplies 115V/60Hz AC power for a wide variety of loads, such as TV sets, gaming systems, cell phones and portable entertainment devices. Our line of power inverters are designed to meet and exceed your quality expectations with ETL certification.
• • • • • Connect the unit to only to 12V DC power supplies (6V is too low, and 24V will damage the unit). Do not insert any foreign objects into the unit outlets, vents or fan openings. Do not expose the unit to rain, water or any other liquid. Do not connect the unit to any utility power distribution systems or branch circuits. Do not use the inverter in temperatures over 104(40 ) or under 32(0 ).
3. Features Figure 1 1. Cooling Fan and Ventilation Openings— The high speed cooling fan protects the inverter from over-heating. And the ventilation openings should be kept clear! 2. LED Indicator—When there is DC power input, the green LED Indicator is on; a Red light indicates that the inverter has shut down because of low or high input voltage. 3. USB Port— Offer 5V power to USB equipment. 4.
4. Connecting and operating the inverter When connecting the unit, please be sure to follow the guideline, cautions and warnings mentioned in this manual. The inverter should be connected to your vehicle’s 12 V battery or power outlet socket. No devices should be plugged into the inverter until the inverter is properly connected and the inverter’s power indicator is active. Please follow the following to connect your inverter: 1) Plug the inverter directly into a 12 Volt Cigarette or Power Outlet Socket.
discharge”. Constantly operating the unit from a vehicle battery until the low voltage shut off will affect the life of the battery. If you are operating electrical products for extended periods of time, you should consider connecting the unit to a separate deep discharge battery. 5. Troubleshooting a) 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.
Nintendo DS Rechargable Electric Knife Household Battery Chargers 2 way Radios 5" LCD TV BlackBerry PDA Wireless Mouse Cordless Shaver 12 10 15 10 10 5 5 2 5 40.00 48.00 32.00 48.00 48.00 96.00 96.00 240.00 96.00 When using a vehicle battery as a power source, it is strongly recommended to start the vehicle every hour or two to recharge the battery before its capacity drops too low.
z z cables. Adjust the orientation of the inverter television, antenna and cables. Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna and use shielded antenna cable where possible. c) Reference Chart PROBLEM No power, indicator. The red indicator illuminates. CAUSE Battery is defective no Blown fuse SOLUTION Replace battery Check and replace fuse Lose cable connections Check the connection to the battery. Tighten as required. AC products connected are Reduce load.
required. Restart. Inverter runs small loads but Low voltage battery not large ones. Water entered Alarm sounding Water entered the unit Low voltage shutdown or thermal shutdown has is occurred. Charge the battery Disconnect the inverter and wipe immediately with a dry cloth, or permanent damage can occur. Allow unit to cool. Improve air circulation around unit. Locate unit to a cooler environment. Reduce load if continuous operation is required.
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