Kensington 150 - Manual

Ultra Portable Power Inverter 150
Instruction Guide
Congratulations
Your new Kensington Ultra Portable Power Inverter 150 is a high efficiency
device designed to provide you with AC power in your vehicle. Your Inverter will
work from any 12 Volt cigarette lighter/vehicle power source and even in your
seat on airlines offering EMPOWER™ ports!
Please read this short instruction guide to safely and properly use your new
Inverter. Keep this instruction guide handy and on file for future reference.
Please register your Inverter on-line at www.kensington.com/register.
Your new Inverter is one of the safest and most advanced DC to AC Inverters
available today. Its compact and sleek design is thin at only 1.16 inches tall and
light at only 8.8oz. (cable included). With proper care and usage, it will give you
years of reliable service complementing your active lifestyle wherever you go.
Your Inverter supplies 115 Volts of AC power in a continuous stream of
120 Watts, and up to 150 Watts of peak power for start-up of your portable
electronic device. Your Inverter is convenient and easy-to use, ready to
supply AC power when you need it in the car or on the plane!
Your Inverter is intended to power notebook computers requiring up to
120 Watts of continuous power but can also be used to power other portable
electronic devices, including digital cameras, mobile phones, video cameras,
iPod/MP3 music players, PDAs, and more!
Features
1. One three-pin AC receptacle
2. Provides AC power in a car or on a plane
3. Plugs into any standard 12V cigarette lighter outlet or 12V vehicle
power source
4. Cigarette lighter plug converts into an airline compatible EMPOWER™ outlet
5. Compact, thin and lightweight—only 1.16 inch tall and 8.8oz in weight
6. Ultra portable, fits conveniently in your notebook carrying case or glove box
7. Fan cooled, ensuring good ventilation and reliable performance
8. Built-in safety features including over current protection, low and over
supply voltage protection, and over temperature protection
9. Sleek design looks good in any vehicle
10. Provides 115V AC and a North American three-pin receptacle in
most vehicles
11. LED light indicator
12. ON/OFF switch
Note: For use onboard aircraft offering EMPOWER™ ports. Check with your carrier to
determine if this feature is offered onboard the aircraft you are intending to travel on.
Important: Safety Information
This instruction guide contains important safety and operating instructions for
your Inverter. Please carefully read and follow the important safety instructions in
this guide before installing and using your Inverter to reduce the risk of injury and
property damage.
Failure to follow the warnings in this instruction guide may cause damage to
the vehicle/aircraft your Inverter is drawing DC power from, the device you are
powering, and/or cause electrical shock that could result in serious injury or death.
Warning! Electrical Hazard!
Your Inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal
household wall outlet.
To prevent serious or fatal injury and/or property damage follow the safety
warnings below:
• Your Inverter is not a toy. Keep it away from children.
• Keep and refer to your instruction guide. All persons who use your Inverter
must read and follow the instructions on installing and operating the Inverter.
• Do not insert foreign objects into the AC receptacle located on the top of
your Inverter.
• Keep your Inverter dry. Do not expose your Inverter to water, rain, snow or
spray. Stop using your Inverter immediately if it has been exposed to direct
moisture. Consult a qualified technician before resuming use of your
Inverter if exposed to moisture.
• Do not replace your Inverter’s fuse with anything other than the specified fuse.
• Do not cover, block, or insert foreign objects into the cooling vents on the
body of your Inverter.
• Do not attempt to open or repair your Inverter. All repairs must be made
by a qualified technician. Modifying or tampering with your Inverter’s
external or internal components could result in serious or fatal injury and/or
property damage. Opening, modifying, or tampering with your Inverter will
void the warranty.
• Do not use your Inverter if it is in any way damaged. Inspect the Inverter,
including cords, for damage before each use.
Warning! Do Not Operate Your Inverter or Portable Electronic
Device While Driving!
You may become distracted from safe driving while attempting to operate
your Inverter or portable electronic device your Inverter is powering. This
unsafe action may lead to a traffic accident resulting in personal injury and/
or property damage.
Warning! Use only Double Insulated Portable Electronic Devices
with Your Inverter!
A polarized three-pin AC receptacle is provided for your convenience to accept
devices with three-pin plugs. The earth/ground pin is not grounded and your
Inverter should not be used with devices requiring an earth/ground connec-
tion. Most digital devices do not require an earth/ground connection as they
are Double Insulated and should have the
mark on the product label. Please
check the product label on the device you wish to power before using it with
your Inverter.
Warning! Do Not Run Your Vehicle’s Engine in a Garage or
Other Enclosed Area!
If you are running your vehicle’s engine while stationary to power the portable
electronic device you have plugged into your Inverter, or to re-charge the
vehicle’s battery, do so only in a well ventilated area, and away from other
enclosed areas. Automotive and recreational vehicles emit carbon monoxide
which can cause serious injury or death if the vehicle’s engine is running in a
garage or other enclosed area, or near other enclosed areas.
Warning! Ensure that Your Inverter’s Power Cable Does Not
Become Tangled with Your Vehicle’s Driving Controls!
When using your Inverter in your vehicle ensure that the Inverter and its power
cable is positioned in such a manner that it does not impede upon the use of
the foot controls (brake, clutch, throttle) or hand controls (gearshift, steering
wheel) which may lead to an unsafe vehicle operating condition.
and allow your Inverter to warm up for 5 minutes in the ON position. Plug your
portable electronic device into your warmed up Inverter. Repeat if necessary.
Inverter is overloaded—Reduce load to 120 Watts maximum to maintain regulation.
Low input voltage—Keep input voltage above 12 Volts DC to maintain regulation.
Low battery/Poor battery condition—Charge or replace your vehicle’s battery.
See starting and running the vehicle’s engine section of this instruction guide.
Inadequate power or excessive voltage drop—Check the condition of your
vehicle’s battery clips and terminals. Clean or replace, as necessary.
Technical Specifications
Output power 120W Continuous, 150W Peak
Output power (surge capability) 250W
Input voltage 11-16V DC
Output voltage RMS 115V AC+/-10 Volts
Output frequency 60Hz+/- 4Hz
Maximum Efficiency 85-90%
Output waveform Regulated Modified Sine Wave
AC Receptacle Outlet North American 3 Pin Receptacle – NO GROUND
Fuse (replaceable) in the device 20A, 32V DC
Unit Dimensions 120(L) x 70(W) x 29(H) mm
4.72(L) x 2.76(W) x 1.16(H) inches
Unit weight 250g – 8.8oz (includes cable & plug)
Storage Temperature -10°C to 60°C – 14°F to 140°F
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C – 32°F to 122°F
No load current Draw < 0.2A
Low Battery Red LED 10.8V DC
Safety approval CE, E-Mark, FCC, RTCA DO-160D
Length of DC Input Power Cord 0.6M
Case Material UL rated 94V-0
Built-in circuit protection features
Input: 1. Over Voltage Protection. Automatic shut off
when input exceeds 16V DC
2. Under Voltage Protection. LED glows RED
warning of an input voltage condition of
less than 11V DC.
Output: 1. Short circuit /Surge protection. Automatic
shut off when short circuit/surge occurs.
2. Over load protection. Automatic shut off
when output power exceeds 150W.
3. Over Temperature Protection. Automatic shut
off when temperature exceeds 65°C±5°C–140°F
* Remove and re-insert the cigarette plug to
restart the Inverter after automatic shut off
occurs. Your Inverter does not automatically
restart after automatic shut off occurs.
Technical Support
Technical support is available to all registered users of Kensington products.
There is no charge for technical support except the cost of the phone call, and
long distance charges where applicable. Technical Support Contact information
can be found at the end of this instruction guide.
Technical Support Tips
• You may find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) section of the Support area on the Kensington Website:
www.kensington.com.
• Call from a phone where you have access to your Inverter
• Please be prepared to provide the following information:
- Name, address, and telephone number
- The name of the Kensington product
1-Year Limited Warranty
KENSINGTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP ("KENSINGTON") warrants this PRODUCT model no. 33362 against
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one year from the original date of
purchase. KENSINGTON, at its sole option, shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty.
Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it for any warranty
service. In order to keep this warranty in effect, the product must have been handled and used as prescribed
in the instructions accompanying this warranty. This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident,
misuse, abuse, or negligence.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KENSINGTON
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILI-
TY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES MAY
NONETHELESS EXIST BY OPERATION OF LAW, ANY SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE ONE-YEAR
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATE/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THIS PRODUCT, AS PROVIDED HEREIN, IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. KENSINGTON
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUEN-
TIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF USE OF SOFTWARE,
LOSS OR RECOVERY OF DATA, RENTAL OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY,
AND THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS, ARISING OUT OF ANY THEORY OF RECOVERY, INCLUDING STATUTORY, CONTRACT
OR TORT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TERM OF ANY LIMITED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, OR IN THE EVENT THAT ANY
LIMITED WARRANTY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, IN NO EVENT WILL KENSINGTON’S ENTIRE LIABILITY
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
NOTE: THE KENSINGTON PRODUCT MODEL # 33362 HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH
THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE
DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN A RESIDENTIAL
INSTALLATION. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND,
IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
HOWEVER, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE INTERFERENCE WILL NOT OCCUR IN A PARTICULAR
INSTALLATION. IF THIS EQUIPMENT DOES CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO AND TELEVISION
RECEPTION, WHICH CAN BE DETERMINED BY TURNING THE EQUIPMENT OFF AND ON, THE USER IS
ENCOURAGED TO TRY TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
• REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA.
• INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND RECEIVER.
• CONSULT THE DEALER OR EXPERIENCED RADIO/TV TECHNICIAN FOR HELP.
MODIFICATIONS: MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY KENSINGTON MAY VOID THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE DEVICE UNDER FCC REGULATIONS AND MUST NOT BE MADE.
CABLES: IN ORDER TO MEET FCC REQUIREMENTS THIS DEVICE MUST BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO A
12V DC POWER SOURCE USING ONLY THE CABLE PROVIDED.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE
KENSINGTON PORTABLE POWER INVERTER 150
THE KENSINGTON PRODUCT MODEL # 33362 COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION
IS SUBJECT TO TWO CONDITIONS: 1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2.
THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION. AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2.909 OF THE FCC RULES, THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR
THIS DEVICE IS KENSINGTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP, 333 TWIN DOLPHIN DRIVE, REDWOOD SHORES,
CALIFORNIA, 94065.
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE
The Kensington Ultra Portable Power Inverter 150 (model no. K33362) has been tested in accordance
with essential requirements for CE marking. Kensington herewith confirms that this product complies
with all the requirements set out in the council Directive on the application of the laws of the member
states relating to the Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 73/23/EEC
and the amendments in the Council Directive 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC.
Please visit www.support.kensington.com for more information.
Contacting Kensington
Troubleshooting information and answers to frequently asked questions are avail-
able 24 hours a day on the Kensington Web site at www.support.kensington.com.
Support by Telephone
Technical Support is available by telephone. Please visit www.kensington.com
for hours. U.S. and Canada 800-535-4242 Mexico 52(55)5384-0620
ACCO Canada Inc.
5 Precidio Court
Brampton
Ontario
L6S 6B7
Canada
Compliant with
RTCA DO-160D
Section 15, 21 for
use Onboard Aircraft
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ACCO Brands USA LLC
333 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood Shores, CA 94065
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Assembled in Taiwan
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