Vector Power City DK080706 - Manual (Page 10)

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DO NOT CONNECT TO AC DISTRIBUTION WIRING: the inverter is engineered to be
connected directly to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described above.
Do not direct wire the power inverter to household or RV AC distribution wiring. Do not connect
the power inverter to any AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is connected to ground
(earth) or to the negative of the DC (battery) source.
CAUTION: RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES
Certain rechargeable devices are recharged by plugging them directly into an AC receptacle.
when first using a rechargeable device, monitor its temperature for the initial ten minutes of use
to determine whether it becomes warmer than usual. If excessive heat is generated, it is a good
indication that the device should not be used with this inverter. This problem does not occur with
the majority of battery-operated equipment. Most of these devices use a separate charger or
transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle. This inverter is easily capable of powering
most chargers and transformers.
4.5 PLACEMENT OF THE POWER INVERTER
For best operating results when used away from the main unit, the inverter should be placed on a
flat surface, such as a vehicle seat or floor. Keep in mind that the inverter will generate heat – the
larger the AC load the more heat generated. Position the Inverter so that a casual brush against
a hot inverter surface will not distract a driver.
WARNING: Inverters generate heat while operating. Power inverters should only be used in
locations that meet the following criteria:
DRY – Do not allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter.
COOL – Ambient air temperature should be between 30 degrees F (-1 degree C)
non-condensing, and 105 degrees F (40 degrees C). do not place the inverter on or near a
heating vent or any piece of equipment that is generating heat above room temperature. Keep
the inverter away that from direct sunlight, if at all possible.
VENTILATED – Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around
the unit. Do not place items on or over the inverter during operation. The unit will shut down if
the internal temperature gets too hot. Restart the unit after it cools.
SAFE – Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any locations that may
accumulate flammable fumes or gases.
4.6 OPERATING TIPS
Rated versus actual current draw of most equipment–electrical tools, appliances and
audio/video equipment have labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts. Be
sure that the power consumption of the item you wish to operate is rated at 200 watts or less.
(If the power consumption is rated in amps AC, simply multiply by the AC volts (120) to
determine the wattage). The inverter has overload protection, so it is safe to try to operate equip-
ment rated at 200 watts or less. The inverter will shut down if it is overloaded and will restart
once the overload is removed.
Resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter to run; however, larger resistive loads, such as electric
stoves or heaters, require more wattage than the inverter can deliver. Inductive loads, such as TV’s
and stereos, require more start-up current to operate than do resistive loads of the same wattage
rating. Induction motors, as well as some televisions, may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating
to start up. The most demanding in this category are those that start under load, such as compres-
sors and pumps. Testing is the only definitive way to determine whether a specific load can be
started and how long it can run. The unit will simply shut down if it is overloaded. To restart the
unit after a shutdown due to overloading, momentarily turn off the power to the unit.
THE INVERTER WILL NOT OPERATE HIGH WATTAGE APPLIANCES OR EQUIPMENT THAT
PRODUCE HEAT, SUCH AS HAIR DRYERS, MICROWAVE OVENS AND TOASTERS.