Wagan DC to AC Pure Sine Inverter 2601 - Manual (Page 4)

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User’s Manual—Read before using this equipment
LOAD CONSIDERATIONS
The startup load of an appliance is a major factor of whether this inverter
can power it. This initial load is only momentary. With many appliances, it is
approximately twice the continuous load, but some appliance startup loads can be
as high as eight times the continuous load.
To determine if an appliance or tool will operate with this inverter, first run a test.
The inverter will automatically shut down in the event of an output overload so there
is no danger of damaging either the inverter or the equipment. When the red LED
indicator is lit, the inverter is signaling a fault.
MAXIMUM POWER FROM VEHICULAR ACCESSORY SOCKETS
Most vehicular accessory sockets that are controlled through a vehicle’s ignition
switch are fused at 15 amps. This limits inverter output to approximately 140 watts.
To Power 400 Watt Appliances:
1. For temporary use, connect the battery clip adapter cord to the inverter and
follow the procedure located under the “Connecting the Inverter” section.
2. Install a separate fused DC accessory socket wired to the vehicle’s battery.
Fuse this circuit at 50 amps.
There is no danger in leaving the inverter directly wired to the battery if the inverter
is turned OFF after each use. The inverter will shut off when the vehicle’s battery
level drops down to 9.5 volts to protect the battery from draining completely.
DETERMINING MAXIMUM APPLIANCE WATTAGE
Do not exceed the 400 watt maximum AC load or the inverter will shut down.
Most electrical tools, appliances, and audio/video equipment have labels that list
the unit’s power requirements in watts. If the tool or device is rated in amps, multiply
the amps by 120 (120V AC) to determine the watts. For example, an appliance
rated at 0.5 amps will draw 60 watts.
WATTS = VOLTS × AMPS
Remember to consider the startup surge that motorized appliances will cause. Do
not exceed the 800 watt momentary surge rating of this inverter. This can cause
immediate overload shut down and or blow a fuse.
CONNECTING THE INVERTER
DC Plug Adapter Cord – Up to 140 Watts Output
1. Connect an insulated copper wire to the ground terminal. The other end of the
ground wire should be connected to a proper grounding point. Use the shortest
practical length of wire. Connect this wire to the chassis of your vehicle or to
the grounding system in your boat. In a city, the ground wire can connect to a
metal cold water pipe that goes underground. In remote locations, the ground
wire can be connected to an earth ground. In the unlikely event of a short
circuit, operating the inverter without proper grounding can result in electric
shock. Do not directly connect this ground wire to the negative DC terminal
2. Connect the red (+) and black (−) terminals of the supplied DC Plug Adapter
Cord to the red (+) and black (−) terminals on the rear of the inverter.
Be sure to connect them into the correct polarity terminals on the rear of the
inverter. Reverse polarity connection will blow the fuse in the inverter and can
permanently damage to the inverter. Damage caused by reverse polarity will
void the warranty.
3. Connect the Plug end of the DC Adapter Cable into your vehicle’s 12V DC
accessory outlet. You may need to place the ignition switch to Accessory
Position if the vehicle engine is not operating.
4. Plug the AC appliance cord into the inverter’s AC receptacle, and/or your USB
appliance into the USB power port.