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powerdriveinverters.com 200 0 2000 W att DC to AC Power Inverter Owner ’s Guide Please Save for Future Reference[...]
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Thank you for purchasing the POWERDRIVE2000 power inverter , a high performance solution to using household power while on the road. Please read and understand all of the information provided in this manual before operating or installing. If properly used, the inverter will give you years of reliable service providing AC power for TVs, computers, a[...]
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CAUTION : DO NOT connect the RPPD2000 to live AC power circuits. Damage to the inverter will result even if the power switch is in the OFF position. DO NOT connect any AC device which has its neutral conductor connected to ground. DO NOT expose the RPPD2000 to air temperatures in excess of 104°F . DO NOT use the RPPD2000 on the following items: 1.[...]
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INST ALLATION : Selecting a suitable location The RPPD2000 must be installed in an area that meets the following requirements in order to operate safely and provide optimum performance: 1. DRY : DO NOT expose the unit to moisture. 2. COOL: Ambient air temperature should be between 32°F and 104°F . Cooler areas are best. 3. VENTILA TION: Allow at [...]
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Connect the Power Cables to the Inverter: Connect cable to the Power Input T erminals on input end of the inverter . The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (-). Unscrew the terminal on the inverter and install the appropriate color (black to black and red to red) ring-terminal of the cables and tighten the screws to cla[...]
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CAUTION: Never disconnect the DC cables from the inverter without first disconnecting the cables from the battery or potentially lethal electricity will be left exposed. NOTE: The Power Button turns the control circuit in the inverter on and off . It does not disconnect power from the inverter . When the button is in the off position, the inverter [...]
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Low V oltage Protection : If the DC input voltage drops below the alarm threshold of 10.5V the meter will flash (LUP) to indicate Low V oltage Protection, but the unit will continue to operate. If the input voltage drops to 10.0V or less, the inverter will shut down to protect itself, the meter will continue to flash (L UP), and an alarm will sound[...]
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NOTE: The wattage rating applies to resistive loads. The inverter will operate most AC loads within its power rating. Some induction motors used in freezers, pumps, and other motor-operated equipment require very high surge currents to start. The inverter may not be able to start some of these motors even though their rated current draw is within t[...]
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T T o o c c a a l l c c u u l l a a t t e e t t h h e e t t o o t t a a l l w w a a t t t t - - h h o o u u r r s s o o f f e e n n e e r r g g y y c c o o n n s s u u m m p p t t i i o o n n : : Multiply the power by the operating time. T o determine how many 12-volt amp hours will be consumed, divide the watt hours by 10. Example: 150 Watts x 1 H[...]
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Problem/SymptomPossible Causes Solution Low output voltage Overloaded Reduce the load. No output voltage Low input Recharge battery . Red LED illuminated V oltage Check connections and cable. Alarm sounding Continuous operation input current required. Thermal shutdown Overloaded Allow inverter to cool off. Reduce load. Improve ventilation; make sur[...]
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This Limited One Y ear Warranty from POWERDRIVE, a DAS brand, applies to all electronic products and devices manufactured by DAS Distributors and sold under the brand name POWERDRIVE. T erms of the W arranty : POWERDRIVE warrants that the product you have purchased from a DAS authorized retailer is free from defects in materials and workmanship und[...]
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