Portable Power Inverter User Manual
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1. PortPowerInv_RF 70 10 30 1 i READ FIRST Kensington Portable Power Inverter User Manual PortPowerInv_RF 5 7 03 10 30 AM Page 2 Important Safety Information IMPORTANT BEFORE USING YOUR KENSINGTON PORTABLE POWER INVERTER READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OWNER S GUIDE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS OWNER S GUIDE CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Warning Electrical Hazard The Kensington Portable Power Inverter generates the same potential lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet To Prevent Injury and Property Damage Do not open no user serviceable parts inside e Keep away from children Do not insert foreign objects into the AC outlet or vents e Do not expose the inverter to water rain snow or spray Do not replace fuse with anything other than a 8 amp fuse Warning The Inverter May Become Hot During Operation To Prevent Injury and Property Damage e Provide adequate ventilation and refrain from placing items on or around the inverter during operation e Do not use the inverter inside a closed glove compartment or console e Keep the inverter away from materials that are flammable or may otherwise be adversely affected by high temperatures Do not operate the inverter near flammable fumes or gases e Do not place the inverter near the vehicle s heat vent or in direct sunlight Do not expose the inverter to temperatures over 104 F 40 C2. the green LED will not light and the inverter will automatically shut itself off Wait for the inverter to cool then remove it from the lighter socket and allow it to completely cool before plugging it back into the socket PortPowerInv_RF 5 7 03 10 30 AM Page Technical Specifications and Certifications AC output power max continuous AC output power 5 mins AC output voltage AC output frequency AC output waveform DC input voltage range Battery drain with no AC load 60 watts 75 watts 115 10 volts AC RMS 60 4 Hz Modified sine wave 10 7 15 6 volts DC lt 0 15amps DC at 12V input Technical Support Tips You may find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked Questions FAQs in the Support area of the Kensington Web site http www kensington com Call from a phone where you have access to your vehicle Please be prepared to provide the following information Name address and telephone number name of the Kensington product Symptoms of the problem and what led to them PortPowerInv_RF 5 7 03 10 30 Page 26 Registering Online Contacting Kensington Take a minute to register your Kensington device Troubleshooting information and answers to frequently Registered customers are eligible to receive free technical asked questions are available 24 hours a day on the support notification of new products and software Kensington Web site at www support kensin
3. f inverter is hot to the touch allow the inverter to cool before removing from the lighter socket PortPowerInv_RF 5 7 03 10 30 AM Page 4 F Warning Some AC Products are Not Compatible With the Warning Do Not Run Your Vehicle s Engine in a Garage or Inverter To Prevent Injury and Property Damage Other Enclosed Area e NEUTRAL FLOATING Do not connect any AC products e If you are running your vehicle s engine while stationary to whose neutral conductor is connected to ground to the power the product you have plugged into the inverter do so Kensington Portable Power Inverter only in a well ventilated area and away from other enclosed e Do not connect the Kensington Portable Power Inverter to areas Automotive vehicles emit carbon monoxide which can power utility AC distribution wiring or extension cords cause death if the vehicle s engine is running in a garage or THE OUTPUT OF THE INVERTER IS NON SINUSOIDAL Do not other enclosed area or near other enclosed areas use the inverter with the following equipment E Certified to CSA Standard C22 2 No 107 Small battery operated products such as rechargeable Conforms to UL Std UL 458 flashlights some rechargeable shavers and night lights 3020621 i that are plugged directly into receptacle to Congratulations recharge Your Kensington Portable Power Inverter converts DC battery e Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in power from your ve
4. Do not allow an AC product to be plugged into the inverter when starting the vehicle To avoid discharging the battery always remove the Kensington Portable Power Inverter from the lighter socket when not in use PortPowerInv_RF 5 7 03 10 30 AM Page 8 Automatic Overload Shutdown In the event the product plugged into the inverter is drawing more than 60 watts of power the green LED will not light and the inverter will automatically shut itself off To reset the inverter remove the AC product from the inverter s AC receptacle and wait for five seconds Do not connect the product drawing more than 60 watts back to the inverter During the overload event the protective fuse inside the inverter may have been blown Replace the fuse using a 8 amp slow blow fuse only by unscrewing the nut at the tip of the inverter removing the old fuse inserting the new fuse and reinstalling the nut until it is snug Automatic Low Voltage Shutdown In the event your vehicle s battery is drawn down to less than 10 7 Volts DC the green LED will not light and the inverter will automatically shut itself off To reset the inverter remove it from the lighter s socket Before plugging the inverter back into the socket the vehicle s battery must be recharged to more than 10 7 volts or the inverter will shut itself off again Automatic Overheating Shutdown In the event the inverter reaches temperatures in excess of 150 F 65 C
5. ES INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE POWER INVERTER AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED HEREIN KENSINGTON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL 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 PortPowerInv_RF 5 7 10 30 AM Page 16 BRANDS Kensington Technology Group 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas Second Floor San Mateo CA 94403 USA www kensington com ACCO Europe PLC Nepicar House London Road Wrotham Heath Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7RS UNITED KINGDOM ACCO Canada Inc 5 P
6. gton com updates To register start your Web browser and go to http www kensington com register Support by Telephone Technical Support is available by telephone Technical Support Please visit www kensington com for hours Technical support is available to all registered users of US 800 235 6708 or 650 572 2700 Kensington products There is no charge for technical Fax 650 572 9675 support except long distance charges where applicable Canada 800 535 4242 Technical Support Contact information can be found on Mexico 52 55 5384 0620 the inside back cover of this manual PortPowerInv_RF 5 7 03 10 30 Page 1 Year Limited Warranty KENSINGTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP KENSINGTON warrants this PRODUCT against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one year from the original date of purchase KENSINGTON at its 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 THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS YOUR SOLE REMEDY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KENSINGTON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTI
7. hicle into standard 120V household power powered hand tools These chargers will have warning The Kensington Portable Power Inverter is ideal for the user labels stating that dangerous voltages are present at the on the go it powers or charges virtually any notebook cell charger s battery terminals phone digital cameras camcorder PDA and many other portable devices PortPowerInv_RF 5 7 03 10 30 AM Page 6 Please read this short manual to learn valuable information about the proper use of your new Kensington Portable Power Inverter Take a minute to register your Kensington Portable Power Inverter go to www kensington com register Features e Converts DC battery power into 120V AC power e Three prong AC outlet e LED indicator Sleek design with molded in cigarette lighter plug e Automatic overheating shutdown e Automatic low battery voltage shutdown 11 0 VDC and automatic reset e Automatic overload shutdown e Internal fuse 8 A user changeable Using your Kensington Portable Power Inverter To use your Kensington Portable Power Inverter 1 Plug the Kensington Portable Power Inverter into your vehicle s lighter socket If the socket is too large adjust the negative connectors using the slide control to ensure a snug fit The green LED display lights up 2 Plug the AC product into the three prong AC receptacle and turn it on Ensure your product draws 60 watts or less of continuous AC power 3
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