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1. _ i i i EA v P 4 b p CONTENTS Vf m V A iniseromercanisuincarey 4 AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1 Clamps UsB R X RR U B BR 1xUSB Port Compatible Multi Adapter h deris M ER 1300883 104 Ll ziisarstocgiscora inca Lead for Portable T ower Ban Ire MODEL 15 50104 PRODUCT CODE 50104 08 2015 f YEARWARRANTY ba Version 2 June 2015 Contents Page WARRANTY DETAIL Sienan 3 REPAIR AND REFURBISHED GOODS OR PARTS NOTICE cssssssesssssssesesscsssssesecscscsssececscsesesecscseseees 3 GENERA LINRORMA TION scit ctcons oca 4 INTENDED USE CE 4 CONTENT menr N 4 PORTABLE FOWER BANI oso aces a cialis 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS namere iones 5 SAEETTTEATURES union coo ODORE UL Ed Iesu tiet ue 6 OPERATING ENVIRONMEN Tasas oc pes edite eere edes eae etre eto ecce 6 CONTROLTUNCTIONS ndisse nci tin a Line pietas teque ier emitte 6 EED POWER INDICATOR ssp cnt buses ion atten d lom is ono ete P Na 7 MIRO RH T M 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE icona nti etie saltado dc 8 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY scan ii 8 CONNECTING AN APPEIAINCE nd bte iet audits n a a 9 RECHARGE ABEREA itecto tonnes it MTM IA EA 9 FUSE he Ses tet tek Se utt E Sak eet tes tuU bec NISI E M Ir MIS cette eeu 9 MAINTENANCE S CLEANING soos rette tis ope cs a EE 10 Bis cl 1S 2 Fite tee ea E 10 UG SO TUN Gates 11 S2. READING 1 Displays the voltage reading of the connected battery The reading will vary depending on the battery condition and usage enabling you to HE monitor and charge the battery when necessary Please note The 4X4 TOUGH 600W Power inverter does offer the feature of an automatic battery cut off If the battery usage is being depleted the unit has a safety device to eliminate the battery going flat READING 2 The percentage 96 of the 600W currently in use Example below Illustrated in table Display will show 0 as O Ea wats O approximate percentage 50 0 300wats O 0 00 0 0 00 0 that will be displayed on 60 340watts yourpowerinverter 100 500 600 watts THE SHADED BOX SHOWS AN APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE THAT WILL BE DISPLAYED ON YOUR POWER INVERTER AND ARE A GUIDELINE ONLY Depending on the usage and the battery level from time to time the above two readings may present the same number this will only remain the same for a short period of time and will vary as battery level increase decreases or load applied to the power inverter increases or decreases 44 Ps STATUS MONITOR rtm Tra UU a T E US u TOUGH ger MAS Su dr EDU cl Son ei aea s H _ GOO ROAD 4 E OCW POWER INVERTER 500VA cont 600VA TO minutes EA cs USB OUTLET The USB output is 5V 500mA Check the appliance or device s charging current is below the specified output Exc
3. NOTE Always disconnect and ensure the power switch is turned off before attempting any type of maintenance Wait for the unit to cool before servicing Ensure the unit has been switched off and has cooled down completely before cleaning Never immerse this unit in water Simply wipe down with a soft cloth DISPOSAL Please consider when disposing of electronic products such as a power inverter that some components can by recycled and recovered for re use Do not attempt to dissemble any electronic product unless you are a trained electronics technician Many councils hold e waste electronic waste collections Contact your nearest council to enquire about the best method of disposal in your area FAQ Q The unit has started but the appliance keeps switching off A Some inductive motors may require 2 6 start up attempts If an appliance you have attached to the inverter only runs for a moment when the power is supplied switch the power inverter on and off quickly and repeatedly Q Humming in music systems A The loudspeakers of cheaper stereo systems may hum as they cannot filter the modified sine waves that the power inverter generates Q Malfunctions when operating a TV A The power inverter is operating but there may be visible interference especially if the TV signal is weak Try one of the following actions Position the power inverter as far away as possible from the unit the aerial and aerial cable Use good quality
4. away from surface heating vents or other heat producing equipment e Well ventilated Allow at least 5 cm 2 inches clearance above and on all sides of the unit for proper cooling Safe Do not install power inverter in a compartment with batteries or flammable liquids such as petrol or explosive vapours e Clean and free of dust and dirt This is especially important if the power inverter is used in a working environment CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONTROL FUNCTIONS 2 Power 3 Overload 1 ON OFF power switch indicator light indicator 4 AC outlets This switch turns the power inverter ON OFF 2 Power indicator When lit this indicates the power inverter has been turned on and is ready for use 3 Overload Fault indicator If the LED overload is on this indicates that the power inverter is in the state of warning or protection Please stop the power inverter until the LED overload indicator goes out 1 ON OFF Air vents switch 5 USB port 4 2 x AC outlets 5 USB port 7 Cooling fan 6 Positive terminal 6 Battery connection terminals Please connect the power inverter to the battery using the battery clamps included Pay attention to polarity when attaching the clamps to the battery Red terminal is positive and black terminal is negative 7 High speed cooling fan ERA The fan cools the internal circuits automatically while the 6 Negative terminal terminal power inverter is in operation mod
5. electrical equipment always ensure someone is nearby to help you in an emergency N CAUTION e Donotconnect live AC power to the power inverter s AC outlets The power inverter will be damaged even if it is switched OFF e Donotexpose the power inverter to temperatures exceeding 40 C 104 F AN CAUTION Do not use the power inverter with the following equipment e Small battery operated products such as rechargeable flashlights some rechargeable shavers and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge e Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand powered tools These chargers will have warning labels stating that dangerous voltages are present at the charger s battery terminals AN CAUTION Don t disassemble or modify the power inverter WEB www 4x4tough com au EMAIL salese4x4tough com au TEL 1300 883 104 After Sales Support 5 SAFETY FEATURES e Input protections Reverse polarity fuse over and under voltage low battery alarm amp shut down e Power ON OFF switch and LED indicator e Input and output fully isolated e Output protections Short circuit overload over temperature e Low power consumption standby OPERATING ENVIRONMENT For safe and optimum performance install the power inverter in a location that is Dry For indoor use only do not expose to water or moisture e Cool Operate only in ambient temperatures between 0 C 32 F and 40 C 104 F Keep
6. position Es ud Connection via the Vehicle s Battery e Itis recommended running the vehicle s motor for approx 15 minutes every hour to avoid the battery from going flat e Connect the power inverter to the battery using the battery clamps included Pay attention to polarity when attaching the clamps to the battery Red terminal is positive and black terminal is negative See Fig 1 e The power inverter can be operated when the motor is running or when the motor is at a standstill e tis possible that the power inverter may not work due to the voltage drop during the starting process e If not in use disconnect the power inverter from the battery Alarm in case of Battery Voltage Drop The power inverter switches off automatically when the voltage drops below 10 volts A high pitched alarm will sound and a red light will appear Refer page 6 under control functions 3 Overload fault indicator Protective Features e Low voltage of the battery may damage the battery but not the power inverter as it switches off Once the normal operating status is reinstated the unit can be operated again e Overload protection If the incoming voltage exceeds 15 volts DC or if the permanent output is exceeded the unit switches off automatically Short Circuit If the wires are crossed or the attached appliance has short circuited the power inverter 35 amp fuses will blow to prevent damage to the power inverter If the fuse blo
7. saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick during the process of repair some or all of your stored data may be lost We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process Please be assured though refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI s stringent quality specifications If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily you may escalate your complaint Please telephone us on 1300 883 104 or write to us at Natural Product Solutions Pty Ltd Unit 3 60 Box Road TAREN POINT 2229 Telephone 1300 883 104 Email sales 4x4tough com au Website www 4x4tough com au AFTER SALES SUPPORT a 1300 883 104 L sales 4x4tough com au www 4x4tough com au YEAR WARRANTY AUS Hotline Costs Landline calls are free Mobile costs are extra amp are dependent MODEL 15 50104 PRODUCT CODE 50104 08 2015 on carrier charges please check charges with your mobile carrier WEB www 4x4tough com au EMAIL sales 4x4tough com au TEL 1300 883 104 After Sales Support 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on the purchase of your compact portable power inverter From a 12V DC battery source the power inverter will efficiently and reliable power a wide variety of household AC appliances The p
8. ON WEB www 4x4tough com au EMAIL salese4x4tough com au TEL 1300 883 104 After Sales Support 11 TOUGH 4x4 TOUGH GO OFF ROAD is a trademark of Natural Product Solutions Pty Ltd Unit 3 60 Box Road Taren Point NSW 2229 Phone 1300 883104 www 4x4tough com au sales 4x4tough com au 12 After Sales Support TEL 1300 883 104 EMAIL sales 4x4tough com au WEB www 4x4tough com au
9. PECIEKCATIONS sess cates secre coccinea e Un 11 2 AfterSales Support TEL 1300 883 104 EMAIL salese4x4tough com au WEB www 4x4tough com au TM TOUGH GO OEE ROAD 600W Power Inverter Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Defects that occur within this warranty period under normal use and care will be repaired replaced or refunded at our discretion The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar State and Territory laws Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Unfortunately from time to time faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the Supplier for repair Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user generated data such as files stored on a computer hard drive telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone songs stored on a portable media player games
10. aerial cables 10 After Sales Support TEL 1300 883 104 EMAIL sales 4x4tough com au WEB www 4x4tough com au TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE RECOMMENDATION Low outgoing voltage The power inverter is overloaded Reduce the outgoing output Note Only use RMS voltmeters to Incoming voltage is below 10 volt Ensure adequate incoming voltage of over 10 measure the outgoing voltage volt Battery power is too low Poor condition of the battery Replace the battery Inadequate power supply or Check the condition of the battery clamps inappropriate voltage drops No output The power inverter is not at Switch the power inverter off and on again operating temperature If necessary repeat the process until the attached appliance starts Battery voltage below 10 Volt Charge or exchange the battery Power inverter has cut off Allow the power inverter to cool down Ensure automatically due to overheating there is enough air circulation The fuse has blown In the event that the leads are incorrectly attached and the unit fails to operate it will be because the fuses have blown You will need to take the unit to a certified licensed electrician to have the fuses replaced Under no circumstance are unlicensed electrical persons permitted to open the unit to replace fuses or conduct other repairs Check that the wires are connected correctly when connecting the power inverter see diagram on Page 9 SPECIFICATIONS PROTECTI
11. e 8 Earth terminal NOTE Earthing cables clamps stakes and rods are not included e The earth terminal located on the back panel of the inverter is connected to the case of the inverter and the earth terminal of the AC output socket e The use of the earth terminal will vary depending on installation All installations should adopt heavy duty green insulated wire when connecting to this earth terminal e Using the power inverter in a vehicle where it is connected directly to the battery the earth terminal can be connected to the vehicle chassis A temporary installation e Installing to a fixed land base location the earth terminal should be connected to a proper earth connection such as a standard electrical earthing rod driven into the ground no less than 1 2m Additionally If the battery system powering the inverter is not earthed one of the terminals on the battery system usually the negative terminal should get connected to the earthing rod Using the power inverter in a boat the earth terminal should be connected to the existing grounding system e ALWAYS check with licenced electrician before use 6 AfterSales Support TEL 1300 883 104 EMAIL sales 4x4tough com au WEB www 4x4tough com au LED POWER INDICATOR The LED indicator light is located on the top right hand side of your power inverter This is an indicator that switches automatically between two different readings at approximately two second intervals
12. e cord of this inverter is damaged it shall be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent RECHARGEABLE UNITS CAUTION A few battery chargers are not compatible with modified sine wave inverters These are typically small rechargeable battery operated devices like portable rechargeable flashlights shaving razors and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Some chargers for battery packs used in power tools may not be compatible Check with the products instruction manual to see if it suitable to use with a modified power inverter These chargers typically have a warning label indicating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals Only a pure sine wave inverter should be used with these types of appliances Damage to the device could result if you attempt to use them with any type of modified sine wave inverter FUSE The power inverter is fitted with two 35 amp fuses In the event that the leads are incorrectly attached and the unit fails to operate it will be because the fuses have blown You will need to take the unit to a certified licensed electrician to have the fuses replaced Under no circumstance are unlicensed electrical persons permitted to open the unit to replace fuses or conduct other repairs WEB www 4x4tough com au EMAIL sales 4x4tough com au TEL 1300 883 104 After Sales Support 9 MAINTENANCE amp CLEANING
13. eeding this may damage the power inverters USB port Turn the inverter on first before connecting an appliance or device to the USB port Some appliances and devices must be charged using a specific charger always consult the user manual before attempting to charge with the power inverters USB port Ensure you use an approved USB charging cable compatible with the appliance or device you intend to charge WEB www 4x4tough com au EMAIL sales 4x4tough com au TEL 1300 883 104 After Sales Support 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Power inverter FIGURE 1 Position of the Power Inverter e No liquid may be allowed to enter the unit e The ambient temperature should be between 10 degrees and 40 degrees C Do not place on or directly adjacent to a heat source e Do not expose to direct sunlight e Leave a space of 2 4cm to allow adequate air circulation e Donot place any objects on top of the power inverter e Do not use close to flammable materials or in places where flammable vapours or smoke is present Power Supply The power source needs to be a minimum of 11 volts to a maximum of 15 volts DC and have enough permanent output to operate the unit To establish the estimated necessary power supply in amps divide the respective output in watts of the attached appliance by the incoming voltage being 12 volts in the case of a car battery Negative Positive Unpack the power inverter and ensure that the switch is in the OFF
14. ower inverter is designed to provide years of trouble free operation and includes an automatic safety monitoring circuit to protect the power inverter and your battery from inadvertent overload conditions The User guide is a part of the power inverter and should be stored in a dry convenient location in the event you need to refer back to information within this guide Carefully read before using the power inverter with particular attention to the warnings key information and recommendations within this user guide This power inverter complies with AS NZS 4763 2011 INTENDED USE This product is designed to provide power to AC appliances via a 12VDC power source Private domestic use only CONTENTS 1 x 600W Power Inverter 1 x Set Power Cables with Battery Clamps 1 x USB Port Compatible Multi Adapter 1 x Portable Power Bank 1800 Li ion Battery 1 x USB Charging Lead for Portable Power Bank 1 x User Guide 1 x Warranty Card PORTABLE POWER BANK Charging time Approximately 6 hours USB Rechargable When the power bank is in charging mode a red light will be blinking When full charge is complete the red light then stops blinking Input DC5V Output DC5V 4 After Sales Support TEL 1300 883 104 EMAIL salese4x4tough com au WEB www 4x4tough com au IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Incorrect installation or misuse of the power inverter may result in danger to the user or create hazardous conditions We urge you to pay special at
15. tention to all CAUTION and WARNING statements CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the power inverter or to other equipment WARNING statements identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life WARNING Shock hazard Keep away from children e The power inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet Treat it as you would any other AC outlet e Donot insert foreign objects into the power inverter s AC outlet fan or vent openings e For indoor use only do not expose the power inverter to water rain snow or spray Do not under any circumstance connect the power inverter to AC Power AN WARNING Heated surface e The power inverter s housing may become uncomfortably warm reaching 60 C 140 F under extended high power operation Ensure at least 5 cm 2 inches of air space is maintained on all sides of the power inverter During operation keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperature AN WARNING Explosion hazard e Donot use the power inverter in the presence of flammable fumes or gases such as in the bilge of a petrol powered boat or near a propane tank Do not use the power inverter in an enclosure containing automotive type lead acid batteries These batteries unlike sealed batteries vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks from an electrical connection e When working on
16. ws contact the After Sales Support helpline for replacement of defective fuses 8 After Sales Support TEL 1300 883 104 EMAIL salese4x4tough com au WEB www 4x4tough com au e Overheating protection If the internal temperature of 65 C is exceeded the unit switches off automatically After a cool down period of approx 15 minutes the unit can be switched on again Precautions e If connected directly to a battery or similar unit please check that the battery clamps are connected with the correct polarity Red terminal is positive and black terminal is negative e Ensure that the incoming current does not exceed 56 amperes e At regular intervals check that the plug and connections are tight Loose connections can generate heat and or damage the power inverter or the power source e Improper use of the power inverter can cause injuries e Ifthe external cord of this inverter is damaged it shall be replaced by a special cord or assembly by contacting the After Sales Support Helpline CONNECTING AN APPLIANCE e The output of a connected appliance should lie within the specifications of the power inverter e Insert the plug into a socket of the power inverter e Press the On switch when the green LED lights up the unit is operational e The LED will turn off if the voltage drops below 10 V and the power inverter switches off switch off the appliance and disconnect the plug e If the external flexibl
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