Owner`s Guide
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1. approximate Startup Load Multiply WATTS X 2 Starting Load This formula yields a close approximation of the starting load of the appliance although some may require an even greater starting load NOTE Induction motors such as air conditioners refrigerators freezers and pumps may have a start up surge of 3 to 7 times the continuous rating Most often the start up load of the appliance or power tool determines whether an inverter has the capability to power it For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc www RoadTrucker com 8312 Sidbury Rd Wilmington NC 28411 800 507 0482 910 686 4281 For example You have a freezer with a continuous load of 4 amps and a start up load of 12 amps 4 amps x 120 volts 480 watts continuous 12 amps x 120 volts 1440 watts starting load You would need an inverter with peak surge rating greater than 1440 watts to run this appliance FORMULA to convert AC Watts to DC Amps AC Watts divided by 12 x 1 1 DC Amps This is the size vehicle alternator you would need to keep up with a specific load for example to keep up with a continuous draw of 1000 watts you would need a 91 amp alternator To calculate the total watt hours of energy consumption Multiply the power by the operating time To determine how many 12 volt amp hours will be consumed divide the watt hours by 10 Example 150 Watts x 1 Hour 150 Watt Hours 150 Watt Hours 10 15 12 Volt Amp Hour Estimated2. ED illuminated Alarm sounding No output voltage Red LED illuminated No alarm No output voltage Low battery alarm on all the time Possible Causes Solution Overloaded Reduce the load Low input Recharge battery Voltage Check connections and cable Continuous operation input current required Overloaded Allow inverter to cool off Reduce load Improve ventilation make sure ventilation openings in the inverter are not obstructed Reduce ambient temperature High input Make sure the inverter is voltage connected to a 12V battery Check regulation of charging systems Short circuit Check load for proper operation Inspect cables from battery Inverter switched off Turn inverter on No power to inverter Check wiring to inverter Reverse DC polarity Observe correct polarity black to black red to red Inspect cables from battery Poor DC wiring Check connections Poor battery condition Make sure battery is fully charged For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc www RoadTrucker com 8312 Sidbury Rd Wilmington NC 28411 800 507 0482 910 686 4281 This Limited One Year Warranty from POWERDRIVE a DAS brand applies to all electronic products and devices manufactured by DAS Distributors and sold under the brand name POWERDRIVE Terms of the Warranty POWERDRIVE warrants that the product you have purchased from a DAS authorized retailer is free from defects in materials and workmanship unde
3. POWERDR VE fons powerdriveinverters com Owner s Guide Please Save for Future Reference DRIVE 790 Ex Thank you for purchasing the POWERDRIVE750 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 f properly used the inverter will give you years of reliable service providing AC power for TVs computers appliances stereos and power tools For safe and optimum performance the inverter must be installed and used properly Carefully read and follow the guidelines in this manual giving special attention to the CAUTION and WARNING statements Keep this manual for reference should troubleshooting be necessary CAUTION statements provide information that could damage your inverter or equipment connected to it WARNING statements provide information on conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life WARNING incorrect installation or miss use of the RPPD750 could result in personal injury or damage to the inverter and or attached equipment Read and follow the directions in the owner s manual The ROADPRO RPPD750 produces the same potentially lethal AC power as normal household outlets It is suggested that you treat it with the same respect that you would any AC outlet WARNING SHOCK HAZARD KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN DO NOT insert any foreign objects into the RPPD750 s outlets
4. Watts Used by Common Appliances and Tools Appliance Approx Watts 12 3 speed fan 230 VCR 40 60 CD or DVD player 35 SONY PS3 360 Xbox Console 100 LCD television 50 150 Laptop computer 150 For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc www RoadTrucker com 8312 Sidbury Rd Wilmington NC 28411 800 507 0482 910 686 4281 Specifications Operating AC Voltage Normal 105 125 Volts AC DC Input Voltage isses enm Hae eed nea enis 10 15 Volts DC Continuous AC Power Output 750 Watts USB OUIDput tee e eMe pnt e Landa 5 Volts DC Maximum AC Power Output Surge sssseesesssee 1500 Watts AG Output Fr quency sese css bet Rae ER ey nens 60Hz 2Hz AC Output Waveform Modified Sine Wave Battery Drain with No AC Load 0c eee eee eee 0 50 Amps Efficiency Maximum 22 ELE EIN eget ek eem tek e m ym dee cent 87 Ambient Operating Temperature Range 14 F 10 C 104 F 40 C Low Battery Alarm Trigger 0 00 c cece ee eee 11 0 3 Volts DC Low Battery Shut Down Point 10 5 0 3 Volts DC High Voltage Shut Down Point 15 5 0 5 Volts DC Specifications Subject to Change without Notice For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc www RoadTrucker com 8312 Sidbury Rd Wilmington NC 28411 800 507 0482 910 686 4281 Problem Symptom Low output voltage No output voltage Red LED illuminated Alarm sounding Thermal shutdown No output voltage Red L
5. ble speed control Some battery chargers for cordless tools Digital clocks with radios Medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators nebulizers and CPAP machines For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc www RoadTrucker com 8312 Sidbury Rd Wilmington NC 28411 800 507 0482 910 686 4281 INSTALLATION Selecting a suitable location The RPPD750 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 VENTILATION Allow at least 4 inches of clearance above and around all sides and top of the unit for proper cooling 4 SAFE DO NOT install the RPPD750 in a compartment with batteries or flammable liquids or vapors such as gasoline or propane 5 CLEAN DO NOT install the RPPD750 in an area that is prone to dirt dust or debris This is especially important if used in a work environment Connecting DC Power Cables Red Black included with inverter 1 Reversing the polarity of the cables positive to negative will result in damage to the RPPD750 and will void the warranty 2 For safety disconnect the RPPD750 from the battery when not in use 3 Use grommets to protect cables from bare metal edges when installing through firewalls or bulkheads 4 Use only the cables supplied
6. ible alarm will sound but the unit will continue to operate If the input voltage drops to 10 5 volts or less the inverter will shut down to protect itself the red LED will be lit and the alarm will continue To restore normal operation return the DC input voltage to at least 12 volts the inverter will automatically return to normal operation High Voltage Protection If the DC input voltage rises above 15 volts the inverter will shut down to protect itself the red LED will light up to indicate a high voltage protection and an audible alarm will sound To restore normal operation return the DC input voltage to less than 15 volts the inverter will automatically return to normal operation Over Temperature Protection If the internal inverter temperature rises above the alarm threshold an audible alarm will sound to indicate over temperature protection and the unit will continue to operate If the internal temperature rises to 104 F the inverter will shut down to protect itself For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc www RoadTrucker com 8312 Sidbury Rd Wilmington NC 28411 800 507 0482 910 686 4281 NOTE Internal inverter temperature can rise due to being operated in a high heat environment or due to the fan or vents being blocked during operation even in relatively cool outside air To restore normal operation turn the unit off and allow it to cool The inverter will automatically return to normal
7. ll be left exposed For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc www RoadTrucker com 8312 Sidbury Rd Wilmington NC 28411 800 507 0482 910 686 4281 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 draws no current from the battery When it s in the on position but no power is being supplied to a load the inverter draws less than VG amp from the battery This is low current draw It would take more than a week to discharge a 100 ampere hour battery at this rate depending on the age of the battery For safety disconnect the RPPD750 from the battery when not in use Operating Indicators Red and green LED Indicators on top of your inverter will show the status of the inverter and alert you to conditions that could cause the inverter to shut down Current Overload Protection If the inverter is overloaded it will shut down to protect itself The red LED will illuminate to indicate Overload Protect To restore normal operation disconnect the excessive load and turn the unit Off and On again using the Power Button CAUTION Although the inverter has protection against over voltage it may still be damaged if the input voltage were to exceed 16 volts Low Voltage Protection If the DC input voltage drops below 11 volts the red LED will light up to indicate Low Voltage Protection and an aud
8. operation after it has cooled USB Outlet The USB outlet will supply 5 volts at 500ma to charge and power cell phones iPods and other small electronics Operating Limits Power Output The inverter can deliver 750 watts for about 60 minutes The inverter must cool for 15 minutes before it can resume operation at 750 watts 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 the inverter s limits Operating time will vary depending upon the type capacity charge level of the battery and the power draw of the AC products you are using With a normal vehicle battery and a 100 watt load such as a small television you can expect an operating time of 2 to 3 hours It is recommended that you start your vehicle once an hour when using the RPPD750 for extended periods of time to prevent draining the battery WARNING To prevent personal injury or loss of life never start or leave your engine running in a poorly ventilated area such as a garage Helpful formulas To Convert AMPS to WATTS AMPS X VOLTS WATTS To Convert WATTS to AMPS WATTS VOLTS AMPS These formulas yield a close approximation of the continuous loads of a product To calculate
9. outlet to recharge 2 Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools These chargers will have a Warning Label indicating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals RPPD750 Waveform Output The output waveform of your RPPD750 is referred to as square wave or modified sine wave Some very sensitive electronic equipment and some medical equipment listed below may not operate satisfactorily on square wave or modified sine wave It is a stepped waveform designed to have characteristics similar to the pure sine wave shape of utility power A waveform of this nature is suitable for most AC loads including linear and switching power suppliers used in electronic equipment transformers and motors The problems described above do not occur with most battery operated equipment The vast majority of these items use a separate charger or transformer that plugs into the AC outlet and produces a low voltage output If the label on your adapter states that it produces a low voltage AC or DC output 30 volts or less then the RPPD750 will operate the item safely Some of the following items may not operate properly on a square wave inverter If you have any questions contact the device s manufacturer Laser printers photocopiers magneto optical hard drives Certain laptop computers Some fluorescent lights with electronic ballasts Power tools employing solid state power or varia
10. r normal use during the warranty period The warranty period begins on the day of retail sale This warranty extends only to the original purchaser It is not transferable to anyone who subsequently receives the product It excludes all expendable parts fuses etc During the warranty period POWERDRIVE will repair your defective product replace it with an identical item or at our option exchange it for an equivalent product of value and performance This Limited Warranty does not extend to any product that has been damaged or rendered defective as a result of an accident misuse or abuse as a result of an act of God by operation outside the usage parameters stated in this manual by modification of the product attempted repair or as a result of war or terrorist attack Other limitations of this warranty exclude payment for your lost time loss of use of your product or property damage caused by the product or its failure to work or any other incidental or consequential damages including personal injury Except as expressly set forth in this warranty statement POWERDRIVE makes no other warranties expressed or implied Defective products must be returned to the dealer within 30 days after 30 days the product may be returned to POWERDRIVE When returning products to POWERDRIVE Shipping to POWERDRIVE shall be prepaid your replacement will be mailed back to you at no additional charge Carefully pack product and all included accessories into a
11. suitable box along with original dated register receipt or invoice a letter stating the defect daytime phone number and a physical return address UPS will not deliver to a PO Box Any package with a PO Box address will not be processed and will be held until further notification from you Make sure you can track your shipment to us POWERDRIVE will not be responsible for lost packages POWERDRIVE will not be responsible for damage incurred during shipment to us Failure to provide a dated proof of purchase will invalidate warranty Ship to POWERDRIVE Returns 1875 Zeager Road Elizabethtown PA 17022 For customer assistance and technical support call 1 866 622 7979 Monday through Friday 8 00am to 5 00pm Eastern Time Or write to techsupport roadprobrands com For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc www RoadTrucker com 8312 Sidbury Rd Wilmington NC 28411 800 507 0482 910 686 4281 POWERDRWE LR 1875 Zeager Road Elizabethtown PA 17022 POWERDRIVE
12. time to time They can become loose by vibrations or thermal cycling Loose connectors result in excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation Connect the Power Cables to the Battery 1 Connect the cable from the Negative Terminal Black of inverter to the Negative Terminal of the battery 2 Connect the cable from the Positive Terminal Red of the inverter to the Positive Terminal of the battery You might observe a spark when you make this connection since current can flow to charge capacitors in the inverter CAUTION Reversing the polarity of these cables positive to negative will result in damage to the RPPD750 and will void the warranty 3 The inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads Press the Power Button to on If several loads are to be operated by the inverter turn them on separately after the inverter has been turned on This will ensure that the inverter does not have to deliver the starting currents required for all the loads at once CAUTION Connect the RPPD750 to batteries with a normal output of 12 volts DC only 6 volt batteries do not supply enough voltage and a 24 volt battery supplies too much voltage and will damage the RPPD750 Never work on the AC wiring without first physically disconnecting the DC connections CAUTION Never disconnect the DC cables from the inverter without first disconnecting the cables from the battery or potentially lethal electricity wi
13. vents or fan openings DO NOT expose the RPPD750 to rain water or any other liquids DO NOT connect the RPPD750 to utility power distribution systems or branch circuits WARNING HEATED CASE AND SURFACE The case to the RPPD750 may become very warm under high power operation reaching 140 F Be sure that there is at least 4 inches of unobstructed air space around the entire surface of the inverter at all times During use DO NOT place materials that could be damaged by heat on or near the RPPD750 WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT operate the RPPD750 near flammable fumes or gases such as the bilge of a gasoline power boat or near propane tanks DO NOT operate the RPPD750 in an enclosed area that contains automotive type lead acid batteries This type of battery emits explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc www RoadTrucker com 8312 Sidbury Rd Wilmington NC 28411 800 507 0482 910 686 4281 CAUTION DO NOT connect the RPPD750 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 RPPD750 to air temperatures in excess of 104 F DO NOT use the RPPD750 on the following items 1 Small battery operated appliances such as flashlights razors and nightlights that can be plugged directly into an AC
14. with this unit Using longer cables will require a thicker cable to reduce or minimize voltage drop to inverter The power cable is very important to the performance of the inverter Because the inverter has a low voltage high current input low resistance wiring is essential between the battery and inverter This is so it can deliver the maximum amount of energy to the load Keep the cable length as short as possible no more than four feet one and a half meters This will keep the voltage drop to a minimum If the cable has too much voltage drop the inverter may shut down when drawing higher currents because voltage at the inverter may drop below 10 5 volts If you must use longer cables up to 10 feet choose thicker cables such as AWG and trim the ends of the cable to fit the terminals For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc www RoadTrucker com 8312 Sidbury Rd Wilmington NC 28411 800 507 0482 910 686 4281 Connect the Power Cables to the Inverter 1 Press the Power Button on the inverter to the off position 2 Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals 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 amp red to red ring terminal of the cables and tighten the screws to clamp the wires securely NOTE It is a good idea to check and tighten these screws from
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