Sima Products SPV-1 User's Manual
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3. d directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Some chargers for battery packs used in power tools also should not be used with an inverter These chargers typically have a warning label indicating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals Only a true 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 Warning Do not use the Sima power inverter with the devices mentioned above Installation Needed for Installation not included Mounting hardware for the inverter Tools Mounting Step 1 The STP 150 should be mounted on a solid flat surface capable of handling the weight of the unit with space around the unit for ventilation It Is very important that the unit be secured using the proper sized mounting hardware not included to keep the unit from moving around or becoming loose in emergency situations CAUTION The power inverter must be mounted securely in any type of moving vehicle In an emergency situation if the power inverter is not securely mounted it could cause bodily injury Connection to Power Source The STP 150 requires connection to a standard 12 volt DC power source as found in most cars trucks RVs and boats The power source must provide between 11 and 15 volts DC The power source must be able to provide sufficient current to power the load At full power the STP 150 w
4. ill draw about 15 amps The STP 150 comes with a cigarette lighter plug for easy connection to the power source The tip of the plug is positive and the side contacts are negative Insert the plug into a cigarette socket by pushing firmly for a good connection A red indicator light on the adapter will light up Do not use a 12V extension cord with this unit Testing the Power Inverter Make sure the 12 volt power source is wired properly to the power inverter With nothing plugged into the 115 VAC outlets turn on the power switch of the STP 150 If the green power light does not come on turn the power switch off and check your wiring and external fuse With the inverter turned off plug the appliance you want to use into the 115 VAC power outlet on the unit Turn on the power switch of the STP 150 The appliance should now be operational Operation Equipment Power Usage It is Important to use only products that draw less than 150 watts with the STP 150 Use of products greater than 150 watts may either cause the protection circuitry of the STP 150 to shut down or the fuse to blow Repeated use of excessive power draw can cause failure of the STP 150 How to calculate power usage Most products have a power rating on them such as 45 watts Others may be marked with their current draw such as 9 amps To convert the current Important The STP 150 can draw up to 15 amps from your car s battery when operating If you are using it for ex
5. l turn off the green power light and the unit will turn off Fuse Replacement see figure 2 If you overload the STP 150 it is possible that the fuse in the cigarette plug might blow If this happens unplug the cigarette plug from the power source wait for the tip to cool and unscrew the metal tip on the plug Remove the tip Remove the fuse and install a new fuse rated at 15 amps Never use a fuse greater than 15 amps Replace the tip and screw firmly but do not over tighten Always determine why the fuse blew and remedy the problem before using the STP 150 again I 15A fuse 7o fast acting Fig 2 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible cause e Unitdoes not e Input voltage is e Attach to proper power e Unit operates e Load is trying to e Be sure the load is less than to watts multiply the current by 115 Thus 9 amps x 115 104 watis Turn the unit on Plug the appliance you want to use into the 115 VAC power outlet on the STP 150 see Fig 1 below Turn on the power switch of the STP 150 so the green power light is illuminated Turn on the appliance The appliance should now be operational Overload light Red Power light Green On Off switch Overload gt O Power gt O ON 0 0 0 OFF Caution 120VAC l 115 VAC Outlets Fig 1 Note Some products such as televisions draw a high surge current to start up If the appliance does not operate and the inverter turns off you may need a larger inverter
6. ot allow water to drip or splash on the STP 150 e Keep the unit in cool environments Ambient air temperature should be between 40 degrees and 80 degrees F e Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heating vents Keep the unit away from flammable material or in any location which may accumulate flammable fumes or gases such as the battery compartment of your car boat RV or truck Health Advisory Sima Products does not authorize the use of the STP 150 with any products to be used in life support devices or systems Model No Date Purchased Parts supplied with STP 150 STP 150 Power Inverter with cigarette plug Spare 15 amp fuse User Instructions This document Key Features The STP 150 is designed for high efficiency operation to provide the most output with the least battery power usage Advanced protection e Thermal Protection shuts the unit off to guard against the unit getting too hot e Overload Protection protects the unit from excessive loads e Under Voltage Protection turns the unit off to protect the battery from being over discharged This Sima power inverter produces a modified sine wave output which is suitable for most AC loads This includes lights appliances motors TVs and most electronics CAUTION There are a few battery chargers that are not compatible with modified sine wave operation These are typically small rechargeable battery operated devices like razors and flashlights that can be plugge
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8. tended periods of time you will want to operate your car occasionally to maintain the charge in your car s battery The STP 150 will also draw a small current when not operating so it should be disconnected from your car s battery if your vehicle will not be used for a few days Lights and Alarms Power Indicator Green light The green light is illuminated when the inverter is turned on and is operating normally If this light goes out either the 12 volt power supply is missing possible blown fuse or some fault condition has occurred These fault conditions include output overload output short circuit low input voltage and over temperature of the unit This can happen if a device has a large start up surge if an appliance like a drill or saw is stalled or if the inverter does not have a circulating supply of cool air Overload Fault Red light The red light is illuminated when a current overload fault is detected An overload fault occurs when the power draw exceeds the inverter s maximum capability An under voltage fault beep An under voltage fault can occur when the input voltage reaches about 10 2 volts The STP 150 will sound a continuous alarm and shut off when the input voltage drops to 9 6v to protect your battery from being completely discharged An over temperature fault An over temperature fault occurs when the STP 150 internal circuitry gets too hot due to overload or improper air circulation The STP 150 wil
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