Harbor Freight Tools Continuous/400 Product manual
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1. a Unthread the knobs covering the Power Terminals b Slide the red Cable s Ring Termi nal over the post of the red Power Terminal and the black Cable s Ring Terminal over the post of the black Power Terminal c Replace the knobs and tighten se curely Apply the parking brake of the vehicle connected to the battery Place the transmission in Park for an auto matic transmission or in Neutral for a manual transmission Start the engine Attach the red Cable s Alligator Clip to the Positive red terminal on the battery then attach the black Cable s Alligator Clip to a clean unpainted metal part of the chassis Note If connecting to a battery not installed in a vehicle connect to the Negative black terminal The red Fault LED will light up mo mentarily and the alarm will sound as the Inverter draws power Then the alarm and red LED will turn off and Page 6 the green Power LED of the Inverter will light up Note If the green LED fails to light and the alarm and red Fault LED lights stay on instead check the Troubleshoot ing Tips section near the end of this manual to correct the issue before continuing 6 To power each device or appliance a With the device or appliance switched off plug it into one of the Power Outlets or the USB Outlet on the Power Inverter b Turn on the device and or appliance 7 After use turn all connected devices or appliances off unplug th2. Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353 Record Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not avail able individually as replacement parts SKU 66967 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 10
3. goggles and heavy duty work gloves during set up Keep area clean and well lit Do not set up when tired or when under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication This product is not a toy Do not al low children to play with or near this item Use as intended only Inspect before every use do not use if parts are loose or damaged Maintain product labels and name plates These carry important safety information If unreadable or miss ing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Caution This inverter must only be con SKU 66967 nected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts Lower voltage will not operate the inverter properly and more voltage could damage the inverter or the device being powered If more than one 12 volt battery is to be used the batter ies must be connected in a parallel 4 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 circuit batteries connected in a series circuit will produce too much voltage Place the Power Inverter on a flat sur face Make sure it has adequate ven tilation and is not in direct sunlight Locate the Inverter close enough to the vehicle battery so that the Cables can easily reach between the Inverter and the vehicle battery Position the Inverter so that the Outlets are easily and safely accessible To connect the Cable Ring Terminals to the Positive red and Negative black Power Terminals on the back of the Inverter
4. the Power Inverter and recharge the battery If this is not done the Inverter will shut off automatically at 10 5V 2 Ifyou are unsure if the inverter will have the proper amount of current to run your devices add up the total of the continuous wattage for the items If this figure is under 200 then the Inverter will be able to run the items at the same time 3 If your television will not start it is important to keep in mind that some appliances including many televisions may require two to six times their wattage to start up 4 If your audio system buzzes while using this inverter it is because some sound systems can not filter out the modified sine wave produced by the inverter Use a sound system that incorporates a higher quality power supply 5 This inverter is made to minimize the interference with TV signals However especially with weak TV signals some interference may still be visible To correct this place the inverter as far away as possible from the television antenna and it s cables Next adjust the orientation of the inverter to the antenna cables and TV power cord to minimize the interference Also use a shielded antenna cable 6 Ifthe low battery alarm is on all the time try these corrective measures Recharge battery if in poor condition Next check the battery connections You may need to clean the connectors 7 Ifyou are getting a low output voltage try reducing the load to minimize watts You may have o
5. ESE 200W POWER INVERTER Ker H1 66967 SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This product will power up and charge Electronics Appliances Camcorders TV s DVD Players Video Game Consoles and CHARGE Computers using your vehicle s battery power Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 Revised Manual 091 SAVE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION In this manual on the labeling and all other information provid ed with this produc
6. e of flam mable gases or liquids Wear ANSI approved safety gog gles when replacing fuse Keep children away from this Inverter Do not allow them to play with or around this product Do not use this item in rain ona boat or any other wet area Do not expose to direct sunlight or heat Delicate device handle with care Do not drop or strike this item Have the fuse in this item replaced ONLY with another 25 Amp fuse Page 2 SKU 66967 Replacing the fuse with a higher rated fuse or another object is very dangerous and can result in fire seri ous personal injury or death Before every use check for any broken parts or mounting fixtures and any other condition that may affect proper operation Any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Do not disassemble Aside from the fuse this item has no replace able parts If this product is dam aged and or does not function prop erly with an unbroken fuse the entire unit must be replaced Use the right inverter for the job Do not attempt to force a small in verter or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial inverter There are certain applications for which this inverter was designed It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended Do not modify this inverter and do not use this inverter for a purpose for which it was not inte
7. e will be enough battery power to start the vehicle Due to the risk of carbon monoxide inhalation do not run the vehicle s engine within an enclosed area You should not use your car battery to power the Inverter for extended pe riods of time with appliances requir ing high continuous load levels The battery may become drained to the point that it will not be able to start your Car Note Deep cycle marine and RV bat teries can be charged more times than a car battery and are a better choice for repeated use of the Power Inverter Do not discharge your car battery more than 10 of its total capacity and deep cycle batteries more than a 50 discharged state Page 7 MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT AWARNING SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not open the inverter Do not touch any interior parts of the Inverter 1 Keep this unit clean and dry Discon nect the unit before cleaning Clean only the outside of this unit with a soft dry cloth never clean this unit with water or harsh cleaners 2 Ifthe fuse needs replacing take the unit to a qualified technician Note This device does not contain any user replaceable parts If it needs service take it to a qualified techni cian SKU 66967 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 8 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 1 If the alarm sounds this means that the input voltage is at or below 11 V The bat tery needs recharging You should stop using
8. em then turn off the vehicle s engine if it is running Keep the inverter turned on and remove the alligator clips from the battery posts removing the Nega tive black clip first then the Positive red clip The Inverter green LED will turn off and the alarm and red LED light will turn on as the Inverter pow ers down Turn off the Inverter power button Note The total wattage of all items plugged into the Power Inverter must not use more than 200 watts during continuous operation otherwise the Inverter may overload Note If an alarm sound is heard turn off the appliances and check the Trou bleshooting Tips section near the end of this manual to correct the issue before continuing Caution Some rechargeable appliances may damage the Power Inverter or the appliance When first using a rechargeable device check the inverter s temperature for the first 10 minutes If it becomes abnormally SKU 66967 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 hot do not use this device with the Inverter Caution It is recommended that the ve hicle be running when you first con nect the Power Inverter Thereafter the engine can be on or off If you run the Power Inverter with the engine off it is recommended that you start and run the engine every hour for at least 10 minutes to recharge the bat tery Doing this will help prevent any unexpected shutdown of the equip ment This will also help ensure that ther
9. ge Shutoff 10 5VDC Low Battery Alarm 11VDC Over Voltage Shutoff 15 2VDC Cooling Fan Outlets Features This product will power up and charge Electronics Appliances Camcorders TV s DVD Players Video Game Consoles and CHARGE Computers using your vehicle s battery power UNPACKING When unpacking make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible SKU 66967 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS Power Inverter Power Terminals Power USB Outlets Outlet Power Button Alligator Clips Ring Terminals Cable Figure 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Use caution when open ing the plastic case risk of electric shock Connect all wires securely and cover the connections with insulat ing rubber boots not included Store metal objects away from the inverter WARNING Risk of Fire The negative battery terminal con nection must be the LAST connec tion REV 09l Page 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SET UP AND USE PRECAUTIONS 1 section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Set up only according to these in structions Improper set up can cre ate hazards Wear ANSI approved safety
10. his warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESS LY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com plaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will ei ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return re paired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 3491
11. nded Do not overload this device This device is designed for loads up to 200 Watts at 120 Volts AC only Check the wattage of any device before using this item to power it Some rechargeable appliances may damage the Power Inverter or the ap pliance When first using a recharge able device check its temperature for the first 10 minutes If it becomes abnormally hot do not use this de vice with the Inverter 14 20 71 22 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 This device is designed for use in 12 VDC negative ground systems only Allow adequate ventilation Do not cover this unit while it is plugged in This unit generates heat without proper ventilation it may overheat potentially causing a fire hazard Leave this device unplugged whenever the car s engine is turned off To help prevent draining and perhaps damaging the battery only plug this device in while the car s engine is on Make sure that the unit to be pow ered is switched off before being plugged into this device Do not use this device if under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Read warning labels if taking prescription medicine to deter mine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not use this device Stay alert Watch what you are do ing use common sense Do not use this device if you are tired An engine must never be run indoors in a garage o
12. r any other sealed structure Carbon monox ide is produced by running en gines and is DEADLY in a closed environment Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs get fresh air immediately Store idle equipment When not in use this product must be stored ina dry location to inhibit rust WARNING This product contains or when used produces a chemi Page 3 22 24 SKU 66967 cal known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close prox imity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemak er failure The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction sheet cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be under stood by the operator that com mon sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS Fuse 25A Blade Type Green LED power on Red LED error fault Button type ON OFF Output Wave iodified Sine Wave Form DANG x29 2 120V grounded AC 1 USB 5V DC 500mA Overload Shutoff 260W Low Volta
13. t This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates A DANGER a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING AWARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury ACAUTION CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to NOTICE address practices not related to personal injury SKU 66967 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 CAUTION without CAUTION the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference Do not plug small appliances into the inverter to directly recharge their nickel cadmium batteries Al ways use the recharger provided with the appliance Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite acci dents Keep inverter away from any direct heat source or combustible mate rial Do not use electrically powered products in the presenc
14. verloaded the inverter Reduce the number of watts you are powering Also keep input voltage above 11 volts to maintain a constant flow of power 8 Ifyou are not getting any power output turn the power switch Off and On again until the green power light comes on Your devices may draw too much power to operate them The inverter may be in thermal shutdown Let it cool down and make sure there is adequate ventilation around the unit SKU 66967 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYERASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this prod uct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase T
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