Sima 325 Watt Titanium Plus
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3. light is illuminated Turn on the appliance The appliance should now be operational Typical Appliance Current Draw Cell phone charger 20 watts Camcorder 23 watts VCR 40 watts Soldering iron 45 watts Laptop computer 75 watts Small stereo system 150 watts 19 TV 160 watts Small power drill 250 watts Battery Life Chart Power Approx Typical operation Typical operation time with Usage 12 volt time with 50 amp 100 amp hr car battery current hr car battery 100 watt 9 amps 5 5 hours 11 hours 200 watt 19 amps 2 6 hours 5 2 hours 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 Check that the battery and the 12V wiring to the inverter is large enough to handle the current draw Be sure the battery is fully charged You may need to turn the power switch on the STP 325 ON and OFF a few times to get the appliance started Some motors and televisions may require this technique to get them operational Important The STP 325 will not operate most appliances designed to produce heat such as hair dryers heaters toasters and coffee makers The STP 325 can draw up to 30 amps from your car s battery when operating If you are using it for extended periods of time you will want to operate your car occasionally to maintain the charge in your car s battery The STP 325 wi
4. not allow water to drip or splash on the STP 325 Keep the unit in cool environments Ambient air temperature should be between 40 degrees and 80 degrees F Do not block fan opening a 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 325 with any products to be used in life support devices or systems Model No Date Purchased This package Includes STP 325 Power Inverter Cable with Alligator clips 30 Cable with cigarette lighter adapter Instruction manual this document Key Features The STP 325 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
5. operated devices like razors and flashlights that can be plugged 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 devices mentioned above Installation Needed for installation not included Mounting hardware for the inverter Tools for mounting and electrical wiring Mounting Step 1 The STP 325 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 Do not block fan opening 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 325 requires connection to a standard 12 volt DC power source such as the batteries found in most cars trucks RVs and boats The power source must provide be
6. TP 325 it is possible to blow the fuse in the cigarette plug 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 325 again Unit fuse see figure 4 If the fuse blows disconnect both power leads from the battery Remove the protective cap by pulling straight up Next remove the fuse by pulling straight up Install a new 35 amp fuse and replace the protective cap Never use a fuse greater than 35 amps Always determine why the fuse blew and remedy the problem before using the STP 325 again 15A fuse 3AG fast acting Figure 3 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible cause Solution Unit does not Input voltage is below 10V Attach to proper power supply operate Determine cause for fuse blowing and then replace the fuse feeding the inverter Be sure the load is less than the rated watts of inverter Remove excessive load Turn inverter off and then on Allow inverter to cool down Turn the inverter off and on to reset Fuse is blown Unit operates for a short time and turns off Load is trying to draw too much current Inverter is in thermal shutdown mode Unit operate
7. e plug into the cigarette socket in the car Push firmly for a good connection Once connected to the 12V power source proceed to Testing the Power Inverter 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 325 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 325 Turn on the appliance The appliance should now be operational Operation Equipment Power Usage It is important to use only products that draw less than 325 watts with the STP 325 Use of products greater than 325 watts may either cause the protection circuitry of the STP 325 to shut down or the fuse to blow Repeated use of excessive power draw can cause failure of the STP 325 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 to watts multiply the current by 115 Thus 9 amps x 115 104 watts Turn on the STP 325 Plug the appliance you want to use into the 115 VAC power outlet on the STP 325 see the chart below for suitable appliances to use with the STP 325 Turn on the power switch of the STP 325 so the green power
8. ll also draw a small current less than 25 amps 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 This 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 Indicator 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 325 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 325 internal circuitry gets too hot due to overload or improper air circulation The STP 325 will turn off the green power light Fuse Replacement Cigarette Plug fuse see figure 3 If you overload the S
9. s for a while and gets hot and shuts off Low battery alarm Input voltage is below is on 10 2 volts Make sure car engine is on Check condition of wiring Battery may be low and needs recharged Position the power inverter and wiring as far as possible from electronic equipment antennas and cables Re orient as necessary Modified sine wave output Use a true RMS meter like a can cause an incorrect Fluke 8060A or Triplett 4200 to reading on a typical measure correct voltage multimeter Television and RF interference from stereo power inverter interference 115 VAC Output voltage reads incorrectly Product Specifications Max continuous power output 325 watts Surge peak power output 650 watts Input voltage range 11 to 15 volts de No load current draw lt 0 25 amp Full load current draw 30 amps Low battery alarm shut down 10 2 9 6 V 0 5 V Efficiency 90 Output 115VAC 60Hz modified sine wave Weight 2 Ibs Size 7 x 4 3 x 2 0
10. tween 11 and 15 volts Dc and be able to provide sufficient current to power the load At full power the STP 325 will draw about 30 amps When the load exceeds 150 watts use the cables with alligator clips for direct connection to the 12 volt battery WARNING When connecting cables a spark may occur This is normal To prevent explosion from the battery gasses when connecting jumper cables always connect the wires to the inverter first To connect the STP 325 to your 12 volt battery Figure1 1 Make sure both alligator clips are disconnected from the battery 2 Connect the red wire to the positive terminal on the STP 325 and the black wire to the negative terminal 3 Connect the red alligator clip to the positive battery terminal and the black alligator clip to the frame or engine of the vehicle Connect to car frame or Red engine grounding point Figure 2 Figure 1 To connect the STP 325 using the cigarette plug adapter Fig 2 The STP 325 also comes with a cigarette lighter plug for easy connection to the power source Use the cigarette lighter plug only when powering loads less than 150 watts The tip of the plug is positive and the side contacts are negative 1 Make sure the cigarette plug is not plugged in 2 Attach the red lead to the positive terminal on the STP 325 and the black lead to the negative terminal as shown in Figure 2 above 3 Plug the cigarett
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