Fusion 2218173 User manual

DIGITAL INVERTER
400W
2218173
Ownerʼs Guide

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1. Introduction
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About the Inverter
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About the Inverter ...............................................About the Inverter
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About the Guide
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. Important Safety Information
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Warnings and Cautions
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. Inverter Features
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AC (front) panel
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DC (back) panel
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Digital Display (top) panel
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Types of Connections
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Accessories
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. Connecting the Inverter
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Choosing a location
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Choosing a location ..........................................Choosing a location
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Connecting for loads under 100 W
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Connecting for loads under 100 W ....................Connecting for loads under 100 W
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Connecting for loads over 100 W
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Connecting for loads over 100 W .......................Connecting for loads over 100 W
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. Operating the Inverter
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Operating Conditions and Guidelines
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Shutting the inverter off
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Shutting the inverter off .....................................Shutting the inverter off
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Operating normal loads
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Operating loads with high surge requirements
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Contents

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6. Maintaining Battery Condition
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Troubleshooting
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Common problems
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Buzz in audio systems
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Television interference
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Troubleshooting reference
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8. Specifi cations
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9. Warranty
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Connected to the 12 V outlet in your car, truck, boat, RV, or directly
from a dedicated 12 V battery, the Fusion
TM
400 W Digital Inverter
effi ciently and reliably powers a wide variety of household AC
products, such as portable stereos, laptop computers, TVs, VCRs, and
other similar products.
The inverter uses reliable solid state power electronics for years of
safe, trouble-free operation and includes the following automatic
features to ensure safe and trouble-free operation:
• Low battery alarm
• Low voltage shutdown
• High voltage shutdown
• Overload shutdown
• Overheating shutdown
• Short-circuit protection
1. Introduction
About the Inverter

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About this Guide
To get the best performance from your i
nverter, we recommend that
you read this guide before connecting and using the inverter, and then
save it for future reference.
• Important safety information (page 5)
• Instructions for connecting the inverter (page 12)
• Operating guidelines (page 17)
• Troubleshooting guidelines (page 23)
• Specifi cations (page 29)

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2. Important Safety Information
Misusing or incorrectly connecting the Fusion
TM
400 W Digital
Inverter may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for
users. Read the following safety instructions and pay special attention
to all
Caution
and
Warning
statements in the guide.
W
arnings
WarningsW
identify conditions that may result in personal injury or
loss of life.
C
autions
identify conditions or practices that may damage the unit or
other equipment.
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: Shock Hazard
Keep children away from the inverter. The inverter generates
the same lethal power as a normal household wall outlet.
Treat the AC outlet with respect!
WARNING: Heated Surface
The inverter housing may become uncomfortably warm,
reaching 60° C (140° F) under extended high power operation.
Ensure that at least 5 cm (2 inches) of air surround the
inverter. During operation, keep it away from materials that
may be affected by high temperatures.

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WARNING: Explosion Hazard
D
o not use the inverter in the presence of fl ammable fumes
or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat,
or near propane tanks. Do not use the 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 electrical connections.
WARNING: Crash Hazard
V
ehicle drivers should not confi gure or troubleshoot the
Vehicle drivers should not confi gure or troubleshoot the V
inverter while they are driving the vehicle.
CAUTION: Output non-sinusoidal
S
ome chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be
damaged if connected to the inverter.
Do not use the inverter with the following equipment:
• Small battery-operated appliances like rechargeable fl ashlights,
some rechargeable shavers, and night lights that are plugged directly
into an AC receptacle to recharge.
• Battery chargers used in hand power tools. These chargers display
a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the
charger battery terminals.

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CAUTION:
D
o not connect live AC power to the inverterʼs AC outlets.
The inverter will be damaged even if it is turned off.
Do not connect any AC load that has its neutral conductor
connected to ground to the inverter.
CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock, equipment damage, and
personal injury
• Do not insert foreign objects in the inverter outlets or other
openings.
• Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution
wiring.
• Do not use the inverter in temperatures over 40° C (100° F).
• Do not expose the inverter to water, rain, snow, or spray.
Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury
and/or damage to the inverter. It may also void your product warranty.

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3. Inverter Features
This section describes the main features of the Fusion
TM
400 W
Digital Inverter.
CAUTION:
T
o prevent overheating, ensure that all the ventilation
To prevent overheating, ensure that all the ventilation T
openings on the unit are kept clear.
AC (front) panel
Figure 1 shows the AC panel of the inverter.
Two AC receptacles are located on one end of the inverter. You can
plug in 120 V appliances with a combined total continuous power
consumption of up to 320 W.
Figure 1
AC Panel