Fusion 300W INVERTER User manual

INVERTER
300W
2218174
Owner’s Guide

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1. Introduction
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. Important Safety Information
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Warnings and Cautions
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Additional Safety Guidelines
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. Safety Features
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. Installation Guidelines
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Selecting a suitable location
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Selecting a suitable location ................................Selecting a suitable location
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. Using the Inverter
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Using the DC cable with cigarette lighter plug
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Using the DC cable clips
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6. Indicators and Controls
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. Inverter Operation
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Battery Operating Time
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Interference with Electronic Equipment
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Interference with Electronic Equipment .........Interference with Electronic Equipment
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8. Troubleshooting
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9. Specifi cations
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10. Warranty
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Contents

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Thank you for purchasing the Fusion
TM
300W
Inverter. This inverter is part of a family of advanced,
high-performance power inverters.
Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, or
directly to a 12 volt battery for loads over 100 watts,
the inverter effi ciently and reliably powers a wide
variety of household AC products, such as TVs,
VCRs, laptop computers, camcorder and cell phone
chargers, compact fl uorescent lights, and soldering
irons.
The Fusion
TM
300W Inverter uses reliable solid state
power electronics for years of safe, trouble-free
operation and includes automatic safety monitoring
circuitry to protect it from inadvertent overload
conditions.
1. Introduction

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Read this guide before connecting or using the
inverter and save it for future reference.
The main topics in the guide are:
• Safety information (page 4)
• Installation Guidelines (page 9)
• Instructions for using the inverter (page 10)
• Operating guidelines (page 16)
• Troubleshooting information (page 21)
• Specifi cations (page 25)
• Warranty information (page 27)

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2. Important Safety Information
Misusing or incorrectly connecting the 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.
Warnings identify conditions that may result in
personal injury or loss of life.
Cautions 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 potentially
lethal power as a normal household wall outlet.
Treat the AC outlet with respect!

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WARNING: Heat Hazard
T
he 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.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard
D
o not use the inverter in the presence of
fl ammable fumes or gases, 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, venthydrogen gas, which can
be ignited by sparks from electrical connections.

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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 appliances:
• 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.
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
D
o not connect live AC power to the
inverter’s AC outlets. The inverter will be
damaged even if it is switched OFF. Do not
connect any AC load that has its neutral conductor
connected to ground to the inverter.

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Additional Safety Guidelines
• 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
(104°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. Safety Guidelines
These advanced safety features are built into the
Fusion
TM
300W Inverter:
• Electronic overload protection with automatic
shutdown
• Built-in internal backup DC fuse
• Low battery voltage warning followed by
automatic shutdown
• High-input voltage protection with automatic
shutdown
• Overheat protection with automatic shutdown
• Output short circuit protection
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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4. Installation Guidelines
Selecting a suitable location
For safe and optimum performance, install the
inverter in a location that is:
Dry
Do not expose to water drip or spray.
C
ool
Operate only in ambient temperatures
between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
Keep away from furnace heating vents or
other heat producing equipment.
W
ell
WellW
Allow at least 5 cm (2”) clearance above
ventilated
and on all sides of the unit for proper
ventilated and on all sides of the unit for proper ventilated
cooling.
S
afe
Do not install the inverter in a
compartment with batteries or fl ammable
liquids, such as gasoline, or explosive
vapors.
C
lean and
This is especially important if the power
lean and This is especially important if the power lean and
free of dirt
inverter is used in a work environment
free of dirt inverter is used in a work environment free of dirt
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5. Using the Inverter
The
inverter is capable of continuously powering
most 120 V AC products that use 240 W or less. Its
AC output waveform, called “modifi ed-sine wave,” is
designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape
of utility power.
T
he power, or “wattage,” rating of AC products is
the average power they use. When most AC products
are fi rst switched on, they initially consume more
power than their power rating. TVs, monitors, and
electric motors are examples of products that have
high “surge” requirements at start up. Although the
inverter can supply momentary surge power as high
500 W, occasionally some products rated less than
240 W unit may exceed its surge capabilities and
trigger its safety overload shutdown feature. If this
problem occurs when attempting to operate several
AC products at the same time, fi rst try switching on
the inverter with all AC products switched off, then
one by one switch each on, starting with the high
surge product fi rst.

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Using the DC cable with cigarette lighter plug
D
ue to the limitations of 12 V outlets in vehicles or
boats, the inverter should only be used to supply AC
power to products that require 100 W (about 0.8 A)
or less. If your application requires more than 100 W
(but less than 240 W continuous) or has a high start-
up surge, see “Using the DC cable clips.”
1.
Attach the ring type connector marked with red
to the positive (+) DC terminal on the power
inverter, and attach the ring connector marked
with black to the negative (-) DC terminal.
CAUTION:
A reverse polarity connection (positive to
negative) may damage the power inverter.
Damage caused by a reverse polarity
connection is not covered under warranty.
2.
Tighten the nut on each DC terminal by hand
until it is snug. Do not over-tighten.

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3. Insert the plug of this cable into the 12 V outlet
and switch the unit ON.
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. When the power inverter is not in use, unplug it
from the 12 V outlet to prevent slight discharge of
the battery.

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Using the DC cable clips
B
y directly connecting the power inverter to a 12 V
battery using the DC cable clips, you can operate
products with power requirements for 300 W.
1.
Follow steps 1 and 2 above (Using the DC Cable
with cigarette lighter plug) to attach the ring type
connectors.
2.
Attach the negative (black) clip to the negative (-)
battery terminal.
3.
Attach the positive (red) clip to the positive
(+) battery terminal. Make sure both clips are
securely connected to the battery terminals, as a
loose connection will cause the voltage to drop
and may cause the cables to overheat, resulting in
equipment damage or fi re.
4. Switch the power inverter “ON.”
5. When the power inverter is not in use, disconnect
the DC cable clips from the battery to prevent
slight discharge of battery.

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6. Indicators and Controls
Figure 1
AC outlets ON/OFF switch Fan Negative DC terminal
DC cable with battery
DC cable with battery
DC cable with
cigarette lighter plug
cigarette lighter plug

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• Two AC outlets are provided on one end of the
inverter. Any combination of 120 V AC products
with a total continuous power consumption of
240 W or less may be plugged in.
• The ON/OFF switch enables output AC power at
the AC outlet(s) when switched ON.
• The green POWER light indicates AC power
is present at the AC outlet(s) and the inverter is
operating normally.
• The red FAULT light indicates inverter shutdown
caused by low or high voltage, overload or
excessive heat.

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7. Inverter Operation
1.
When properly connected to a 12 V outlet or
battery, turning the inverter switch ON, will
illuminate the green POWER light, and deliver
AC power to the outlet(s).
2. Plug the AC product(s) you wish to operate into
the AC outlet(s) and switch them on, one at a
time.
3. As the battery is used, voltage begins to fall.
When the inverter senses that the voltage at its
DC input has dropped to 11 V, an audible alarm
sounds. This allows time for computers or other
sensitive devices to be shut down.
4. If the audible alarm is ignored, the inverter will
automatically shut down when the battery voltage
drops to 10.5 V. This prevents the battery from
being damaged. After auto shutdown, the red
FAULT light illuminates.

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Important:
Vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief
periods of very high current needed for engine starting. They are
not intended for constant deep discharge. Regularly operating the
inverter from a vehicle battery until the low voltage alarm sounds
will shorten the life of the battery. Consider connecting the power
inverter to a separate deep-cycle battery if you will be frequently
running electrical products for extended periods of time.
5. If an AC product rated higher than 240 W
(or which draws excessive surge power) is
connected, the inverter will shut down.
The red FAULT light will turn on.
6. If the inverter exceeds a safe operating
temperature, due to insuffi cient ventilation
or a high temperature environment, it will
automatically shut down. The red FAULT light
will turn on and the audio warning will sound.
7. Should a defective battery charging system cause
the battery voltage to rise to dangerously high
levels, the inverter will automatically shut down.
The red FAULT light will turn on.

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CAUTION:
Although the inverter incorporates
protection against over-voltage, it may
still be damaged if the input voltage
exceeds 16 V.
8.
The cooling fan is designed to operate only when
output power is greater than approximately 100W.
When the inverter is turned on, the fan may
operate momentarily.
9. In the event of an overload, low battery voltage or
overheating, the inverter will automatically shut
down.
Battery Operating Time
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perating time will vary depending on the charge
level of the battery, its capacity and the power level
drawn by the particular AC load. With a typical
vehicle battery and a 100 W load (such as a small
TV), an operating time of 2 to 3 hours or more can
be expected.