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.