Portable Outlet Lighted Plug-In User manual

Lighter Plug-in
12V-100W, DC to AC Inverter
Manufactured for:
DC to AC Power Inverter
User’s Guide
1 Placement Guidelines For opmum operaon, the
Power Inverter should be Placed on a at surface such as
the oor of a car. THE LOCATION SHOULD BE:
■Dry - Do not expose to water drip or spray.
■Cool - Operate only in ambient temperatures between
32 F(0C) and 104"F(40C) Keep away from heang vents.
■Well venlated - Allow at least 2 inches(5 cm)
clearance above and on all sides of the Power Inverter
for proper cooling.
2 Using the Power Inverter
Indicators and Controls
■The Power Inverter receives its operang power
through its DC Plug that ts standard vehicle cigaree
lighter sockets and 12-volt power outlets.
■The green POWER light indicates AC power is present
at the AC outlet and the Power
■The red FAULT light indicates inverter shutdown
caused by low or high baery voltage, overload or
excessive temperature.
Read this guide before installing or using the Power
Inverter and save it for future reference.
This Inverter is an ultra compact and highly portable
power system. It is the best way to recharge the
Portable Outlet, in your car or boat. Simply plug the
Power Inverter into your car’s 12-volt lighter outlet.
Then plug the Portable Outlet Power Supply into the
Power Inverter, and plug the other end of the Portable
Outlet into the DC input.
2 Using the Power Inverter cont.
Inverter Operaon
■Plug the Power Inverter DC Plug into a vehicle's
cigaree lighter or 12-volt outlet.
■The green POWER light indicates AC power is available
at the AC outlet.
■As the baery charge is used up, baery voltage
begins to fall. When the Power Inverter senses the volt-
age at its DC input has dropped to 10.7 volts, an audio
warning may be provided. When input voltage drops to
10.0 volts, it will automacally shut down to prevent
baery damage. The red FAULT light illuminates.
■If it exceeds a safe operang temperature, due to
insucient venlaon or a high temperature environ-
ment, it will automacally shut down. The red FAULT
light will turn on and the audio warning may sound.
■Should a defecve baery charging system cause the
baery voltage to rise to dangerously high levels, it auto-
macally shuts down. The red FAULT light will turn on.
CAUTION! Although the Power Inverter incorporates
protecon against overvoltage, it may sll be damaged if
the input voltage exceeds 16 volts.
■In the event of an overload, low baery voltage or
overheang, the Power Inverter will automacally shut
down. (See Secon 5.)
Interference with Electronics Equipment
Generally, most AC products operate with the Power
Inverter just as they would with household AC power.
Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems - Some inexpensive ste-
reo systems and "boom boxes" have inadequate internal
power supply ltering and“ buzz” slightly when powered
by the Power Inverter.
Baery Operang Time
When using the Inverter, operang me will vary de-
pending on the charge level of the baery, its capacity
and the power level drawn by the parcular AC load.
When using a vehicle baery as a power source, it is
strongly recommended to start the vehicle every hour or
two to recharge the baery before its capacity drops too
low. The Power Inverter can operate while the engine is
running, but the normal voltage drop that occurs during
starng may trigger the Power Inverter's low voltage
shutdown feature.
Because the Power Inverter draws less than 0.15 amps
with the ON/OFF switch in the ON posion and with no
AC products connected, it has minimal impact on baery
operang mes.

4 Specicaons
Output voltage: 110 / 220 VAC
Output frequency: 50/60Hz+/-2 Hz
Output USB:DC 5.0V/0.5A max
Output waveform: pure sine wave 1 modied sine wave
Input voltage range: 10.0-15.0 VDC
Low baery alarm(nominal):10.4-11 .0V
Low baery shutdown point (nominal):9.7-10.3V
High baery shutdown point (nominal):14.5-15.5V
Baery drain with no AC load (at 12V input): <0.3A
Peak eciency: >95%
3 Charging the Portable Outlet
■Plug the Power Inverter DC Plug into a vehicle's
cigaree lighter or 12-volt outlet.
■Make sure the Portable Outlet power switch is in the
OFF posion.
■Plug the round end of the Portable Outlet 110 Volt
power supply into the “DC Input” opening in the middle
of the baery.
■Plug the power supply into the Power Inverter.
WARNING: Only use the power supply provided with
your Portable Outlet to charge your Portable Outlet.
The Power Inverter can also power a wide variety of
household AC products, such as laptop computers,
mobile phone charges, and even some brands of CPAP.
5 WARNING & CAUTION
Incorrect installaon or misuse of the Power Inverter
may result in danger to the user or create a hazardous
environment. We urge you to pay special aenon to all
CAUTION and WARNING statements. These may result in
damage to the Power inverter or to other equipment, or
may result in personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING! Shock hazard. Keep from children.
■ The Power Inverter generates the same potenally
lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Treat
it with the same respect that you would any AC Outlet.
■Do not insert foreign objects into the Power inverter's
AC outlet or vent openings.
■Do not expose Inverter to water, rain, snow or spray.
■Do not, under any circumstances, connect the Power
Inverter to power ulity AC distribuon wiring.
Failure to follow the above instrucons may result in
personal injury or damage to the Power Inverter.
WARNING! Heated surface.
■The Power Inverter's housing may become uncomfort-
ably warm, reaching 140°F (60°C) under extended high
power operaon.
■Ensure at least 2 inches(5 cm) of air space is main-
tained on all sides of the Power Inverter.
During operaon, keep away from materials that may be
aected by high temperatures.
CAUTION!
■Do not connect any AC product to the Power Inverter,
whose neutral conductor is connected to ground.
■Do not expose the Power Inverter to temperatures in
excess of 104°F(40°C)
■In the event of an overload, low baery voltage or
overheang, the Inverter will automacally shut down.
6 Trouble Shoong
AC product will not operate, no inverter lights are on.
Possible Cause: Poor contact with lighter.
Suggeson: Press plug rmly into socket, or clean plug.
Possible Cause: 12-volt outlet may require ignion.
Suggeson: Turn key to accessory posion.
Possible Cause: Lighter or 12-volt outlet fuse is blown.
Suggeson: Check vehicle fuses and replace blown fuse.
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