Radio shack Dc to ac power inverter User manual

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140 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter

Your RadioShack 140 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter converts 12-volt

vehicle battery power into 115 volts of AC power. You can use your in-

verter in your vehicle to operate a TV, VCR, portable computer, lights

for emergency or campsite use, power tools, and many other devices.

The power inverter works with the vehicle engine turned on or off. It

provides a continuous output of up to 140 watts, and sustains a tempo-

rary output of 180 watts for about 5 minutes. It can “cold start” a load

up to 240 watts, and provides the 300 watts (1 cycle @ 60 Hz) of surge

start-up power required by most personal computer monitors and TVs.

CONNECTING POWER

1. Plug the power inverter’s cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle’s

cigarette lighter socket.

Cautions:

• The power inverter’s cigarette-lighter plug might get hot while it

is plugged into a cigarette-lighter socket. Use a cloth or a glove

to unplug it from the socket, and let it cool completely before

you store it.

• The cigarette-lighter socket must be rated for at least 20 amps

in order to continuously power a 140 watt load.

• Using a dirty cigarette-lighter socket might prevent the inverter

from working properly. If you cannot turn on the power inverter,

unplug it from the cigarette-lighter socket, make sure the

socket and plug are clean, then reconnect it.

• Do not use the power inverter in a positively grounded vehicle.

2. Set the power inverter’s switch to

(on). The power switch’s indi-

cator lights.

3. Plug the desired device’s AC plug into the power inverter’s AC

outlet.

Note: If necessary, you can use an AC extension cord. The exten-

sion cord’s rating should be equal to, or greater than, the current

rating (amps) of the device being powered.

4. Turn on your device’s power as you normally would.

5. When you are not using the power inverter, flip its power switch to

{(off).

Automatic Shut-off

Your inverter automatically shuts off under certain conditions. If your

inverter shuts off, follow the recommended solutions to restore opera-

tion.

HEAT DISPERSION

When the power inverter’s load increases, the inverter generates more

heat. Position the power inverter where air flows freely around it to al-

low the heat to disperse.

The power inverter’s thermal protection prevents it from operating

when its temperature exceeds 158°F (70°C). Operation resumes

when the temperature decreases to about 104°F (40 °C).

LOW BATTERY ALARM

When the power inverter’s input voltage decreases to lower than about

11 volts DC, it sounds an alarm indicating the connected vehicle bat-

tery is weak. Stop operation immediately.

When the input voltage decreases to lower than about 10 volts DC, the

power inverter’s output cuts off to prevent battery power drainage.

REPLACING THE FUSE

If the power inverter stops operating due to power overload or re-

versed polarity connection to power, the inverter’s fuse blows. If this

happens, replace the fuse with the supplied 20A blade-type fuse.

1. Grasp the fuse (on the end of the power inverter, next to the

power cord) and pull it out. If the fuse is blown, replace it.

2. Install the extra fuse. The power inverter resumes operation.

Caution: Do not use a fuse with ratings other than those speci-

fied. Doing so might damage your inverter.

Condition Solution

Device being powered

has a short circuit. Unplug the device. If the power inverter resumes

normal operation, the device being powered is

faulty.

Temperature exceeds

158°F (70°C). Disconnect the device and wait until the power

inverter cools. The device’s power requirement

might exceed the power inverter’s rating (see

“Heat Dispersion” ).

Power load exceeds 240

watts. Disconnect the device. Only connect devices with

a power load less than 240 watts.

Vehicle battery voltage is

lower than 10V. Run the vehicle’s engine to recharge the battery,

then turn the power inverter’s power switch off and

on.

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CARE

Keep the power inverter dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use

and store the power inverter only in normal temperature environments.

Handle the power inverter carefully; do not drop it. Keep the power in-

verter away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasion-

ally to keep it looking new.

Modifying or tampering with the power inverter’s internal components

can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty. If your pow-

er inverter is not performing as it should, take it to your local

RadioShack store for assistance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Input ................................................................................................ 11–16 VDC

Output ........................................................................................ 115 VAC/60HZ

Standby Current ....................................................................... 0.2 AMP @ 12V

Output Power ............................................... 300W peak for 1 cycle @ 60Hz or

180W 5 minutes min. @ 77°F ambient or

140W continuously @ 77°F ambient (85% efficiency typical @ 140W)

Auto Shut-off Protection ............................. Protects against output short circuit

over temperature @ 158°F (70°C) or

when power exceeds 240W or

low battery shutdown @ < 10V

Fuse ......................................... 20A blade-type fuse (one spare fuse Included)

Input Plug ........................................................................ Cigarette Lighter Plug

Power Indicator .......................................... Lights when DC power is turned on

Dimensions (HWD) ........................ 11/2×3 × 65/16 Inches (42 ×76 ×160 mm)

Weight ....................................................................................... 17.2 Oz (490 g)

Accessory .............................................................. One Spare 20A Blade Fuse

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject

to change and improvement without notice.

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