Schumacher Electric PI-200 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Power Inverter Models
PI-200, PI-400 and PI-750
Converts 12V DC Battery Power to
120V AC Household Power
CAUTION:
Before using your inverter, Read, Understand and Fol-
low all Safety and Operating Instructions. Save These
Instructions.
Schumacher Electric Corporation
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 U.S.A.
Send Warranty Product Repairs to:
Customer Service Returns
P.O. Box 280
1025 E. Thompson
Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280
Questions? Call Customer Service:
1-800-621-5485 (Hours: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm CST)
00-99-000920-0409

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Schumacher® is a registered trademark of Schumacher Electric
Corporation
Schumacher® Logo is a registered trademark of Schumacher
Electric Corporation
PI-200, PI-400 and PI-750 ™ is a trademark of Schumacher
Electric Corporation
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
PI-200, PI-400 and PI-750 Owner’s Manual
© 2008 Schumacher Electric Corporation
The information, specications and illustrations in this manual are
based on the latest information available at the time of printing.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TAbLE Of CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
INVERTER FEATURES 6
BEFORE USING YOUR POWER INVERTER 7
FASTENING THE INVERTER TO A FLAT SURFACE 8
CONNECTING INVERTER CABLES 8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10
POWER SOURCE 12
LED INDICATOR AND SHUTDOWN PROTECTION 13
IF THE INVERTER FUSE BLOWS 14
TROUBLESHOOTING 15
SPECIFICATIONS 16
REPLACEMENT PARTS 17
LIMITED WARRANTY 18

• 5 •
IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Keep the inverter well ventilated in order to properly• disperse heat generated while it is in use. Make sure
there are several inches of clearance around the top
and sides and do not block the slots of the inverter.
Make sure the inverter is not close to any potential• source of ammable fumes, gases or clothing.
Do not place the inverter in areas such as battery• compartments or engine compartments where fumes
or gases may accumulate.
Keep the inverter dry.•
DO NOT allow the inverter to come into contact with• rain or moisture.
DO NOT operate the inverter if you, the inverter, the• device being operated or any other surfaces that may
come into contact with any power source are wet.
Water and many other liquids can conduct electricity,
which may lead to serious injury or death.
Do not place the inverter on or near heating vents,• radiators or other sources of heat or ammable
materials.
Do not place the inverter in direct sunlight. The ideal• air temperature for operation is between 50° and
80°F.
Only connect the power inverter to a 12-volt acces-• sory outlet or 12-volt airplane power outlet. Do not
attempt to connect the inverter to any other power
source, including an AC power source. Connecting
to a 6-volt or 16-volt battery will cause damage to the
inverter.
Make sure the AC plug is tight.•
Do not modify the AC receptacle in any way.•