Wagan 175 Watt AC to DC Power Inverter User manual

User's Manual
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Slim Line 175 Watt Power Inverter by Wagan Tech
USER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
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Your 175 Watt Power Inverter converts 12-volt vehicle
battery power into 115 volts of AC power. You can use
the inverter in your vehicle to operate many types of
appliances that use AC power such as TVs, VCRs,
portable computers, power tools, and lights for
emergency or camping use.
The inverter works with your vehicle’s engine turned on
or off (accessory mode). It provides a continuous output
of up to 175 watts.
BASIC OPERATION
xUse the right operating voltage for both input and
output of the inverter.
xPowering the inverter by connecting the cigarette
lighter plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
xInsert the plug of your appliances into AC socket at
the front of the inverter.
xTurn ON the power switch that is located at the front
of the inverter, and the green LED light will light as
indicator that the unit at work.
CAUTION:
xDO NOT USE THE INVERTER IN A POSITIVELY
GROUNDED VEHICLE.
RECOMMENDATION
xIf the power inverter makes a beeping sound, turn
OFF the power inverter and disconnect all
appliances from inverter and disconnect the inverter
from power supply. The beeping sound is simply the
low battery warning, which indicates that the voltage
of the battery power supply is getting low. Please
restart the vehicle engine before operating the
power inverter.
xWhen you are not using the inverter, turn the power
switch to OFF and disconnect the inverter from
power supply.
xDisconnect the inverter when starting the vehicle’s
engine.
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Slim Line 175 Watt Power Inverter by Wagan Tech
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BATTERY USE
xTo avoid over-discharging your vehicle’s battery, you
should run your engine for 10-20 minutes to
recharge the vehicle’s battery after 2-3 hours of
operating the inverter.
xIf you choose to connect the inverter directly to your
battery terminals, it is important to connect with right
polarity (connect Պfrom inverter to Պof battery
terminal and connect Ջfrom inverter to Ջof battery
terminal)
CAUTION:
THE FOLLOWINGS OPERATION WILL DAMAGE AND
VOID THE WARRANTY OF THE INVERTER:
xREVERSE POLARITY BY CONNECTING THE
WIRES TO THE INCORRECT TERMINALS.
xCONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER TO
REPLENISH BATTERY WITHOUT
DISCONNECTING THE INVERTER FIRST.
xCONNECTING THE INVERTER TO POWER
SOURCE GREATER THAN 15-VOLT DC.
xOPERATING THE INVERTER AND BATTERY IN
OR AROUND WATER.
MEASURING THE AC VOLTAGE
The output waveform of the AC inverter is a MODIFIED
SINEWAVE. To measure the AC output voltage, you
must use a TRUE RMS VOLTMETER.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
Do not open the case of the inverter. The high voltage
inside the unit is the same type of power as your
electrical outlets at home.
Do not let the cord of the inverter or any appliance’s cord
get wet.
Do not operate the inverter in or around water. The
voltage of the unit makes electrical shock hazard if
operated in wet conditions.
Do not connect the AC inverter directly to another AC
power source.
Keep it away from children, the inverter produces power
just like your AC wall outlets at home and should be
treated seriously.
Allow at least 1 inch of clearance around the inverter for
airflow.
If you operate the inverter in a moving vehicle, you need
to secure the inverter to prevent it from shifting around
while the vehicle is moving.
If there is anything wrong with the inverter, disconnect all
of the power.
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Slim Line 175 Watt Power Inverter by Wagan Tech
USER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Condition Solution
Poor contact Clean contact parts thoroughly
Battery voltage is
too low
Start the engine to recharge the
battery. Replace the battery if
needed.
Shutdown on
overload
Reduce the wattage of inverter’s load
Thermal shutdown Allow the inverter to cool down by
reducing the load or turn it off for a
while.
Receptacle has no
power
Check the receptacle wiring.
MAINTENANCE
Very little maintenance is required to keep the inverter
operating properly.
DESCRIPTION
500W Peak Power — allow you to power appliances
that require a large amount of initial (peak) power to
work (such as many TVs and motor-power equipments).
Low Battery Alarm — the inverter sounds an audible
alarm then turns itself off if the source battery becomes
too low.
Auto Shutdown/Reset Protection — the inverter
temporarily shuts itself down to protect itself from
overheating.
Overload/Short Circuit Protection — the inverter
automatically turns itself off if the connected load is too
high or if it shorts.
Fuse — the inverter comes with fuse/s already installed
and easily changed if it is damaged.
Dual AC Outlets — allows you to power up to two
appliances at the same time.
HEAT DISPERSAL
The inverter generates heat while it is working. This is
not a malfunction. However, if the inverter gets too hot
while working, it will turn off by itself.
Position the inverter where air flows freely around it to
allow the heat to disperse.
The inverter’s thermal protection prevents it from
operating when its temperature exceeds 130 ± 10 qF / 55
± 5 qC
SPECIFICATION
Name Description
Input 12V (10-15V) DC
Output 115V AC
Output frequency 60 Hz
Output waveform Modified Sine Waveform
Continuous power 175 Watt
Surge power 500 Watt
Efficiency Approx. 90 %
No load current < 0.2 A
Battery low alarm 10.5 ± 0.5 V DC
Battery low shutdown 10 ± 0.5 V DC
Alarm and thermal
shutdown
130 ± 10 qF / 55 ± 5 qC
DC fuse 15 A
AC output socket 2 outlets of 3-prong
Power switch DC input ON/OFF control
Dimensions 5x4.5x2 in
Net Weight 1 lb
NOTE
All specifications are typical at nominal line, half load,
and 25 qC unless otherwise noted. Specification subject
to change without notice.
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WAGAN Corp. Limited Warranty Registration Form
All WAGAN Corporation products are warranted to the original purchaser of this product.
Warranty Duration: This product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one (1)Year
from the original purchase date, to be free of defects in material and workmanship. WAGAN
Corporation disclaims any liability for consequential damages. In no event will WAGAN
Corporation be responsible for any amount of damages beyond the amount paid for the product
at retail. In the even of a defective item, please ship the item, prepaid, with a complete
explanation of the problem, your name, address and daytime phone number. WAGAN
Corporation will, at its option, replaces or repair the defective part. This warranty is void if the
product has been damaged by accident, in shipment, unreasonable use, misuse, neglect,
improper service, commercial use, repairs by unauthorized personnel or other causes not arising
out of defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty is effective only if the product is
purchased and operated in the USA and does not extend to any units which have been used in
violation of written instructions furnished.
Warranty Disclaimers: This warranty is in-lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no
representative or person is authorized to assume any other liability in connection with the sale of
our products. There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance or product failure
under any theory of tort, contract or commercial law including, but not limited to negligence,
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Warranty Performance: During the above one (1)Year warranty period, a product with a defect
will be replaced with a comparable model when the product is returned to WAGAN Corporation
with an original store receipt. The replacement product will be in warranty for the balance of the
one (1)Year warranty period.
Please activate my limited warranty for WAGAN Corp.175 Watt AC to DC Power Inverter
Enclosed copy of original sales receipt.
Name
Mail Address
City
State, Zip Code
Item Purchased 175 Watt AC to DC Power Inverter
Stores Name
Date of Purchase
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