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OWNER’S MANUAL
Power Inverter PID-200
Converts DC Battery Power to
AC Household Power
Includes 12 Volt Accessory Plug with 36" Cable
and USB Port
CAUTION:
Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, and
follow them with each use of this product.
Schumacher Electric Corporation
Mount Prospect, IL 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
00-99-000722
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions Before using your PID-200, read and understand this Owner’s Manual. • K e e p t h e i n v e r t e r w e l l v e n t i l at e d i n o r d e r t o p r o p e r l y d i s- perse 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. • M a k e s u r e t h e i n v e r t e r i s n ot c l o s e t o a n y p ot e n t i a l s o u r c
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• O n l y c o n n e c t t h e Power Inverter to a 12-Volt battery accessory outlet. Make sure the AC plug connection is tight. • D o n ot m o d i f y t h e A C r e c e p t a c l e i n a n y w a y . • U s e o n l y 2 5 - a m p f u s e s . • T h i s d e v i c e d o e s n ot i n c l u d e a n i n t e r n a l G r o u n d F a u l t C i r c u i t I n t e r r u p t e r ( G F C I ) . F o r G F C I p r ot e c t i o n , u s e a C o l e m a n C a b l e 0 2 8 2 2 G F C I o u t
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maximum 200 watts can exceed the inverters surge capa- bility and cause an automatic overload shutdown. Make sure the device you are using is compatible with a m o d i fi e d s i n e w a v e i n v e r t e r . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS How to use the 12 Volt Accessory Plug: 1 . P l a c e i n v e r t e r o n fl at s u r f a c e . M a k e s u r e t h e A C o u t l e t , t h e O N / O F F s w i t c h a n d U S B p o r t a r e e a s i l y a c c e s s i b l e . The 12 Volt acces
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How to use the USB Port: 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 in How to use 12 Volt Accessory Plug. 2. Make sure the device to be operated is OFF. Plug the p o w e r c o r d o f t h e d e v i c e fi r m l y i n t o t h e i n v e r t e r ’ s U S B port. 3 . T u r n t h e i n v e r t e r r o c k e r s w i t c h t o t h e O N ( I ) p o s i t i o n . T u r n t h e d e v i c e O N . 4. To disconnect, reverse the above steps. POWER SOURCE Your average automobile or marine battery at fu
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USAGE Ex AMPLES Device Type Estimated Wattage Cell Phones, MP 3 players, 10 watts Camcorders Portable Work Light 25 watts 12" B&W TV 30 watts CD/DVD Player 35 watts VCR 40–60 watts Clock Radio 50 watts Laptop 75 watts Stereo System 30–100 watts G a m e C o n s o l e ( X b o x ) 100 watts 6
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DIGITAL DISPLAY LED Lights – indicate status of the Digital Display. T h e D i git al D i sp la y i d e n t i fi e s t h e c ur r e n t s t a tus o f t h e P I D - 2 0 0 . I N PU T V O L T A G E : V o l t a g e o f v e h i c l e ’ s b at t e r y . O U T PU T V O L T A G E : V o l t a g e su p p l i e d to d e v i c e t h r o u g h A C receptacle. POWER OUT: Power or wattage supplied to device plugged into the inverter. An audio alarm will sound when the following oc
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Alarm is On Reason/Solution 1. Device has a short circuit or demands too much surge power. C y c l e i n v e r t e r p o w e r O F F a n d O N . If problem persists, use a larger inverter or a smaller device. Remove defective device. See warranty and call Customer Service 800-621-5485 (H o u r s : 7 a . m. – 4 : 3 0 p . m. C S T ) . 2. Inverter shuts down. 12 Volt battery too low. Recharge/replace low battery. 3. Display shows Input Voltage between 10.7 and
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5. Device demands more than 200 Watts continuous power. C y c l e i n v e r t e r p o w e r O F F a n d O N . If problem persists, use a larger inverter or a smaller device. 6. Inverter is too hot. Increase ventilation to inverter. Move inverter to a cooler area. Reduce the power consumption of the device. PROBLEM: Inverter Does Not Turn On Reason/Solution 1. Poor contact at terminals. Unplug and reinsert PID-200. Also check auxiliary plug for debris or try in another socket. 2.
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PROBLEM: Keeps Blowing Fuses Reason/Solution 1. Fuse may be rated too low. 2. Check auxiliary socket for debris or short. 3. May be bad unit. Try unit in another socket. SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Continuous Power ............................. 200 Watts S u r g e C a p a c i t y ( O u t p u t W at t a g e ) ...................... 400 Watts N o L o a d C u r r e n t D r a w ...................................... <.36 Amps Wave Form ......................................... M o d i fi e d S i n e W a
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LIMITED WARRANTY Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants your inverter to be free from defects in material and workmanship, except- ing abuse or misuse, for a period of two years from the date of sale to the original user or consumer purchaser. If your inverter malfunctions or fails within the 24-month war- ranty period because of a defect in material or workman- ship, we will repair it without charge or replace it. This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. The duration of a
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In no event shall Schumacher Electric Corporation be liable for consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of the implied warranty or the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. 12
