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OWNER’S MANUAL
Power Inverter PI-140
Converts DC Battery Power to
AC Household Power
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
00-99-000666/0606
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IMPORTANT SAf ETy INSTRUCTIONS SAvE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before using your PI-140, read and understand this Owner’s Manual. • Keep the inverter well ventilated in order to properly dis- 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. • Make sure the inverter is not close to any potential source of inflammable fumes, gases or clothing. • Keep the inverter dry. • DO NOT allow it to come
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BEf ORE USINg PI-140 P OWER INvERTER It is important to know the continuous wattage of the device you plan to use with the inverter. The PI-140 must be used with devices drawing 140 watts or less. If the wattage is not marked on the device, an estimate can be made by multiply- ing the AC input current (Amps) by the AC voltage (110V). Devices like TVs, fans or electric motors require additional power to start (commonly known as the “starting or peak power”). The PI-140 can supply a momentar
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when you first plug the inverter in, it is a sign that there is a short circuit within the power supply. Remove the 12-volt plug from the 12-volt accessory outlet. Firmly reinsert the plug. If this does not remedy the problem, try using a different 12-volt accessory power outlet. NOTE: A ‘’buzzing’’ sound emitted from inexpensive sound systems is the result of ineffective filters in the sound system. This can be resolved by purchasing a sound system with a higher quality power supply or
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USAg E EXAMPLES Device Type Estimate Wattage Cell Phones, MP Players 10 watts Portable CD 50 watts Laptop Computers 90 watts Video Games 100 watts LED INDICATOR AND OvERLOAD PROTECTION The LED glows GREEN automatically when plugged into a 12V DC source and will not glow under the following conditions: 1. When the power input from the vehicle’s battery drops to approximately 10 volts, low battery shutdown occurs and inverter shuts off. 2. When the power input the vehicle’s battery exceeds
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TROUBLESHOOTINg PROBLEM: Low or No Output voltage Reason/Solution 1. Poor contact at terminals. Unplug and reinsert PI-140. 2. Equipment being operated is drawing too much power. Use a higher capacity inverter or do not use the device. . Inverter is too hot (thermal shut down). Allow inverter to cool. Check for adequate ventila- tion. Reduced the load on the inverter to rated continuous power output. 4. f use blows. A blown fuse is usually caused by reverse polarity or a short circu
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SPECIf ICATIONS Maximum Continuous Power ..............................140 Watts Surge Capacity (Peak Power) .............................280 Watts No Load Current Draw .......................................<0.2 Amps Wave Form ..........................................Modified Sine Wave Input Voltage Range ................................. 10.5 – 15.5V DC Low Battery Alarm ........................................................ N/A Output Voltage ............................................ 11
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LIMITED WARRANTy Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants your inverter to be free from defects in material and workmanship, excepting abuse or mis- use, 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 warranty period because of a defect in material or workmanship, we will repair it without charge or replace it. This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. The duration of any
