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1500 Watt
DC to AC
1500
Power Inverter
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Thank you for purchasing the POWERDRIVE1500 power inverter, a high performance solution to using household power while on the road. Please read and understand all of the information provided in this manual before operating or installing. If properly used, the inverter will give you years of reliable service providing AC power for TVs, computers, appliances, stereos and power tools. For safe and optimum performance, the inverter must be installed and used properly. Carefully read and follow th
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CAUTION: DO NOT connect the RPPD1500 to live AC power circuits. Damage to the inverter will result even if the power switch is in the OFF position. DO NOT connect any AC device which has its neutral conductor connected to ground. DO NOT expose the RPPD1500 to air temperatures in excess of 104°F. DO NOT use the RPPD1500 on the following items: 1. Small battery-operated appliances such as flashlights, razors and nightlights that can be plugged directly into an AC outlet to recharge. 2. Certain ba
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INSTALLATION: Selecting a suitable location The RPPD1500 must be installed in an area that meets the following requirements in order to operate safely and provide optimum performance: 1. DRY: DO NOT expose the unit to moisture. 2. COOL: Ambient air temperature should be between 32°F and 104°F. Cooler areas are best. 3. VENTILATION: Allow at least 4 inches of clearance above and around all sides and top of the unit for proper cooling. 4. SAFE: DO NOT install the RPPD1500 in a compartment with bat
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Connect the Power Cables to the Inverter: Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on input end of the inverter. The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (-). Unscrew the terminal on the inverter and install the appropriate color (black to black and red to red) ring-terminal of the cables and tighten the screws to clamp the wires securely. NOTE: It is a good idea to check and tighten these screws from time to time. They can become loose by vibrations or thermal cycli
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position, but no power is being supplied to a load, the inverter draws less than ½ amp from the battery. This is low current draw. It would take more than a week to discharge a 100 ampere hour battery at this rate depending on the age of the battery. For safety disconnect the RPPD1500 from the battery when not in use. Input Voltage Output Wattage Output Kilowatts Operating Indicators: Indicators on the output end of the unit show the inverters power status and alarms for conditions that could
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High Voltage Protection: If the DC input voltage rises above 15.0V, the inverter will shut down to protect itself, the meter will flash (OUP) to indicate Over Voltage Protection, and an alarm will sound. To restore normal operation, return the DC input voltage to less than 15V. The inverter will automatically return to normal operation. CAUTION: Although the inverter has protection against over-voltage, it may still be damaged if the input voltage were to exceed 16 volts. Over Temperature Prote
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expect an operating time of 2 to 3 hours. It is recommended that you start your vehicle once an hour when using the RPPD1500 for extended periods of time to prevent draining the battery. WARNING: To prevent personal injury or loss of life, never start or leave your engine running in a poorly ventilated area such as a garage. Helpful Formulas: To Convert AMPS to WATTS: AMPS X VOLTS = WATTS To Convert WATTS to AMPS: WATTS ÷ VOLTS = AMPS These formulas yield a close approximation of the con
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E Es st tiim ma at te ed d W Wa at tt ts s U Us se ed d b by y C Co om mm mo on n A Ap pp plliia an nc ce es s a an nd d T To oo olls s Appliance Approx. Watts Appliance Approx. Watts Blender 300 12" 3 speed fan 230 Coffee pot 1500 VCR 40-60 Blow dryer 900-1500 CD or DVD player 35 Hot plate 1200 SONY PS3 360 Refrigerator (Running) 600 Xbox Console 100 Refrigerator (Start up) 1800 » 3600 LCD television 50 » 150 700 watt Microwave* 1100 Laptop computer 150 *NOTE: The power rating given with
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Problem/Symptom Possible Causes Solution Low output voltage Overloaded Reduce the load. No output voltage Low input Recharge battery. Red LED illuminated Voltage Check connections and cable. Alarm sounding Continuous operation input current required. Thermal shutdown Overloaded Allow inverter to cool off. Reduce load. Improve ventilation; make sure ventilation openings in the inverter are not obstructed. Reduce ambient temperature. No output voltage High input Make sure the inverter is Red LED
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This Limited One Year Warranty from POWERDRIVE, a DAS brand, applies to all electronic products and devices manufactured by DAS Distributors and sold under the brand name POWERDRIVE. Terms of the Warranty: POWERDRIVE warrants that the product you have purchased from a DAS authorized retailer is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the warranty period. The warranty period begins on the day of retail sale. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. It i
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