Schumacher PIF-1000 - Manuel (Page 8)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.
Connect the inverter (see CONNECTING INVERTER CABLES section). 1.
Switch the inverter On/Off switch to the ON position. 2.
The GREEN LED indicator light will light verifying the inverter is receiving power. 3.
Switch the inverter On/Off switch to the OFF position. (The GREEN LED power 4.
indicator light may flash briefly and/or the internal speaker may make a brief “beep”.
This is normal.)
Make sure the device to be operated is turned OFF.
5.
Plug the device into the inverter AC outlet or USB port. 6.
Switch the inverter On/Off switch to the ON position. 7.
Turn the device on. 8.
To disconnect, reverse the above procedure. 9.
NOTE: If more than one device is to be powered, start one device at a time to avoid a power
surge and overloading the inverter. The surge load of each device should not exceed the
inverter’s Continuous Operation wattage rate.
If there is a short circuit or power surge in the device, Opp will display and the
alarm will sound. Press the ON/OFF switch to turn off the alarm. If the OPP displays after
several attempts, there is a short circuit or the device requires more “starting” or “peak” load
than the inverter is capable of providing.
If you are using the power inverter to operate a battery charger, monitor the
temperature of the battery charger for about 10 minutes. If the battery charger becomes
abnormally warm, disconnect it from the inverter immediately.
NOTE: You can use an extension cord from the inverter to the device without significantly
decreasing the power being generated by the inverter. Use an 18 gauge (AWG) (0.75mm 2 )
extension cord. For best operating results, the extension cord should be no longer than 50
feet (15.2m).
Using the USB Port
The USB port provides up to 500mA at 5V DC.
Plug the device into the USB port. 1.
Press and hold the ON/OFF switch to turn the inverter on. (The internal speaker will 2.
make a brief “beep”. This is normal.).
Turn the USB device on.
3.
Reverse these steps when finished using the USB port. 4.
Using the Inverter to Operate a TV or Audio Device:
The inverter is shielded and filtered to minimize signal interference. Despite this, some
interference may occur with your television picture, especially with weak signals. Below are
some suggestions to try and improve reception.
Make sure the television antenna produces a clear signal under normal operating 1.
conditions (i.e. at home plugged into a standard 120 volt AC wall outlet). Also, ensure
that the antenna cable is adequately shielded and of good quality.
Try altering the position of the inverter, antenna cables, and television power cord.
2.
Add an extension cord from the inverter to the TV so as to isolate its power cord and
antenna cables from the 12 volt power source.
Try coiling the television power cord and the input cables running from the 12 volt power
3.
source to the inverter.
Affix one or several “Ferrite Data Line Filters” to the television power cord. Ferrite Data
4.
Line Filters can be purchased at most electronic supply stores.
Try grounding the inverter with a minimum 18 gauge (AWG) (0.75mm
5. 2 ) wire, using as
short a length as possible.