Schumacher Power Inverter PID-760 - Manual (Page 3)

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1.8 Do not place the inverter on or near heating vents, radiators or other sources of
heat or flammable materials.
1.9 Do not place the inverter in direct sunlight. The ideal air temperature for operation
is between 50° and 80°F.
1.10 Only connect the power inverter to a 12V battery or power supply. Do not attempt
to connect the inverter to any other power source, including an AC power source.
Connecting to a 6V or 16V battery will cause damage to the inverter.
1.11 Make sure the AC plug is tight.
1.12 Do not modify the AC receptacle in any way.
1.13 Do not try extending or otherwise changing the 12V power cord supplied with your
inverter. Make sure the cord connections are tight.
1.14 Incorrect operation of your inverter may result in damage and personal injury.
The inverter output is 120V AC and can shock or electrocute the
same as any ordinary household AC wall outlet.
1.15 Do not use the inverter with a product that draws a higher wattage than the
inverter can provide, as this may cause damage to the inverter and product.
1.16 Do not open – No user serviceable parts inside.
1.17 This device does not include an internal Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
2. INVERTER FEATURES
1. ON/OFF Button
2. Digital Display
3. Two Standard Electrical 120V AC Outlets
4. One 5V USB Port
5. 12V Power Plug
6. Battery Clamps
7. High-Speed Cooling Fan
8. Low-Battery Protection
3. BEFORE USING YOUR POWER INVERTER
NOTE: This inverter is designed to be used with a single battery, up to group 31
type (130 Ah or smaller in size).
NOTE: Do not use the inverter with a product that draws a higher wattage than the
inverter can provide, as this may cause damage to the inverter and product.
When you turn on a device or a tool that runs on a motor, the device basically
goes through two stages:
1. Start Up – Requiring an initial surge of power (commonly known as the
“starting or peak load”).
2. Continuous Operation – Power consumption drops (commonly known as the
“continuous load”).