Power Drive 300 - Manual (Page 2)

Thank you for purchasing the POWERDRIVE300 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 and stereos. For safe and optimum
performance, the inverter must be installed and used properly. Carefully read and
follow the guidelines in this manual giving special attention to the CAUTION and
WARNING statements. Keep this manual for reference should troubleshooting be
necessary.
CAUTION statements provide information that could damage your inverter or
equipment connected to it.
WARNING statements provide information on conditions that could result in
personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING
: Incorrect installation or misuse of the RPPD300 could result in
personal injury or damage to the inverter and/or attached equipment. Read
and follow the directions in the owner’s manual. The ROADPRO RPPD300
produces the same potentially lethal AC power as normal household outlets.
It is suggested that you treat it with the same respect that you would any AC
outlet.
WARNING
: SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
DO NOT insert any foreign objects into the RPPD300’s outlets, vents or fan
openings.
DO NOT expose the RPPD300 to rain, water or any other liquids.
DO NOT connect the RPPD300 to utility power distribution systems or branch
circuits.
WARNING
: HEATED CASE AND SURFACE.
The case to the RPPD300 may become very warm under high power
operation reaching 140°F. Be sure that there is at least 4 inches of
unobstructed air space around the entire surface of the inverter at all times.
During use, DO NOT place materials that could be damaged by heat on or
near the RPPD300.
WARNING
: EXPLOSION HAZARD.
DO NOT operate the RPPD300 near flammable fumes or gases such as the
bilge of a gasoline power boat or near propane tanks.
DO NOT operate the RPPD300 in an enclosed area that contains automotive
type lead-acid batteries. This type of battery emits explosive hydrogen gas
which can be ignited by sparks.