Power Drive RPPD1000 User Manual

Technical/additional information

RPPD1000 PowerDrive 1000 Watt Power Inverter

Here are some additi onal ti ps, to help you get the best performance

from your PowerDrive 1000 watt inverter.

1. Save your receipt, you will need this if you ever need warranty service.

2. If you need to extend the length of the stock cables (36” 4 gauge are included), you must use a larger gauge

wire. (2 gauge is recommended up to 6 feet. Over 6 feet Ø gauge.)

3. Do not use extension cords or multi -taps on the inverter. One device per outlet.

4. Supply plenty of fresh air. A hot inverter will not be able to supply full power and will shut down if it be-

comes too hot. It is best to mount it in a locati on that is cool, like the passenger cab, away from an outside
wall, and not in a cargo box.

5. Mount/store in a dust free environment. A build up of dirt will keep the inverter from being able to cool

properly.

6. The power consumpti on formula for watt s and amps is:
(volts X amps = watt s) or (watt s ÷ volts = amps)

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If you want to add fuses to your inverter: 1000 watt s ÷ 12 volts = 84 amps. We recommend a
“T” fuse.

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If you can use your refrigerator with the inverter, look on the refridgerator for the amperage rat-
ing on the compressor motor, for example 7.5 amps: (120 volts X 7.5 amps = 900 watt s) NOTE:
Appliances with compressors may need three to four ti mes the running power for start-up.

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Microwaves are sold adverti sing their cooking power, not the amount of power they consume.
A 900 watt microwave may use more, or less than 900 watt s. Consult your owner’s manual, or
the back of the microwave oven for power consumpti on. (watt s or amps)

7. Keep in mind that for the inverter to run at full power for an extended period of ti me, the inverter must be

supplied with full power. With a 1000 watt inverter that means 84 amps, most alternators are not that
powerful.

Think of the batt ery as a bath tub, water (power) is going down the drain to the inverter, at the same ti me
water (power) is fi lling the tub (batt ery) from the spigot, (alternator) if the power fl ow going out is greater
than the power fl ow coming in, eventually the tub (batt ery) will be empty, and the inverter will cease to work
properly.

Technical/Additional

Information

Contact PowerDrive by calling tool free 866-622-7979 8:30am — 5:00pm EST or e-mail [email protected]

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