Team Products PMP1200 - Manual (Page 4)

PMP1200 Models
Owner’s Manual
• Avoid placing the inverter on or near heating vents, radiators or other
sources of heat. Do not place or use the inverter in direct sunlight. Ideal air
temperatures should be between 50° and 80° F.
• In order to properly disperse the heat generated from the inverter while it is
operating, keep the inverter well ventilated. Keep the area surrounding the
inverter clear while in use.
• Do not use the inverter near flammable materials. Do not place the inverter in
areas such as battery compartments where fumes or gases may
accumulate.
Inverter Protection Features
• Short Circuit Protection. The inverter will automatically shut down until
short is removed.
• Low Voltage Alarm. An alarm will sound when the voltage from the battery
discharges to 10.5 +/- 0.5 volts DC. This is an indication that the battery needs
to be recharged.
• Over Voltage Protection. The RED LED Indicator Light will illuminate and
the inverter will automatically turn itself off when the input exceeds 16.5 +/- 1
volt DC.
• Under Voltage Protection. The RED LED Indicator Light will illuminate and
the inverter will automatically turn itself off when the input is less than 10.0
+/- 0.5 volts DC.
• Overload Protection. The RED LED Indicator Light will illuminate and the
inverter will automatically turn itself off when the continuous draw of the
equipment being operated exceeds 1200 watts or the surge draw of the
equipment exceeds 2400 watts.
• Thermal Protection. The RED LED Indicator Light will illuminate and the
inverter will automatically turn itself off when the circuit temperature
exceeds 150° F.
Notes
• The inverter is equipped with a cooling fan, which is designed to turn on when
the unit gets hot. Automatic shut down of the unit caused by high circuit
temperatures will occur when the cooling fan is unable to maintain a cool
enough temperature for safe operation.
• In the event of automatic shut down or a continuous audible alarm, turn the
inverter power switch to the OFF(O) position until the source of the problem
has been determined and resolved.
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Television and Audio Suggestions
Although all COLEMAN® inverters are shielded and filtered to minimize
signal interference, some interference with your television picture may be
unavoidable, especially with weak signals. However, here are some
suggestions that may improve reception:
• Make sure the television antenna produces a clear signal under normal
operating conditions (at home plugged into a standard 120 volt AC outlet).
Also, ensure that the antenna cable is properly shielded and/or good quality.
• Change the positions of the inverter, antenna cables and the television power
cord.
• Isolate the television, its power cord and antenna cables from the 12-volt
power source by running an extension cord from the inverter to the
television set.
• Coil the television power cord and the input cables running from the 12-volt
power source to the inverter.
• Attach an AC interference filter or similar product between the inverter and the
television power cord. These filters are available at most electronic supply
stores, including Radio Shack.
Note: Inexpensive sound systems may emit a “buzzing” sound when
operated with an inverter. This is due to the inadequate filters in the sound
system. There is no solution to this problem other than purchasing a sound
system with a higher quality power supply.
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