ProMariner TruePower 600-1200 - Manual (Page 5)

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I n s t a l l a t i o n P r e p a r a t i o n / O v e r v i e w
Preparing for Installation Continued
WARNING: Risk of Fire or Explosion
This equipment contains components that could produce arcs or sparks. To reduce the
risk of fire or explosion, do not install this equipment in compartments containing
batteries, flammable materials or fumes, or in a location containing gasoline-powered
machinery, or joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel
system.
WARNING: Keep Children away from the inverter and its components!
The same potentially hazardous or lethal AC power that is found in a normal household
110AC power outlet can be found in the TruePower inverter.
WARNING: Low Voltage - Electrical burn and spark hazard.
Disconnect battery power before servicing.
WARNING: Restrictions on Use
The TruePower inverter shall not be used in connection with life support systems or
other medical equipment or devices.
Installation Recommendations & Requirements include the following:
American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
The Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
The U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC)
RV Industry Association (RVIA)
Guide to Operation
General Advisory
Install your TruePower Inverter to the guidelines recommended in this manual. The
TruePower Inverter is designed to meet UL 458, CE and ABYC standards.
General Operation
The TruePower Inverters series are modified sine wave inverters which convert
12 volt direct-current (DC) power from your batteries to 120 volts alternating current
(AC) power. The inverter allows you to have AC power when and where you need
it. The TruePower Inverter comes equipped with numerous protection features to
provide you safe and worry-free operation. Please see the following sections of
the manual for Inverter Features, Installation instructions, Testing instructions,
Operation and Troubleshooting.
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Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Power tool operates at incorrect speed
Possible Cause:
- Caused by the purely inductive load
Solution:
- Operate a small lamp or a similar non-inductive load at the same time as the tool.
Note about Modified Sine Wave Inverters
A modified sine wave inverter has a waveform more like a square wave, but with
an extra step or so. A modified sine wave inverter will work fine with most equipment,
although the efficiency or power will be reduced with some.
Motors, such as refrigerator motor, pumps, fans etc will use more power from the
inverter due to the fact that a modified sine wave has a lower efficiency than that
of pure sine wave. Most motors will use about 20% more power.
Some fluorescent lights may not operate quite as bright, or may buzz.
Electronic timers and/or digital clocks will often not operate correctly. Many
appliances get their timing from the line power, and because the timing of a modified
sine wave signal may be slightly different than that of a pure sine wave, clocks and
timers may run faster or not work at all.
Note: Some stereo systems and radios may emit a buzzing sound from their speakers
when operated from the inverter. This buzzing occurs because the radio or electronic
device does not filter the modified sine wave produced by the inverter adequately.
Television interference may occur with some TV signals, even though this inverter
is designed to minimize such interference. If a disturbance occurs in a weak TV
signal, you may try the following to correct the problem:
- Place the TruePower inverter far away as possible from the television, the antenna
cables and the antenna as well. Use an extension cable from the inverter to the TV
if necessary.
- Make sure the TV antenna provides a snow free signal when operated on a source
other than the inverter. Additionally, we recommend the use of a high quality,
shielded antenna cable.
- Coil the TV power cord as well as the input power cables running from the battery
to the inverter.
- Attach an AC interference filter or similar filter product between the inverter and
televisions power cord. This type of filter is available at most electronic supply
stores.
- Try a different Television set as different models and manufacturers vary in their
vulnerability to interference.