Introduction – Magnum Energy RD Series User Manual
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Introduction
All electrical appliances are rated by the amount of power they consume (see Table 1-1). The rating
is printed on the product’s nameplate label, usually located on its chassis near the AC power cord.
Even though it is diffi cult to calculate exactly how long an inverter will run a particular appliance,
the best advice is trial and error. Your RD Series inverter has a built-in safeguard that automatically
protects your batteries from over-discharge.
Info: For optimum performance, a minimum battery bank of 200 AH is recommended
for moderate loads (<1000W) and greater than 400 AH for heavy loads (≥1000W).
Table 1-1, Typical Appliance Power Consumption
Device
Load
Device
Load
Blender
400W
Coffee Maker
1200W
Computer
300W
Color TV
150W
VCR
40W
Hair Dryer
1000W
Hot Plate
1800W
Iron
1000W
Light (Flo)
10W
Light (Inc)
100W
Microwave
1000W
Refrigerator
500W