DieHard 71496 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL • MANUAL DEL USUARIO

425 Watt Power Inverter
425 Watt Convertidor de Energía

Model / Modelo

71496

Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.

ATENCIÓN

Lea todas las Instrucciones de Operación y Reglas de Seguridad,
así mismo aplíquelas a cada uso del producto.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

00-99-001101/00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
FEATURES 2
BEFORE USING YOUR POWER INVERTER 2
FASTENING THE INVERTER TO A FLAT SURFACE 4
CONNECTING INVERTER CABLES 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5
POWER SOURCE 6
LED INDICATOR AND SHUTDOWN PROTECTION 7
IF THE INVERTER FUSE BLOWS 7
TROUBLESHOOTING 8
SPECIFICATIONS 8
REPLACEMENT PARTS 9

DIEHARD ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this DieHard
product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within 1 year from the date of
purchase, return it to any DieHard outlet in the United States for free replacement.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS,
CALL TOLL-FREE FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM CT
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: 1-800-732-7764

ÍNDICE

SECCIÓN PÀGINA

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 10
CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL CONVERTIDOR 11
ANTES DE USAR SU CONVERTIDOR DE ENERGÍA 12
PARA SUJETAR EL CONVERTIDOR A UNA SUPERFICIE PLANA 13
PARA CONECTAR LOS CABLES DEL CONVERTIDOR 13
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN 15
FUENTE DE ENERGÍA 16
INDICADOR LED Y PROTECCIÓN DE DE APAGADO 16
SI SE QUEMA EL FUSIBLE DEL CONVERTIDOR 17
RESOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS 17
ESPECIFICACIONES 18
PIEZAS DE REPUESTO 18

UN AÑO DE GARANTÍA TOTAL EN DIEHARD

Cuando se opere o maneje con las debidas precauciones de acuerdo a las instrucciones, si el
DieHard falla en alguno de sus componentes de fabricación durante el 1 año contados a partir de
la fecha de compra, regresarlo al autoservicio diehard en los estados unidos para reemplazar el
aparato sin costo alguno.

Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales especícos, así como otros derechos que varían de estado

a estado.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

ASISTENCIA AL CLIENTE O REPOSICIÓN DE PARTES,
SERVICIO DE 7 AM A 5 PM, HORA CENTRO
DE LUNES A VIERNES: 1-800-732-7764

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The 71496 offers a wide range of features to accommodate

your needs. This manual will show you how to use your inverter safely and effectively. Please
read, understand and follow these instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual
contains important safety and operating instructions. The safety messages used throughout
this manual contain a signal word, a message and an icon.

The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
moderate or minor injury to the operator or bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
damage to the equipment or vehicle or property damage.

Safety messages in this manual contain two different type styles.

Unnumbered type states the hazard.•
Numbered type states how to avoid the hazard.•

The icon gives a graphical description of the potential hazard.

Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

Keep the inverter well ventilated in order to properly disperse heat generated while it is in 1.1
use. Make sure there are several inches of clearance around the top and sides and do not
block the slots of the inverter.

Make sure the inverter is not close to any potential source of ammable fumes, gases 1.2
or clothing.

Do not place the inverter in areas such as battery compartments or engine compartments 1.3
where fumes or gases may accumulate.

Keep the inverter dry.1.4
DO NOT allow the inverter to come into contact with rain or moisture.1.5
DO NOT operate the inverter if you, the inverter, the device being operated or any other 1.6

surfaces that may come into contact with any power source are wet. Water and many other
liquids can conduct electricity, which may lead to serious injury or death.

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Do not place the inverter on or near heating vents, radiators or other sources of heat or 1.7

ammable materials.

Do not place the inverter in direct sunlight. The ideal air temperature for operation is 1.8
between 50° and 80°F.

Only connect the power inverter to a 12-volt accessory outlet or 12-volt airplane power 1.9
outlet. Do not attempt to connect the inverter to any other power source, including an AC
power source. Connecting to a 6-volt or 16-volt battery will cause damage to the inverter.

Make sure the AC plug is tight.1.10
Do not modify the inverter in any way including cables, plugs, switches or AC receptacles 1.11

as it may result in property damage or personal injury.
Do not try extending or otherwise changing the input cables that come with your inverter.1.12
Incorrect operation of your inverter may result in damage and personal injury. 1.13

The inverter output is 110V AC and can shock or electrocute the same as

any ordinary household AC wall outlet.
Do not use the inverter with a product that draws a higher wattage than the inverter can 1.14

provide, as this may cause damage to the inverter and product.
Do not open – No user serviceable parts inside.1.15
This device does not include an internal Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).1.16
Use only 25-amp fuses.1.17

FEATURES2.

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ON/OFF Rocker Switch1.
LED Indicators2.
AC Outlets3.
12 Volt Power Plug4.
Battery Clips5.

BEFORE USING YOUR POWER INVERTER3.

NOTE: This inverter is designed to be used with a single battery, up to group 31 type (130 Ah or

smaller in size).
NOTE: Do not use the inverter with a product that draws a higher wattage than the inverter can

provide, as this may cause damage to the inverter and product.

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When you turn on a device or a tool that runs on a motor, the device basically goes through
two stages:

Start Up – Requiring an initial surge of power (commonly known as the “starting or 1.
peak load”).

Continuous Operation – Power consumption drops (commonly known as the 2.
“continuous load”).

The wattage (WATTS) or amperes (AMPS) can normally be found stamped or printed on most

devices and equipment, or in the user’s manual. Otherwise, contact the manufacturer to nd out
whether the device you want to use is compatible with a modied sine wave.

To calculate the wattage: Wattage = AMPS x 120 (AC Voltage).
To calculate the starting load: Starting Load = 2 x WATTS. In general, the start up load of the

device or power tool determines whether your inverter has the capability to power it.
To calculate the continuous load: Continuous Load = AMPS x 120 (AC Voltage).

Always run a test to establish whether the inverter will operate a particular piece of
equipment or device. In the event of a power overload, the inverter is designed to automatically
shut down. This safety feature prevents damaging the inverter while testing devices and equipment
within the wattage range of the inverter.

If a device does not operate properly when rst connected to the inverter, turn the inverter rocker

switch ON (I), OFF (O), and ON (I) again in quick succession. If this procedure is not successful, it
is likely that the inverter does not have the required capacity to operate the device in question.

This inverter is designed to power 100 watt devices or less when used with the
vehicle 12 volt accessory port. To use the full output you must use the battery clips adapter and
connect the inverter directly to the battery.

NOTE: The 100 watt limit is to accommodate the fuse ratings for all vehicles. Some vehicles may
allow the full output. If the fuse blows when you switch on the device you are trying to use, you
have to either use a smaller device or connect the inverter directly to the battery.

This inverter uses a nonsinusoidal waveform. Therefore we do not recommend
you use it to power the following devices:

Switch Mode Power Supplies;1.
Linear Power Supplies;2.
Class 2 Transformers;3.
Line Filter Capacitors;4.
Shaded Pole Motors;5.
Fan Motors;6.
Microwave Ovens;7.
Fluorescent and High Intensity Lamps (with a Ballast); and8.
Transformerless Battery Chargers.9.

Doing so, may cause the device to run warmer or overheat.

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