Harbor Freight Tools 61628 Product manual

Specifications

Input

Output

Voltage

Wire Gauge

Internal Fuses 30 A x 6

Input Fuse Rating 180 A

Continuous 1500

Surge 3000

Receptacles

Waveform Modified Sine Wave

Voltage Range 115 ±10V~

Frequency 60 ±2Hz

12 VDC Nominal
(11-15 VDC)

5 AWG (up to 6 ft.)
3 AWG (up to 10 ft.)

2 AC outlets,
2 USB ports

Ground Wire Gauge 8 AWG

No Load Current
(Switch on)

Maximum efficiency >85%

Full load efficiency >80%

Over voltage Shutdown 15.75 ±0.75 V

Low voltage alarm 10.5 ±0.5 V

Low voltage shutdown 10 ±0.5 V

Thermal Shutdown 149 ±9 °F

Note: Battery charge level, wire length and
other factors will effect performance.

1.2 A

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS–
This manual contains important instructions that shall be followed
during installation and maintenance of the Inverter.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DEATH.

General Precautions

1. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.

2. WARNING: The brass components of
this product contain lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause
birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

Installation Precautions

1. DO NOT INSTALL THIS INVERTER INTO
A BUILDING’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This Inverter is a vehicular accessory.
It is not designed to be safely used in a building’s
electrical system and has not been evaluated to
meet building wiring codes. Improper application
may create a fire or electric shock hazard.

2. To allow proper cooling, install in indoor
well-ventilated area and do not cover
ventilation openings or cooling fins.
Do not install in engine compartment.

Especially avoid placing the Inverter on
carpets and rugs; they are not only flammable,
but they also obstruct vents underneath it.

3. WARNING: This product contains or, when
used, produces a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

4. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator.

7. Keep Inverter dry and clean. Do not expose
to rain, snow, spray, bilge water or dust.

8. Use cables that are thick enough. The more power
(amps) or the longer the cables, the thicker they
need to be to prevent overheating and fire.

9. Install as close to DC source as possible, but
not in a closed area with vented lead-acid batteries.
Vented lead-acid batteries release explosive
hydrogen gas that can be ignited by the Inverter.

10. Mount Inverter horizontally.

11. Verify that installation surface has no hidden
utility lines before drilling or driving screws.

3. Keep combustible materials and gasses away
from the Inverter. The Inverter produces sparks
and heat during operation and can start a fire.

4. Connect to 12 VDC power supply only.
A power supply with lower voltage will
not operate the Inverter correctly, and
higher voltage could damage the Inverter.

5. Connect input polarity properly. Incorrect connection
will damage Inverter and void warranty.

6. Do not use in a marine application.
This Inverter is not intended to withstand the highly
corrosive conditions in marine applications and
would quickly be rendered inoperable or unsafe.

12. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.

13. Do not use with positive ground electrical systems.
(Most automobiles, trucks, and RV’s
have negative ground systems.)

14. The positive (+) battery on the Inverter must be the
last connection made, and must be connected before
the Inverter is turned on. There may be a small
spark during the final connection. This is normal.

15. Properly ground the Inverter’s case
as explained in this manual.

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Battery Precautions

1. Wear splash-resistant ANSI-approved
safety goggles and electrically-insulated
gloves while working near batteries.

2. Charge, store, and maintain batteries
according to supplier’s instructions.

3. Locate batteries in a clean, well-ventilated area,
away from ignition sources and flammable materials.
Vented lead-acid batteries release
explosive hydrogen gas while charging.

Operation Precautions

1. Multiple outlet power strips with switches and circuit
breakers only interrupt power to the “hot” receptacle
terminals. The “neutral” terminals remain powered
with respect to the “ground” terminals.
So strip switch may be off,
but part of device may still be powered.

2. Inspect supply connections before use to ensure
they are tight and that insulation is not damaged.

4. Only connect similar batteries together.
Do not connect old and new batteries together,
flooded and gel cells together, or
batteries of different capacities together.

5. Use only 12 V batteries with this item.

6. Connect batteries in parallel ONLY

(negative terminals together to one cable;
positive terminals together to the other cable).

7. Install a properly rated fuse on the
positive output of the battery bank.

6. Do not attempt to power a device, or combination
of devices, that will require more than the
rated output of this Inverter. This may damage
the Inverter or the attached devices.

7. Appliances such as microwave ovens will
normally draw more than their rated current.
For example: A typical 600 watt microwave oven
will draw approximately 1,000 watts.

3. Do not use this Inverter to power sensitive
devices such as medical devices or computers.
Do not use in ignition protected areas.

4. Some rechargeable devices can damage the Inverter.
Check the temperature of the device several
times when it is charging. If the device becomes
extremely hot; turn the power off, remove the
device, and do not use with the Inverter again.

5. Check for breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the Inverter’s operation.
If damaged, have it repaired before use.

Service Precautions

1. DO NOT OPEN HOUSING.

Contains no user-serviceable parts.

Internal parts may be electrified,
even with Inverter off and
power disconnected.

2. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Inverter.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

8. Do not attach a battery charger if the charger
carries a warning that dangerous voltages
are present at the battery terminals.

9. Some fluorescent lamps may not operate properly
with this type of Inverter.
If the bulb appears to be too bright, or fails to light,
do not use the lamp with this Inverter.

10. Some fans with synchronous motors may slightly
increase in speed when powered by the Inverter.
This is not harmful to the fan or to the Inverter.

11. Inverter will consume some power while on, even
without loads attached. Turn Inverter off after use.

3. Have your Inverter serviced by a qualified

repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the Inverter is maintained.

4. Fuses must be replaced with fuses of
the same type and rating only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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