PowerDrive 150 Owner's Manual

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150 Watt
DC to AC

Power Inverter

Owner’s Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the POWERDRIVE150 power inverter, a high
performance solution to using household power while on the road. Please read
and understand all of the information provided in this manual before operating or
installing. If properly used, the inverter will give you years of reliable service
providing AC power for TVs, computers and stereos. For safe and optimum
performance, the inverter must be installed and used properly. Carefully read and
follow the guidelines in this manual giving special attention to the CAUTION and
WARNING statements. Keep this manual for reference should troubleshooting be
necessary.

CAUTION statements provide information that could damage your inverter or
equipment connected to it.

WARNING statements provide information on conditions that could result in
personal injury or loss of life.

WARNING: Incorrect installation or misuse of the RPPD150 could result in

personal injury or damage to the inverter and/or attached equipment. Read
and follow the directions in the owner’s manual. The ROADPRO RPPD150
produces the same potentially lethal AC power as normal household outlets.
It is suggested that you treat it with the same respect that you would any AC
outlet.

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

DO NOT insert any foreign objects into the RPPD150’s outlets, vents or fan
openings.
DO NOT expose the RPPD150 to rain, water or any other liquids.
DO NOT connect the RPPD150 to utility power distribution systems or branch
circuits.

WARNING: HEATED CASE AND SURFACE.

The case to the RPPD150 may become very warm under high power
operation reaching 140°F. Be sure that there is at least 4 inches of
unobstructed air space around the entire surface of the inverter at all times.
During use, DO NOT place materials that could be damaged by heat on or
near the RPPD150.

WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD.

DO NOT operate the RPPD150 near flammable fumes or gases such as the
bilge of a gasoline power boat or near propane tanks.
DO NOT operate the RPPD150 in an enclosed area that contains automotive
type lead-acid batteries. This type of battery emits explosive hydrogen gas
which can be ignited by sparks.

CAUTION:

DO NOT connect any AC device which has its neutral conductor connected
to ground.
DO NOT expose the RPPD150 to air temperatures in excess of 104°F.
DO NOT use the RPPD150 on the following items:

1. Small battery-operated appliances such as flashlights, razors and
nightlights that can be plugged directly into an AC outlet to recharge.

2. Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These
chargers will have a “Warning Label” indicating that dangerous voltages
are present at the battery terminals.

RPPD150 Waveform Output:

The output waveform of your RPPD150 is referred to as “square wave” or
“modified sine wave.” Some very sensitive electronic equipment and some
medical equipment (listed below) may not operate satisfactorily on “square
wave” or “modified sine wave.” It is a stepped waveform designed to have
characteristics similar to the pure sine wave shape of utility power. A
waveform of this nature is suitable for most AC loads (including linear and
switching power suppliers used in electronic equipment, transformers and
motors).
The problems described above, do not occur with most battery-operated
equipment. The vast majority of these items use a separate charger or
transformer that plugs into the AC outlet and produces a low voltage output.
If the label on your adapter states that it produces a low voltage (AC or DC)
output (30 volts or less) then the RPPD150 will operate the item safely. Some
of the following items may not operate properly on a “square wave” inverter.
If you have any questions, contact the device’s manufacturer.

• Laser printers, photocopiers, magneto-optical hard drives.

• Certain laptop computers.

• Some battery chargers for cordless tools and razors.

• Digital clocks with radios.