Schumacher PI-140 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power Inverter PI-140

Converts DC Battery Power to

AC Household Power

CAUTION:

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

Schumacher Electric Corporation
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A.

Send Warranty Product Repairs to:

Customer Service Returns
P.O. Box 280, 1025 E. Thompson
Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280
Questions? Call Customer Service: 1-800-621-5485

00-99-000666/0606

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your PI-140, read and understand this Owner’s
Manual.

• Keep the inverter well ventilated in order to properly dis­perse heat generated while it is in 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 inammable fumes, gases or clothing.

• Keep the inverter dry.

• DO NOT allow it to come into contact with rain or moisture.

• DO NOT operate the inverter if you, the inverter, the device
being operated or any other surfaces that may come in
contact with any power source are wet. Water and many
other liquids can conduct electricity, which may lead to
serious injury.

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

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

• Do not use near open engine compartment.

• Only connect the power inverter to a 12-volt battery acces­sory outlet. Make sure the AC plug connection is tight.

• Do not modify the AC receptacle in any way.

• Use only 15-amp fuses.

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BEFORE USING PI-140 POWER INVERTER

It is important to know the continuous wattage of the device
you plan to use with the inverter. The PI-140 must be used
with devices drawing 140 watts or less. If the wattage is not
marked on the device, an estimate can be made by multiply­ing the AC input current (Amps) by the AC voltage (110V).

Devices like TVs, fans or electric motors require additional
power to start (commonly known as the “starting or peak
power”). The PI-140 can supply a momentary surge in watt­age; however even devices rated less than the maximum 140
watts can exceed the inverters surge capability and cause
an automatic overload shutdown.

Make sure the device you are using is compatible with a

modied sine wave inverter.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Push the PI-140 rmly into the 12V accessory outlet. The

LED indicator light should glow GREEN verifying the
inverter is receiving power. (If connecting in a vehicle,
remove the cigarette lighter from its outlet.)

2. Make sure that the device to be operated is turned

OFF.

3. Plug the device into the PI-140 AC outlet.

4. Turn the device on. If the LED Indicator briey blinks

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