Sima Products STP-1000T User Manual
Smooth Start Series
User Instructions for
Model STP-1000T Power Inverter
Model STP-1000T
Safety Information
IMPORTANT
Read all the Cautions and Warnings before installing and using the power inverter. The
inverter must be properly installed.
IMPORTANT
If you are not familiar with 12 volt high current wiring, it is recommended that you have a
professional automotive installer install the inverter.
CAUTION
The power inverter generates 115 VAC power from your 12 volt car battery. Treat the 115
VAC output just like you treat the 115 VAC in your house. Keep children away from the
unit.
Do not connect the unit to AC distribution wiring.
Keep the unit away from water. Do not allow water to drip or splash on to the power inverter.
Keep the unit in cool environments. Ambient air temperature should be between 32 degrees and
75 degrees F. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heating vents.
Keep the unit away from flammable material or in any location which may accumulate flammable
fumes or gases, such as the battery compartment of your car, boat, RV or truck.
With heavy use, the unit will become warm and possibly hot. So keep it away from any heat
sensitive materials.
Make sure the opening to the fan and vent holes are not blocked.
Do not open the unit. High voltages are inside.
Use proper size wiring. High power inverters can draw many amps from the 12 volt source and
can melt wires if not fused and sized properly.
IMPORTANT
Sima Products Corporation does not authorize any products to be used in life support
devices or systems.
Serial # ____________________________
Date Purchased ___________
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Table of Contents
Safety Information...................................................................................................2
Introduction..............................................................................................................4
Key Features ............................................................................................................4
Package Includes......................................................................................................4
Needed for Installation (not included).....................................................................4
Overview of the Power Inverter...............................................................................5
Installation ...............................................................................................................6
Installation Overview....................................................................................................................6
Step #1: Mounting the Inverter .....................................................................................................6
Step #2: Wiring Inverter to 12 volt Power....................................................................................7
Permanent Installation...............................................................................................................8
Wiring Steps..............................................................................................................................8
Advanced Installation................................................................................................................9
Step #3: Testing the Power Inverter..............................................................................................9
Operation .................................................................................................................9
Equipment Power Usage...............................................................................................................9
Battery Life .................................................................................................................................10
Lights and Alarms.......................................................................................................................11
How the Inverter Works.........................................................................................12
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................13
Product Specifications ...........................................................................................14
Warranty ................................................................................................................15
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sima Products Corporation power inverter. It provides 115
VAC anywhere you have 12 DC volts in your car, truck, RV or boat. It is designed to be easy to use
and provide years of dependable service.
Key Features
High-efficiency operation to provide the most output with the least battery power.
Advanced protection
• Thermal Protection shuts the unit off to guard against the unit getting too hot
• Overload Protection protects the unit from excessive loads
• Under Voltage Protection turns the unit off to protect the battery from being over
discharged
The STP-1000T power inverter produces a modified sine wave output that is suitable for most AC
loads. This includes lights, appliances, motors, TVs and most electronics.
Caution: A few battery chargers are not compatible with modified sine wave
operation. These are typically small, rechargeable, battery operated devices like
razors and flashlights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to
recharge. Some chargers for battery packs used in power tools also should not be
used with an inverter. These chargers typically have a warning label indicating
that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals. Only a true sine
wave inverter should be used with these types of appliances. Damage to the
device could result if you attempt to use them with any type of modified sine wave
inverter. Do not use this power inverter with the above devices.
Package Includes
Inverter (STP-1000T)
Cables
This manual
Needed for Installation (not included)
Mounting hardware for the inverter
12 volt DC power wiring, fuse block and connectors
Tools – Drill and drill bit, small socket set, wire crimpers, volt meter
Optional: wiring kit from Sima Model SK-200
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Overview of the Power Inverter
The STP-1000T power inverters are electronic devices that convert the low voltage 12 VOLTS DC
from a battery or other power source to 115 VAC to run standard household appliances.
See the section on How it Works to learn more about the technology used in these power inverters.
DC Side (12 VOLTS Input) AC Side (115 VAC Output)
STP-1000
Figure #1, DC and AC Sides of the STP-1000T Inverter
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