Team Products PMP1200 User Manual

TEAM PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL INC. Limited Warranty

WHAT IS COVERED: Any defect in materials and workmanship.
FOR HOW LONG: 2 years from date of purchase.
WHAT WE WILL DO: If your product is defective and returned within 30 days

after the date it was purchased, we will replace it at no charge to you. If
returned after 30 days but within 2 years of the date of purchase we will
repair it or, at our option, replace it at no charge to you.

If we repair your product, we may use new or reconditioned replacement
parts. If we choose to replace your product, we may replace it with a
new or reconditioned one of the same or similar design. The repair or
replacement will be warranted under our standard 2 year warranty.

LIMITATIONS: IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY (AN UNWRITTEN WARRANTY
THAT THE PRODUCT IS FIT FOR ORDINARY USE), ARE LIMITED TO 2 YEARS
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. WE WILL NOT PAY FOR LOSS OF TIME, INCONVE
NIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED
BY YOUR PRODUCT OR ITS FAILURE TO WORK, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

WHAT WE ASK YOU TO DO: To get warranty service for your product,
you must provide proof of the date of purchase. Within 30 days of the
date it was purchased, return your product to your place of purchase for
immediate replacement. After 30 days, but before the end of the 2 year
warranty period, you may return the product to the following address:

TEAM PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL INC.

Attn: Customer Service Returns
35 A Continental Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470

We suggest that you retain your original packing material in the event
you need to ship your product. When sending your product include your
name, address, phone number, proof of date of purchase, and a
description of the operating problem. After repairing or replacing your
product, we will ship it to your home or office within four weeks.

WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: AMONG OTHER THINGS THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS,
DAMAGE WHILE IN TRANSIT TO OUR SERVICE LOCATION, ALTERATIONS,
UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR, FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, MISUSE, FIRE,
FLOOD, AND ACTS OF GOD. IF YOUR PRODUCT IS NOT COVERED BY OUR
WARRANTY, CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER AT [phone] TO
DETERMINE WHETHER WE WILL REPAIR YOUR PRODUCT AND OTHER REPAIR
INFORMATION, INCLUDING CHARGES. WE, AT OUR OPTION, MAY REPLACE
RATHER THAN REPAIR YOUR PRODUCT WITH A NEW OR RECONDITIONED
ONE OF THE SAME OR SIMILAR DESIGN. THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WILL
BE WARRANTED FOR 2 YEARS.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY ONE WE GIVE ON YOUR PRODUCT,
AND IT SETS FORTH ALL OUR RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING YOUR PRODUCT.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION SET
FORTH ABOVE.

STATE LAW RIGHTS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

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1200 WATT
Power Inverter

Owner’s Manual

PMP1200 Models

©2006 The Coleman Company, Inc. All rights reserved.

COLEMAN® and are registered trademarks of The Coleman Company, Inc., used under license. Designed in the USA and
custom-manufactured in China for Team Products International Inc. Distributed by Team Products International Inc., Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046.

PMP1200 Models

Owner’s Manual

Welcome

This COLEMAN® product has been carefully engineered and manufactured to
give you dependable operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before
operating your new COLEMAN® product, as it contains the information you
need to become familiar with its features and obtain the performance that will
bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Please keep this manual on file
for future reference.

How Power Inverters Work

Power inverters convert low voltage DC (direct current) power to 120 volt AC
(alternating current) household power. This conversion process thereby
allows you to use household products, power tools, and other electronic
products away from normal AC power sources (standard 120V wall outlets).
Depending on the model and its rated capacity, inverters can draw power either
from standard 12-volt automobile and marine batteries or from portable high
power 12-volt power sources.

The waveform that is generated by this conversion is a “modified sine wave”.
The modified sine wave produced by our inverters has a root square mean
(RMS) voltage of 120 volts, which is the same as standard household power.
The majority of AC voltmeters are calibrated for RMS voltage under the
assumption that the measured waveform will be a pure sine wave. Therefore,
these meters will not read the RMS modified sine wave voltage correctly. They
will read about 20 to 30 volts too low. To accurately measure the output
voltage of the inverter, use a true RMS reading voltmeter such as a Fluke 87,
Fluke 8060A, Beckman 4410, Triplett 4200 or any voltmeter identified as a
“true RMS”.

Controls and Components

Front Panel

1. LED Indicator Light (Green = Power ON, Red = Overload)

2. ON/OFF Power Switch

3. 120 Volt AC Outlets

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4. Protective Outlet Covers

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2

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Rear Panel

5. Power Input Terminal
Red = Positive

6. Cooling Fan

7. Ground Lug Terminal

8. Power Input Terminal
Black = Negative

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6

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CAUTION

• The inverter is designed to operate from a 12-volt power source only. The unit

will not operate from a 6-volt battery or a 24-volt battery. Do not attempt to

connect the inverter to any other power source other than a battery
with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts or damage to the unit may
occur and will void the warranty.

• 120 volts can inflict serious injury, damage or death. Improper use of the
inverter may result in property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Getting Started

When you turn on an appliance or tool that operates using a motor or a tube
(such as a television), it requires an initial surge of power to start up. This surge
of power is referred to as the “starting load” or “peak load”. Once started, the
appliance or tool requires less power to continue to operate. This is referred to
as the “continuous load”.

You will need to determine how much power your appliance or tool requires to
start up (peak power) and it’s continued operating power requirements
(continuous load).

Power consumption is rated in either wattage (watts) or amperes (amps). This
information is usually stamped or printed on most appliances and equipment.
If this information is not indicated on the actual product, check the owner’s
manual or contact the manufacturer to determine the power consumption. Be
sure that the power consumption of the item you wish to operate is rated at
1200 watts or less.

Multiply: AMPS x 120 (AC voltage) = WATTS

This formula yields a close approximation of the continuous load of the
appliance.

To determine whether the inverter will operate a particular item, run a test. All
COLEMAN® inverters are designed to automatically shut down in the event of a
power overload. This protection feature prevents damage to the unit while
testing items with ratings in the 1200-watt range.