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Voltec
Power Inverter Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing this VOLTEC product. All V OLTEC products are produce d to
the highest quality. To reduce the risk of injury, please read this instruction manual and
retain for future reference.
Should you have any questions or need any support, please contact us at
www.voltec-industries.com
Copyright 2009 VOLTEC Products
100W
(Model #: 10-00474)
400W
(Model #: 10-00477)
750W
(Model #: 10-00479)
1000W
(Model #: 10-00480)
1500W
(Model #: 10-00481)
2000W
(Model #: 10-00482)
3000W
(Model #: 10-00483)
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................ 2
2.
Safety Information ................................................. 3
3.
Features................................................................... 5
4.
Connecting/Operating the inverter ...................... 8
5.
Troubleshooting ................................................... 10
6.
Specifications ........................................................ 14
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this VOLTEC power inverter, a high performance solution to using household
power while on the road. Connected to a 12V volt outlet, the inverter efficiently and reliably supplies 115V/60Hz
AC power for a wide variety of loads, such as TV sets, gaming systems, cell phones and portable entertainment
devices. Our line of power inverters are designed to meet and exceed your quality expectations with ETL
certification. With proper care and appropriate usage, this inverter will give you years of dependable service in
your car, truck, RV and boat.
2. Important Safety Informati on
For safe and optimum performance, the inverter must be installed and used properly. Carefully read and
follow the guidelines below:
Warning
The inverter prod uces the sam e AC power as normal household outlets and thus has a shock hazard. Please do
not allow children to use the inverters unattended
• Be sure that there i s at le as t 2 in (5cm) of unobstructed air space around the entire surface (top and sides)
of the inverter at all times. During use, do not place materials that could be damaged by heat near the
unit.
• Do not operate the unit near flammable fumes or gases, such as near propane tanks
• Do not operate the unit in an enclosed area that contains lead-acid batteries. This type of battery emits
explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by spark.
• Connect AC devices before DC ones or the components built into the inverter can become energized
producing an electrical shock hazard.
• Do not connect the unit to live AC power circuits or there would be damage to the inverter.
• Connect the unit to only to 12V DC power supplies (6V is too low, and 24V will damage the unit).
• Do not insert any foreign objects into the unit outlets, vents or fan openings.
• Do not expose the unit to rain, water or any other liquid.
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• Do not connect the unit to any utility power distribution systems or branch circuits.
• Do not use the inverter in temperatures over 104(40℃) or under 32(0℃).
Caution
Do not use the unit on the following items:
Small nickel-cadmium battery-operated appliances such as flashlights, razors and nightlights
Battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tool that have a warnin g label indicating dangerous
voltages are present at the battery terminals.
Caution – 2000W and 3000W
When using ABOVE 1000W, please make sure you use the same standard cable kits and same standard battery or
battery kits. Failure to do so will damage the inverter.
Failure to follow these safety guidelines may result in personal injury and/or the damage to the unit. It may
also void the warranty.
3. Features
a) LED Indicator Models – 100W – 3000W
DC Input Panel
1 Black terminal – negative DC power flow
2 Cooling Fan and Ventilation Openings - protects the inverter from over-heating.
3 Red terminal - positive DC power flow
Indicators
4 Green LED Indicator – indicates the inverter has power.
5 Red LED Indicator— warns that the inverter has shut down due to low/high input voltage
6 Power Button — press to activate the unit
AC Outlet Panel
7 AC Outlets - receptacl es for 120V AC products with a total continuous power equal to the wattage (W) of your
inverter.
8 USB Port - Offer 5V power for USB equipment.
9 Ventilation Openings – never cover the ventilation openings.
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Wiring
10 DC Cable with Clips—Connect the red clip to the positive terminal of the battery, and the black to the
negative.
1. AC Outl ets— receptacles for 120V AC products with a total continuous power equal to the wattage (W) of
your inverter.
2. Power Button— Connect the inverter to the DC power and press down the button power switch, the AC
power is available.
3. Port for Remote Control— Connect the remote control switch and press down the switch, the remote control
function acts.
4. USB Port— Offer 5V power to USB equipment.
5. Red LED Indicator— When the inverter has shut down because of low or high input voltage, the red LED
indicator lights.
6. Yellow LED Indicator — When the power exceeds 1000W, the yellow LED indicator lights. When AC output
power exceeds 1200W+/-100W, the over current protection function will act.
7. Green LED Indicator— When there is DC power input, the green LED indicator lights.
8. Positive DC terminal— Connect the red end of the DC power cord to it.
9. Negative DC terminal— Connect the black end of the DC power cord to it.
10. Cooling Fan and Ventilation Openings— The high speed cooling fan protects the inverter from over-heating.
And the ventilation openings should be kept clear!
11. Additional Protective Features
a) Over Input Voltage Shut Off - W hen the 12 volt DC power supply voltage exceeds 15.5±0.5 volts, the
inverter will automatically shut down.
b) Low Input Voltage Shut Off - When the 12 volt DC power supply voltage drops below 10.5±0.3volts, the
inverter will automatically shut down.
c) Low Input Voltage Alarm - When the 12 volt DC power supply voltage drops below 11±0.3volts, an
audible alarm will sound.
d) Over Heating Self-lock - When the internal temperature exceeds the regulated temperature due to the
increase of surrounding air temperature, the inverter will automatically shut down. When the internal
temperature drops below the surrounding air temperature, the inverter will automatically return to normal
operation.
4. Connecting and operating the inverter
When connecting the unit, please be sure to follow the guideline, cautions and warnings mentioned in this
manual. The inverter should be connected to your vehicle’s 12 V battery with DC clamp cables. No devices
should be plugged into the inverter until the inverter is properly connected and the inverter’s power indicator is
active.
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Please follow the following to connect your inverter:
1) Attach the ring type connector marked with red to the red (+) DC term inal and the ring connector marked
with black to the black (-) DC terminal on the inerter.
Caution!
Reversing the polarity will damage to the inverter and void the warranty.
2) Tighten the nut on each DC terminal by hand until it is snug. Do not over-tighten.
3) Attach the black (-) clip to the black (-) battery terminal.
4) Attach the red (+) clip to the red (+) batter y terminal. Make sure both clips are securely connected to the
battery terminals, as a l oose con nect io n wi ll caus e t he vo lt age to d rop and m a y cause t he cab les to ov erheat ,
resulting in equipment damage or fire.
5) Turn on the inverter.
6) Plug the AC product(s) you wish to operate into the AC outlet(s) and switch them on, one at a time.
Caution!
If there are one more AC products connecting to the inverter, turn on the larger power product first.
7) If the Wattage draw of your devices exceeds the inverter’s capacity, the unit will shut down and the
indicator light will flash.
8) When the power inverter is not in use, disconnect the DC cable clips from the battery to prevent
unintended battery discharge.
Caution
As the batter y is us ed, its voltage begins to fall. When the inverter s enses t hat th e voltage at its DC input has
dropped to the range of 10.7~11.3V DC, an audible alarm sounds. This allows time for computers or other
sensitive devices to be shut down. If the audible alarm is ignored, the inverter will automatically shut down when
the voltage dropped to the range of 10.2~10.8V DC, preventing the battery from being over-discharged. Turn off
any devices that th e inverter is powerin g. When input voltage rose to 11.7V~12.3V DC, inverter restores normal.
Although the inverter incorporates protection against over-voltage, if may still be damaged if the input voltage
exceeds 16 volts.
Caution!
Most vehicle batteri es are designed to provide short period of very high current for starting the engine. They
are not designed for a constant “deep discharge”. Constantly operating the unit from a vehicle battery until the low
voltage shut off will affect the life of the battery. If you are operatin g electrical products for extended periods of
time, you should consider connecting the unit to a separate deep discharge battery.
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5. Troubleshooting
a) Battery Operating Time
Operating time will vary depending on the charge level of the battery, its capacity and the power level drawn
by the particular AC load. Below is a list of common appliances and their estimated consumption:
Appliances
Appliance Power
Consumption
(Watts)
Avg Life on Std
Car Battery
100W Inverter 100 4.80
Printer 40 12.00
Small Scanner 40 12.00
13" TV 80 6.00
Game Console (PS2, X Box) 80 6.00
9" Electric Fan 70 6.86
Personal DVD Players
15
32.00
Cell Phone
3
160.00
Rechargeable Toothbrush
2
240.00
iPod
2
240.00
Wireless/BT Headphones 5 96.00
Digital Camera 2 240.00
AM/FM Radio 5 96.00
Satellite Receiver 25 19.20
DVD Player/ VCR 35 13.71
Electric Knife 85 5.65
PSP
16
30.00
Nintendo DS
12
40.00
Rechargeable Electric Knife
10
48.00
Household Battery Chargers 15 32.00
2 way Radios 10 48.00
5" LCD TV 10 48.00
BlackBerry 5 96.00
PDA 5 96.00
Wireless Mouse 2 240.00
Cordless Shaver
5
96.00
When using a vehicl e batter y as a power s ource, i t is strongl y recommend ed to start the vehicl e ever y hour or
two to recharge the batter y before its capacity drops too low. The inverter can operate while the engine is running,
but the normal voltage drop that occurs during starting of the engine may trigger the inverter’s low voltage
shutdown feature.
b) Interference with Electronic Equipment
Generally, most AC products operate with the inverter just as they would with household AC power. Below is
information concerning two possible exceptions:
1) Buzzing and in audio systems and radios
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Some stereo system s and AM-FM radios have inadequate internal power supply filtering and “buzz” sli ghtly
when powered by the inverter. Generally, the only solution is an audio product with a higher quality filter.
2) Television interference
The inverter is shielded to minimize its interference with TV signals. However, with weak TV signals
interference may be visible in the form of lines scrolling across the screen. The following should minimize or
eliminate the problem:
Increase the distance between the inverter and the TV, antenna and cables.
Adjust the orientation of the inverter television, antenna and cables.
Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna and use shielded antenna cable where possible.
c) Reference Chart
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
No power, no
indicator.
Battery is defective Replace battery
Blown fuse Check and replace fuse
Lose cable connections Check the connection
to the
battery. Tighten as required.
The red LED
indicator
illuminates.
AC products connected are
rated at more than the
Wattage load of the inverter;
ove
rload shutdown has
occurred.
Reduce load.
AC products at less than the
Wattage load of the inverter,
but high starting surge has
caused overload shutdown.
Use a product with starting
surge power within the
inverter ’s capability.
The voltage input from the
DC power source is too low
(alarm is sounding).
Charge the power source battery
Inverter is overh eated due to
poor ventilation and has shut
down.
Unplug inverter from DC socket
and allow to be cooled for 15
minutes. Remove objects
covering unit. Move the in verter
to a cooler place. R educe load i f
continuous operation is
required. Restart.
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Inverter runs small
loads but not large
ones.
Low voltage battery Charge the battery
Water entered
Water entered the unit
Disconnect the inverter and
wipe immed
iately with a dry
cloth, or permanent d amage can
occur.
Alarm is sounding
L
ow voltage shutdown or
thermal shutdown has
occurred.
Allow unit to cool. Improve air
circulation around unit. Locate
unit to a cooler environment.
R
educe load if continuous
operation is required.
M
easured inverter
output is too low
Standard “average-reading”
AC voltmeter used to
measure output voltage,
resulting in an apparent
reading 5 to 15V too low.
Inverter’s “modified sine wave”
output requires “true RMS”
voltmeter for accurate
measurements.
Battery voltage is too low Recharge battery
Battery run time is
less than expected
AC product power
consumption
is higher than
rated.
Use a larger batter y to make up
for increased power
requirement.
Battery is old or defective. Replace battery
Battery is not being properly
charged.
Some chargers are not able to
fully recharge a battery. Make
sure you use a powerful charger.
6. Specifications
a) AC Power Output
Model
200W
400W
750W
AC output voltage
125V AC
(104V)
125V AC
(104V)
125V AC
(104V)
Continuous AC
output power
200W
400W
750W
Maximum AC
output surge power
500W
600W
800W
AC output
frequency(nominal)
59~61Hz 59~61Hz 59~61Hz
AC output
waveform
Modified
sine wave
Modified
sine wave
Modified
sine wave
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Model
1000W
1500W
2000W
3000W
AC output voltage
125V AC
(104V)
125V AC
(104V)
125V AC
(104V)
125V AC
(104V)
Continuous AC
output power
1000W 1500W 2000W 3000W
Maximum AC
output surge power
2000W 3000W 4000W 6000W
AC output
frequency(nominal)
59~61Hz 59~61Hz 59~61Hz 59~61Hz
AC output
waveform
Modified
sine wave
Modified
sine wave
Modified
sine wave
Modified
sine wave
b) USB Power Output
DC output voltage 5V DC
c) DC Power Specifications
Model
200W 400W 750W
DC input voltage
range
11.0~15.0V
DC
11.0~15.0V
DC
11.0~14.5V
DC
Battery drain with no
AC load
0.35A (at a
12V input)
0. 5A (at a
12V input)
0.5A (at a
12V input)
Low battery alarm
trigger point
11.0V 11.0V 11.0V
Low battery
shutdown point
(nominal)
10.5V 10.5V 110.5V
Low battery resume
point (nominal)
12.0V
High battery
shutdown point
(nominal)
15.5V 15.5V 15.5V
fuse
25A mini
fuse
25A mini
slip fuse×2
25A mini
slip fuse×4
Efficiency(maximum) 85% 85% 85%
Model
1000W 1500W 2000W 3000W
AC output voltage
105V~125V
AC
105V~125V
AC
105V~125V
DC
105V~125V
DC
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Maximum AC output
power
1000W 1500W 2000W 3000W
Maximum AC output
surge power
2000W 3000W 4000W 6000W
AC output frequency
(nominal)
59~61Hz 59~61Hz 59~61Hz 59~61Hz
AC output waveform
modified sine
wave
modified sine
wave
modified sine
wave
modified sine
wave
DC output voltage
range
5V DC 5V DC 5V DC 5V DC
DC input voltage
range
12.8~13.2V
DC
12.8~13.2V
DC
12.8~13.2V
DC
12.8~13.2V
DC
Battery drain with no
AC load
0.6A (at a
12V input)
0. 6A (at a
12V input)
1 A (at a
12V input)
1 A (at a
12V input)
Low battery alarm
trigger point
11.0.3VDC 11.0.3VDC 11.0.3VDC 11.0.3VDC
Low battery
shutdown point
(nominal)
10.5
0.3VDC
10.5
0.3VDC
10.5
0.3VDC
10.5
0.3VDC
Low battery resume
point (nominal)
12.OV 12.OV 12.OV 12.OV
High battery
shutdown point
(nominal)
15.5V 15.5V 15.5V 15.5V
fuse
25A mini
fuse X 5
25A mini
slip fuse×7
25A mini
slip fuse×10
25A mini
slip fuse×10
Efficiency(maximum) 85% 85% 85% 85%
c) Physical specifications
Ambient operating temperature
range
32~104
(0℃~40℃)
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