POWERDRIVE PWD150S 150 Watt Power Strip Inverter Owner’s Manual

PWD150S 150 Watt Power Strip Inverter
Owner’s Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Failure to read all instructions may result in serious personal injury.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations. Don’t use appliances in the rain.
• Store the inverter in a safe space when not in use. Keep out of reach of children.
• Use the inverter for its intended purpose ONLY. Do not overload the inverter. Trying to power an appliance that draws wattage larger than inverter’s capability will result in damage to the inverter.
• Use right appliance. Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Proper cooling is essential when operating the inverter. Do not place the unit near the vehicle’s heat vent or in direct sunlight.
• Use of accessories and attachments. Do not use any accessories or attachments that are not recommended to use with your appliance. This could result in damage to the unit.

WARNING: Keep away from WATER, FIRE and SMOKE!
The inverter will shut off if overheated, overloaded, or short circuited.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
For safe and optimum performance, the inverter must be installed and used properly. Carefully read and follow these guidelines and pay special attention to Caution and Warning statements.
WARNING: Shock hazard! Keep away from children.
WARNING: The inverter produces the same potentially lethal 11 OV / AC power as normal household outlets. It is suggested that you treat it as a normal 11 OV / AC outlet.
WARNING: The exterior of the unit may become very warm under high power operation, reaching 140°F. Be sure that there is at least 2 inches of unobstructed air space around the perimeter of the inverter at all times. During use, do not place materials that could be damaged by heat near the unit.
WARNING: Do not operate the unit near flammable fumes or gases such as the cabin of a gasoline power boat or near propane tanks.
WARNING : Do not operate the unit in an enclosed area that contains lead- acid batteries for automotive use. This type of battery emits explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks.
WARNING : Always make all AC connections before making DC connections or the components built into the inverter can become energized producing an electrical shock hazard. Never work on the AC wiring without first physically disconnecting the DC connections.
CAUTION: Do not connect the unit to live AC power circuits or there will be damage to the inverter. Do not connect any AC device, which has its neutral conductor connected to the ground, to the unit.
CAUTION: Do not use the unit on the following items:

• Small battery-operated appliances such as flashlights, razors and nightlights that can be plugged directly into an AC outlet to recharge.
• Certain battery chargers for hand tool battery packs. These chargers will have warning labels indicating dangerous voltages.

CAUTION: Make sure to connect the inverter to a 12V battery. The inverter will work properly under 11 V to 15V inputs.
TOTAL WATT OUTPUT FROM ALL AC AND DC OUTLETS MUST BE LESS THAN THE TOTAL OUTPUT OF THE INVERTER
Only use power from one AC outlet at a time. Both USB outlets can be used simultaneously.
DC passing through outlet, (if equipped) cannot be greater than 10 Amps or 150 Watts.
ATTENTION: Maximum wattage available depends on vehicle power port rating.
Amps X Volts = Watts
A 1 O Amp outlet can supply 120 Watts.
A 15 Amp outlet can supply 180 Watts.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

• Do not put anything on the unit outlets, vents or fan openings.
• Do not connect the unit to any utility power distribution systems or branch circuits.
• Do not use the inverter in temperatures over 104°F or under 32°F.
• Failure to follow these safety guidelines will result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit. It may also void the warranty.

OPERATING TIPS
The inverter should only be operated in locations that are:
a. Dry: Do not allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter.
b. Cool: Surrounding air temperature should ideally be 32°F to 104°F. Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight, when possible.
c. Well-Ventilated: Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around the unit. Do not place items on or over the inverter during operation. The unit will shut down if the internal temperature gets too hot. The inverter will auto-restart after it cools down.
d. Safe: Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any locations that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases. This is an electrical appliance that can briefly spark when electrical connections are made or broken.
Please find the continuous output power of your inverter below.
PWD1 SOS: Continuous output 150W
HELPFUL FORMULAS:
To convert AMPS to WATTS: AMPS x VOLTS=WATTS
To convert WATTS to AMPS: WATTS + VOLTS=AMPS
When you turn on an appliance or a tool that operates using a motor, 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 tool or appliance requires less power to continue to operate. This is referred to as the “continuous load” in terms of power requirements.
You will need to determine how much power your tool or appliance requires to start up and its continued running power requirements.
Most often the start up load of the appliance or power tool determines whether your inverter has the capability to power it.
Your inverter should be connected directly to your vehicle’s 12V cigarette or power socket. We recommend that the equipment or appliance switch be in the “OFF” position when you plug into the AC receptacle of the inverter.

1. Place the inverter’s 12V plug into the vehicle’s 12V cigarette or power socket.
2. Plug in the AC product you want to operate.
3. Disconnect the unit from the socket when not in use for safety.

CAUTION: When short circuit occurs, the inverter shuts off automatically to protect the inverter from damage.

OPERATING THE INVERTER

1. Plug the inverter into the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle.
2. Check the connections.
3. The glowing LED of your inverter should light up.
4. Your inverter can power AC appliances now.

CAUTION: Connect AC appliances one at a time. Through its AC outlet, the inverter is capable of powering most 11 OV products at its rated power. The unit will operate from input voltages ranging from 11 V to 15V DC.
CAUTION: Most vehicle batteries are designed to provide a short period of very high current when starting the engine. They are not designed for a constant “deep discharge”. Constantly operating the unit from a vehicle battery, until the low voltage shuts off, will affect the life of the battery. If you are going to operate electrical products for long periods of time, you should consider connecting the unit to a separate deep discharge battery.
CAUTION: Although the inverter incorporates protection against over- voltage, it may still be damaged if the input voltage exceeds 16V.
The unit will shut down automatically if the inverter exceeds a safe operating temperature due to insufficient ventilation or a high-temperature environment.

THE SELF-PROTECTION OF YOUR INVERTER

Type| Possible cause| How do you know if the protection is activated?| Solution| Remarks
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Current overload| If the output power exceeds the rated output power 1 O to 15%.| Fault indicator LED will light up and the inverter
will automatically shut off.| Remove all appliances and unplug it.
Use smaller power consumption appliances.|
Input low voltage| Input voltage lower than 10.5V.| Remove all appliances and unplug it.
Recharge the battery.|
Input high voltage| Input voltage higher than 15V.| Remove all appliances and unplug it.
Check the battery voltage, make sure it is within 11-15V.| Although the inverter has protection against overload, it may still damage the inverter if the input voltage exceeds 16V.
Overheating| The PCB temperature is around 230F.| Remove all appliances and unplug it.
Cool down for 15 minutes before
turning on again.| Please ensure there is ventilation in the surrounding environment.

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. With a typical vehicle battery, an operating time of 4 – 5 hours or more can be expected.
When using a vehicle battery as a power source, it is strongly recommended to start the vehicle every hour or two to recharge the battery 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.
Because the power inverter draws less than 0.45A when its on with no AC product connected, it has minimal impact on battery operating times.
INTERFERENCE WITH ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Generally, most AC products operate with the inverter just as they would with household AC power. Below is the information concerning two possible exceptions.
BUZZING IN AUDIO SYSTEMS AND RADIOS
Some stereo systems and AM-FM radios have inadequate internal power supply filtering and “buzz” slightly when powered by the inverter. Generally, the only solution is an audio product with a higher quality filter.
TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
The inverter is shielded to minimize its interference with TV signals. However weak TV signal 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, TV, antenna and cables.
• Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna and use shielded antenna cable where possible.

SPECIFICATIONS

(replaceable)
Operating Temperature| Ideally 32F-104F
Battery Low Alarm| NA
Power Cable Length| 36″
Dimensions| 9.53″x 2.75″ x 1.85″
Net Weight| 0.82 lbs.

• Specifications subject to change without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING

contact with each other.
The inverter will automatically shut off.| The actual output power is higher than rated power of inverter, Overload protection has occurred.| Reduce load to have the actual output lower than rated power of inverter.
The actual output is less than rated power, but high starting surge has caused overload shutdown.| Use a product with starting surge power within the inverter’s capability.
The voltage input is too low.| Charge the battery.
Problem| Cause| Solution
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The inverter will automatically shut off.| Inverter is overheated due to poor ventilation and has shut down.| Disconnect the inverter from battery or DC socket and allow to be cooled for 15 minutes. Please ensure to remove objects covering unit.
Inverter runs small loads but not large loads.| Low voltage battery.| Charge the battery.
Water entered’| Water entered the unit.| Disconnect the inverter and wipe immediately with a dry cloth, or permanent damage can occur with liquid ingress.
Measured 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 battery 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.

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DAS COMPANIES, INC. POWERDRIVE™ ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This Limited Warranty covers this PowerDrive™ product. This product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase (“Warranty Period”). This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and will end when the product is transferred to a subsequent owner. If a defect arises during the Warranty Period, DAS (PowerDrive), at its option and to the extent permitted by law will (1) replace the product with a new product as the same purchased or (2) exchange the product with a functionally equivalent product that is new. This warranty excludes damage resulting from misuse or abuse, accident, operation of the product not in accordance with the manuals or other included written instructions, modification of the product, attempted repair of the product, or as a result of an act of God or as a result of war or terrorist attack or other causes that are not defects in materials and workmanship.
Non-PowerDrive branded products/Third Party Products. This warranty does not apply to products that are not PowerDrive branded even if packaged or sold with PowerDrive products, nor does it apply to batteries or similar expendable parts or accessories.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW DAS (POWERDRIVE) IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR SERVICE OF THE PRODUCT. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES, AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW DAS (POWERDRIVE) DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF, AT ANY TIME, US FEDERAL LAW DOES NOT PERMIT IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO BE DISCLAIMED AND TO THE EXTENT SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THEN SUCH
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Any recovery is limited to the value of the original purchase price. No other person is authorized to modify this limited warranty, and your seller is solely responsible for any other warranties.
Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. For consumers, who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their state or country of purchase or, if different, their state or country of residence, the benefits conferred by DAS’s One Year Limited Warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies conveyed by such consumer protection laws and regulations.
How to obtain Warranty Service? Within the first thirty (30) days after the original purchase, products must be returned to the dealer. After thirty (30) days and for up to one (1) year PowerDrive covers the product. Please fill in all areas of the Warranty Claim Form and submit. Replacement product for approved warranty claims will be shipped to the address you provide at no cost to you.
For customer support call 1-866-622-7979 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Time or send an email to [email protected].

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