POWERDRIVE PWD750 Device Owner’s Manual

: June 5, 2024
: POWERDRIVE

Table of Contents

POWERDRIVE PWD750 Device
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
FEATURES
OPERATING THE INVERTER
SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
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POWERDRIVE PWD750 Device

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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

Avoid wet environments. Do not get the inverter wet.
Store the inverter in a safe place 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.
Disconnect appliances. Disconnect the appliance from inverter when not in use.
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

WARNING : To reduce the risk of electric shock:

Do not connect to a household AC outlet or distribution panel.
Do not connect the inverter to any ignition protected areas, such as 12V cigarette lighter type plugs.
Do not let the inverter get wet.
Do not insert foreign objects into the AC/11 0V outlet or the USB port.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire:
Do not operate near flammable materials,fumes or gases.
Do not expose to extreme heat or flames.

WARNING : To reduce the risk of injury or property damage:

Do not attempt to connect or set-up the unit or its components while operating your vehicle. Not paying attention to the road may result in a serious accident.
Always use the inverter where there is adequate ventilation. Do not block ventilation areas.
Always turn the inverter off before disconnecting the inverter from the vehicle battery.
Make sure the nominal input voltage is 12V DC.
Do not use with positive ground electrical systems*. Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse and may cause permanent damage to the inverter
and will void warranty.
The majority of modern automobiles, RVs and trucks are negative ground.
Keep in mind that this inverter is unable to power the appliances or equipment that produce heat, such as hair dryers, microwave ovens and toasters.
DO NOT OPEN THE INVERTER: There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not use this inverter with medical devices. It is not tested for medical applications.
Keep away from children.This is not a toy!
Install and operate unit only as described in this instruction manual.
Please be careful when you use this inverter in a boat. It is not qualified for marine applications .
Check unit periodically for wear and tear. Take to a qualified technician for replacement of worn or defective parts immediately.
Do not connect the unit to any utility power distribution, systems or branch circuits.
Do not use the inverter in temperatures over 104°F (40°C) or under 32°F (0°C).
Failure to follow these safety guidelines could result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit. It may also void the warranty.
Follow the instructions from the manufacturer of your vehicle battery and AC/11 0V appliance before connecting the inverter to battery. Please pay more attention to the cautionary marking on your vehicle battery.
- Only connect with cables
- Only use one set of cables at a time

FEATURES

Positive DC terminal: Connect the red end of the DC power cord to it.
Negative DC terminal: Connect the black end of the DC power cord to it.
Cooling fan and ventilation openings: The high speed cooling fan protects the inverter from over-heating.
Replaceable blade fuse
LED power & fault indicator
Inverter on/off switch
AC sockets
USB and USB-C® ports
Ventilation holes
Battery clamps
See diagram on page 5.

OPERATING TIPS
The inverter should only be operated in locations that are:

Dry: Do not allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter.
Cool: Surrounding air temperature should ideally be between 32°F and 104°F. Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight, when possible.
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-reset after ii cools down.
Please find the “continuous output” and “surge” power of your inverter as below.
PW D750: Continuous output 750W/Surge power 1500W with battery cable clamps

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. We recommend that the equipment or appliance switch be in the “OFF” position prior to plugging into the AC
receptacle of the inverter. The green LED light will confirm that AC power is on.

Attach the ring type connector marked with red to thePOSITIVE (+) DC terminal on the power inverter, and attach the ring connector marked with black to the NEGATIVE (-) DC terminal.
CAUTION: Reversing the polarity will cause the fuse to be damaged, which can easily be replaced with a new one on the back of the inverter.
Tighten the nut on each DC terminal by hand until it is snug. Do not over-tighten.
Attach the NEGATIVE (black) clip to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal.
Attach the POSITIVE (red) clip to the POSITIVE(+) battery terminal. Make sure both clips are securely connected to the battery terminals, as a loose connection will cause the voltage to drop and may cause the cables to overheat, resulting in equipment damage or fire.
Turn on the inverter.
When the power inverter is not in use, disconnect the DC cable clips from the battery to prevent slight discharge from the battery.

OPERATING THE INVERTER

When properly connected to a 12V battery, turning on the inverter will illuminate the green LED light and deliver AC power to the outlet(s).
Plug the AC product(s) you wish to operate into the AC outlet(s) and switch them on, one at a lime.

CAUTION: If there is more than one AC product connected to the inverter, turn on the higher powered product first.
Through its AC outlet, the inverter is capable of powering most 11 0V products at their rated power. The inverter will work under input voltage from 11V to 15V DC.
When in use, the battery voltage will drop. If the inverter senses that the voltage has dropped between 10.2 and 10.8V DC, the red LED indicator will turn on. This protects the battery.

Turn off any device that the inverter is powering. When input voltage rises to 11.7V to12.3V DC, inverter restores to normal.
CAUTION: Most vehicle batteries are designed to provide short periods 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 going to power an appliance for a long time, please consider connecting the unit to a separate “deep discharge “battery.
Should a defective battery charging system cause the battery voltage to rise to the range of 15V to 16V DC the inverter automatically shuts down; and the red LED light will turn on.
CAUTION : Although the inverter incorporates protection against over- voltage, it may still be damaged if the input voltage exceeds 16V.
If the actual output is igher than the rated power of inverter, the inverter will shut down. The red LED light will turn on.
The unit will shut down automatically if the inverter exceeds a safe operating temperature due to insufficient ventilation or a high-temperature environment; and the red LED indicator lights will turn on.
The cooling fan is designed to operate automatically when the inverter is turned on.

TOTAL WATT OUTPUT FROM ALL AC AND DC OUTLETS MUST BE LESS THAN THE TOTAL OUTPUT OF THE INVERTER
Only use power from one of the AC outlets at a time. Can use both USB outlets simultaneously.
DC pass-through outlet, (if equipped) cannot be greater than 1 o Amps or 120 Watts.
ATTENTION: Maximum wattage available depends on vehicle power port rating.
Amps X Volts = Watts
A 10 Amp outlet can supply 120 Watts.
A 15 Amp outlet can supply 180 Watts.
ATTENTION: Your inverter may have come with two different power cords depending on its watt rating.
The 12V power port cord can supply 120 Watts.
The battery clip cord can supply the full inverter rating power.

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 load, an operating time of 1 hour or more can be expected.
When using a vehicle battery as a power source, it is strongly recommended to start the vehicle every hour to rechrge 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 0.5A with it turned on and no AC product connected, it has minimal impact on battery operating times.

INTERFERENCE WITH ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Generally, AC products operate with the inverter
just as they would with household 110V/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, 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, TV, antenna and cables.
Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna and use shielded antenna cable where possible.