User manual SIMA STP-85A

[. . . ] 85 WATT DC to AC 170-Watt High Surge Power Inverter Model STP-85A www. simaproducts. com Safety Precautions & Warnings Page 2 · Never operate the inverter from any power source other than a 12 volt DC battery. · The inverter is designed to be connected to the cigarette lighter socket with the 12 volt power plug. · While connecting the inverter to the power source, make certain the inverter is far away from any potential source of flammable fumes or gases. [. . . ] · IMPORTANT: Sima Products Corporation does not authorize any products to be used in life support systems Copyright 2006 Sima Products Corporation Made in China Page 3 Introduction This product has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating information you need to become familiar with this features and obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Please keep this manual on file for future Reference. This package contains: 1 STP-85A power inverter 1 User manual 1 airplane adapter Equipment Power Usage It is important to use products that draw less than the power rating of the power inverter. Products that draw more power than the power rating of the inverter may cause the protection circuitry to shut down or the fuse to blow. Repeated excessive power draw can cause failure of the power inverter Sima Products Corporation 140 Pennsylvania Avenue Bldg. #5 Oakmont, PA 15139 800-345-7462 www. simaproducts. com PN21740 Installation Features A. (Up to 90 degrees) Page 4 Getting Started. Remove your cigarette lighter and push the 12volt power plug firmly into the cigarette lighter receptacle in your vehicle. The LED Indicator light should glow RED confirming that there is power running to the inverter. Plug the appliance into one of the AC receptacle on the rear panel of the inverter. Inverter Protection Features. Page 5 The RED LED Indicator light will turn on and the inverter will turn itself off automatically when: 1. The power input from the battery exceeds 15 volt. The power input from the battery is less than 15 volt. The continuous draw of the equipment or appliance being operated exceeds 170 watts. Blown Automotive Fuse. This fuse will need to be replaced with the same size fuse. Please note, a blown automotive fuse will not cause damage to your car wiring. Page 6 Using the airplane adapter To use the airplane adapter, plug B A the STP-85A securely into the female socket of the airplane adapter (A). [. . . ] Sima neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other liabilities. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion 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. Troubleshooting Problem Unit does not operate Page 8 Possible Cause Input voltage is below 10 volts Solution: Problem Fuse blown Attach to proper supply Possible Cause Determine cause for fuse blowing and then replace fuse. Solution: Problem Possible Cause Load is trying to draw too much current Unit operates for a short period and then turns off. Solution: Be sure load is less than rated watts of inverter. Turn inverter off and back on to reset. Problem Unit operates for a short period and then turns off. Possible Cause Input voltage is below 10 volts Attach to proper supply Solution: Problem Possible Cause Inverter is in thermal shut down mode Unit operates for a while and gets warm Solution: Allow inverter to cool down. [. . . ]