• Because of the possibility of sparking, however, it
is
extremely important that
both the inverter and the 12-Volt battery be positioned far from any possible
source of flammable fumes or gases. Failure to heed this warning could result
in
a fire or explosion.
• Operating the inverter without correctly grounding the unit may
result in an
electrical shock.
GETTING
STARTED
When some tools turn on, there
is
an initial surge of power to start. This surge
of power
is
referred to
as
the "starting load" or "peak
load." Once started,
the tool or appliance requires less power 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 (starting load) and
it's continued running power requirements (continuous load).
Power consumption
is
rated in Watts, or it can be calculated from Amperes
(Amps). This information
is
usually stamped or printed on most appliances and
equipment.
If
this information
is
not indicated on the appliance or equipment,
check the owner's manual.
For electrically
sensitive equipment, contact the
manufacturer to determine if the device you are using is compatible with
modified sine wave
AC.
Multiply: AC
AMPS
X 110
(AC
Voltage)
=
WATTS.
This formula yields a close
approximation of the continuous load of your appliance.
Multiply:
WATTS
X
2
=
Starting Load for most appliances. This formula yields
a close approximation of the starting load of most appliances. Exceptions are
motorized appliances such
as
pumps, freezers and air conditioners. These
appliances can have startup loads of up to eight times the rated Watts.
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