DeWalt DXAEPIP3W Manual De Instrucciones página 12

How This Inverter Works
This inverter is an electronic device that converts low voltage DC (direct
current) electricity from a battery to 120 volts AC (alternating current)
household power. It converts power in two stages. The first stage is
a DC-to-DC conversion process that raises the low voltage DC at the
inverter input to 145 volts DC. The second stage is a MOSFET bridge
stage that converts the high voltage DC into 120 volts, 60 Hz AC.
Power Inverter Output Waveform
The AC output waveform of this inverter is known as a modified sine
wave. It is a stepped waveform that has characteristics similar to the
sine wave shape of utility power. This type of waveform is suitable for
most AC loads, including linear and switching power supplies used in
electronic equipment, transformers, and small motors.
Rated Versus Actual Current Draw of
Equipment
Most electrical tools, appliances, electronic devices and audio/visual
equipment have labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or
watts. Be sure that the power consumption of the item to be operated
is below rated power using different power source input. If the power
consumption is rated in amps AC, simply multiply by the AC volts (120)
to determine the wattage.
Resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter to run; however, it will
not run larger resistive loads (such as electric stoves and heaters),
which require far more wattage than the inverter can deliver. Inductive
loads (such as TVs and stereos) require more current to operate than
do resistive loads of the same wattage rating.
Power Source Requirements
Power by the supplied battery clamps or 12VDC adapter plug.
Your inverter will operate from input voltages between 11 and 15 volts
DC. If the input voltage drops below 10.5 volts DC, the inverter will
shut down. This feature protects the battery from being completely
discharged.
CAUTIONS
• Exceeding recommended voltage limits will void manufacturer's
warranty.
• The Power Inverter must be connected only to batteries with a
nominal output voltage of 12 volts when power by the supplied
battery clamps or 12VDC adapter plug. The unit will not operate from
a 6 volt battery and will sustain permanent damage if connected to
a 24 volt battery.
• Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse and may cause
permanent damage to the inverter.
Power by the DeWALT® 20V Battery Pack (not included):
This unit can be powered by the DeWALT® 20V Battery Pack (not
included) as well. It must be fully recharged via the compatible
DeWALT® dedicated Battery Charger (not included). Refer to the
corresponding instructions included with the Battery Pack and Charger.
In order to operate the unit, the fully charged DeWALT® 20V Battery
Pack must be properly installed into the 20V battery terminal connector
on the top of the unit. Make sure the DeWALT® 20V Battery Pack is
properly locked into the battery pack terminal connector (H) (as shown
in Figure 1).
Chargers
• DeWALT® 20V Battery Packs use DeWALT chargers. Be sure to
read all safety instructions before using the charger.
• Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of
chargers and DeWALT® 20V battery packs.
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