Schumacher Electric PI-200 User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Power Inverter Models
PI-200, PI-400 and PI-750
Converts 12V DC Battery Power to
120V AC Household Power
CAUTION:
Before using your inverter, Read, Understand and Fol-
low all Safety and Operating Instructions. Save These
Instructions.
Schumacher Electric Corporation
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 U.S.A.
Send Warranty Product Repairs to:
Customer Service Returns
P.O. Box 280
1025 E. Thompson
Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280
Questions? Call Customer Service:
1-800-621-5485 (Hours: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm CST)
00-99-000920-0409
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Schumacher® is a registered trademark of Schumacher Electric
Corporation
Schumacher® Logo is a registered trademark of Schumacher
Electric Corporation
PI-200, PI-400 and PI-750 ™ is a trademark of Schumacher
Electric Corporation
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
PI-200, PI-400 and PI-750 Owner’s Manual
© 2008 Schumacher Electric Corporation
The information, specications and illustrations in this manual are
based on the latest information available at the time of printing.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TAbLE Of CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
INVERTER FEATURES 6
BEFORE USING YOUR POWER INVERTER 7
FASTENING THE INVERTER TO A FLAT SURFACE 8
CONNECTING INVERTER CABLES 8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10
POWER SOURCE 12
LED INDICATOR AND SHUTDOWN PROTECTION 13
IF THE INVERTER FUSE BLOWS 14
TROUBLESHOOTING 15
SPECIFICATIONS 16
REPLACEMENT PARTS 17
LIMITED WARRANTY 18
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IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Keep the inverter well ventilated in order to properly• disperse heat generated while it is in use. Make sure
there are several inches of clearance around the top
and sides and do not block the slots of the inverter.
Make sure the inverter is not close to any potential• source of ammable fumes, gases or clothing.
Do not place the inverter in areas such as battery• compartments or engine compartments where fumes
or gases may accumulate.
Keep the inverter dry.•
DO NOT allow the inverter to come into contact with• rain or moisture.
DO NOT operate the inverter if you, the inverter, the• device being operated or any other surfaces that may
come into contact with any power source are wet.
Water and many other liquids can conduct electricity,
which may lead to serious injury or death.
Do not place the inverter on or near heating vents,• radiators or other sources of heat or ammable
materials.
Do not place the inverter in direct sunlight. The ideal• air temperature for operation is between 50° and
80°F.
Only connect the power inverter to a 12-volt acces-• sory outlet or 12-volt airplane power outlet. Do not
attempt to connect the inverter to any other power
source, including an AC power source. Connecting
to a 6-volt or 16-volt battery will cause damage to the
inverter.
Make sure the AC plug is tight.•
Do not modify the AC receptacle in any way.•
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Do not try extending or otherwise changing the 12-• volt power cord attached to your inverter.
Incorrect operation of your inverter may result in• damage and personal injury. WARNING: The inverter
output is 120V AC and can shock or electrocute the
same as any ordinary household AC wall outlet.
Do not use the inverter with a product that draws a• higher wattage than the inverter can provide, as this
may cause damage to the inverter and product.
Do not open – No user serviceable parts inside.•
This device does not include an internal Ground• Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Use only 25-amp fuses (Models PI-200 and PI-400).•
Use only 40-amp fuses (Model PI-750).•
WARNING: Pursuant to California Proposition 65,
this product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
INVERTER fEATURES2.
1. ON/OFF Rocker Switch
2. LED Indicator Light (Green = Power ON, Red = Over-
load)
3. Standard Electrical 120V AC Outlet
4. 12-Volt Power Plug (Models PI-200 and PI-400)
5. Battery Clamps (Models PI-400 and PI-750)
6. High-Speed Cooling Fan
7. Low-Battery Protection
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bEfORE USING YOUR POWER INVERTER3.
NOTE: Do not use the inverter with a product that draws
a higher wattage than the inverter can provide, as this
may cause damage to the inverter and product.
When you turn on a device or a tool that runs on a mo-
tor, the device basically goes through two stages:
1. Start Up – Requiring an initial surge of power (com-
monly known as the “starting or peak load”).
2. Continuous Operation – Power consumption drops
(commonly known as the “continuous load”).
The wattage (WATTS) or amperes (AMPS) can normally
be found stamped or printed on most devices and equip-
ment, or in the user’s manual. Otherwise, contact the
manufacturer to nd out whether the device you want to
use is compatible with a modied sine wave.
To calculate the wattage: Wattage = AMPS x 120 (AC
Voltage).
To calculate the starting load: Starting Load = 2 x
WATTS. In general, the start up load of the device or
power tool determines whether your inverter has the
capability to power it.
To calculate the continuous load: Continuous Load =
AMPS x 120 (AC Voltage).
Attention: Always run a test to establish whether the
inverter will operate a particular piece of equipment or
device. In the event of a power overload, the inverter is
designed to automatically shut down. This safety feature
prevents damaging the inverter while testing devices and
equipment within the wattage range of the inverter.
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If a device does not operate properly when rst con-
nected to the inverter, turn the inverter rocker switch ON
(I), OFF (O), and ON (I) again in quick succession. If this
procedure is not successful, it is likely that the inverter
does not have the required capacity to operate the de-
vice in question.
fASTENING THE INVERTER TO A fLAT4.
SURfACE
For convenience your inverter can be fastened to a at
surface, horizontally or vertically. The area where the
inverter is to be fastened must be dry, well ventilated and
away from any combustible material or fumes.
1. Turn off and disconnect the inverter.
2. Place the back of the inverter with the mounting
bracket against a secure and at surface.
3. Attach the inverter to the at surface using corro-
sion resistant screws.
CONNECTING INVERTER CAbLES5.
The inverter and power source must be in the OFF
mode.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you connect your inverter to a
12-volt power supply only.
INVERTER CONNECTION (Models PI-400 and PI-
750):
NOTE: For model PI-400, determine whether you will be
using the battery clamps (400 watt output maximum) or
the 12V accessory plug (120 watts maximum).
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1. Locate the positive and negative plastic terminals
located on the right side of the inverter and remove
the terminal caps completely.
2. Install the positive (red) cable ring lug onto the posi-
tive (red) terminal screw. Install the negative (black)
cable ring lug onto the negative (black) terminal
screw. Tighten each terminal so that the cable cannot
come loose.
CONNECTING INVERTER CAbLE TO A VEHICLE
(Models PI-200 and PI-400) (120 watts maximum):
1. Remove the cigarette lighter from its outlet.
2. Push the 12-volt power plug rmly into the outlet.
CONNECTING INVERTER CAbLES TO 12V bAT-
TERY OR 12V POWER SOURCE (Models PI-400 and
PI-750):
1. Keep hands, hair, clothing and jewelry clear of bat-
tery terminals.
2. Wear eye protection and clothing protection.
3. Connect the negative (black) inverter terminal cable
to the power source negative (-) or battery terminal.
Make sure the connection is secure.
4. Connect the positive (red) inverter terminal cable
to the power source positive (+) or battery terminal.
Make sure the connection is secure.
5.To disconnect the inverter, reverse the above steps.
NOTE: The internal speaker may make a brief “beep”
when the inverter is being connected to or disconnected
from the 12-volt power source.
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ATTENTION: Failure to make the correct connections
will result in blown fuses and permanent damage to the
inverter.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS6.
1. Connect the inverter (see “CONNECTING INVERT-
ER CABLES” section.
2. Switch the inverter switch to the ON (I) position.
3. The LED indicator light should glow GREEN verify-
ing the inverter is receiving power.
4. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the OFF (O) posi-
tion. (The GREEN LED power indicator light may ash
briey and/or the internal speaker may make a brief
“beep”. This is normal.).
5. Make sure the device to be operated is turned OFF.
6. Plug the device into the inverter AC outlet.
7. Turn the inverter on.
8. Turn the device on.
9. To disconnect, reverse the above procedure.
NOTE: If more than one device is to be powered,
start one device at a time to avoid a power surge and
overloading the inverter. The surge load of each device
should not exceed the inverters Continuous Operation
wattage rate.
IMPORTANT: If you are using the power inverter to
operate a battery charger, monitor the temperature of
the battery charger for about 10 minutes. If the battery
charger becomes abnormally warm, disconnect it from
the inverter immediately.
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