Black & Decker PI500BB Instruction Manual

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SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONSDANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death orserious injury.WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death orserious injury.CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor ormoderate injury.CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if notavoided, may result in property damage.RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions shouldalways be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance ormodification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certainapplications for which tools and equipment are designed. Black & Decker strongly recommends that thisproduct NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. Readand understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLIANCESREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listedbelow may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Donʼt use appliances in damp or wet locations. Donʼt useappliances in the rain.• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS. When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry,and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.• DONʼT FORCE APPLIANCE. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at therate for which it was designed.• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.• DISCONNECT APPLIANCES. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use,before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades and the like.• PROPER COOLING IS ESSENTIAL WHEN OPERATING THE INVERTER. Do not place the unitnear the vehicleʼs heat vent or in direct sunlight.• USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or attachment notrecommended for use with this appliance could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the accessory section ofthis manual for further details.• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. A part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by anauthorized service center.• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When an appliance plugged into this unit is used outdoors,use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked. NOTE THAT THIS INVERTER ISNOT INTENDED TO BE USED OUTDOORS.• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extensioncord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cordwill cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table showsthe correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use thenext heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.WARNING: This product or its power cord contains lead, a chemical known to the State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:• Do not connect to AC distribution wiring.Minimum Gauge for Cord SetsVolts Total Length of Cord in Feet120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150(0-7.6m) (7.6-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m) (30.4-45.7m)240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300(0-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m) (30.4-60.9m) (60.9-91.4m)Ampere RatingMore Not more American Wire GaugeThan Than0 - 6 18 16 16 146 - 10 18 16 14 1210 - 12 16 16 14 1212 - 16 14 12 Not RecommendedVEHICLE POWER SYSTEM500 WATT POWER INVERTERWITH USB CHARGING PORTINSTRUCTION MANUALCatalog Number PI500BBSAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.Cat. # PI500BB Form # 90565631 August 2010Copyright © 2010 Black & Decker Printed in ChinaThank you for choosing Black & Decker!Go to www.BlackandDecker.com/NewOwnerto register your new product.PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THISPRODUCT FOR ANY REASON:If you have a question or experience a problem with your Black & Decker purchase, go toHTTP://WWW.BLACKANDDECKER.COM/INSTANTANSWERSIf you can’t find the answer or do not have access to the internet,call 1-800-544-6986 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Mon. -- Fri. to speak with an agent.Please have the catalog number available when you call.for instant answers 24 hours a day.• Do not make any electrical connections or disconnections in areas designated as IGNITIONPROTECTED. This includes DC cigarette lighter type plug connection or airplane adapter. This unit isNOT approved for ignition protected areas.• NEVER immerse the unit in water or any other liquid, or use when wet.• Do not insert foreign objects into the AC outlet or the USB outlet.WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE:• Do not operate near flammable materials, fumes or gases.• DO NOT expose to extreme heat or flames.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:• Remove appliance plug from outlet before working on the appliance.• DO NOT attempt to connect or set up the unit or its components while operating your vehicle. Notpaying attention to the road may result in a serious accident.• Always use the inverter where there is adequate ventilation. Do not block ventilation slots.• ALWAYS turn the inverter OFF by disconnecting it from the DC source when not in use.• Make sure the nominal powering voltage is 12 volts DC, center connection positive (+).• When using this unit in a vehicle, check the vehicle ownerʼs manual for maximum power rating andrecommended output. Do not install in engine compartment — install in a well ventilated area.• Do not use with positive ground electrical systems.* Reverse polarity connection will result in a blownfuse 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 will not operate high wattage appliances or equipment that produceheat, 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.• Do not use this inverter on a watercraft. It is not qualified for marine applications.• Check unit periodically for wear and tear. Take to a qualified technician for replacement of worn ordefective parts immediately.• Read And Understand This Instruction Manual Before Using This Unit.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY:Follow these instructions and those published by battery manfacturer and the manufacturer of anyequipment you intend to use with this unit. Review cautionary markings on these products and onengine.INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the PI500BB 500 watt Power Inverter with USB Charging Port. This invertercan be used to operate personal electronics such as: laptop computers, digital/video cameras, MP3players, cell phones, PDAs, and more. It can also be used to recharge 110/120 volt AC devices thathave an appropriate recharging adapter with a standard North American two- or three-prong plug.Please read this Instruction Manual carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and to avoiddamage to this product.FEATURESThe unit has 2 LED indicators, 1 to show input conditions and 1 to show output conditions. The inputLED is located beside the power button and the output LED is located on the top of the unit between the2 AC outlets. A green LED indicates normal operation, a red LED indicates a fault condition (refer toTroubleshooting Section of this manual.) and an amber LED indicates low input voltage from the DCsource. The AC and USB outlets are ready to use if you have a green output LED.The Power Pushbutton turns the inverter ON and OFF. It can also be used to force reset of invertercircuits by pressing it OFF (no LEDs are lit), then back ON again.AC power is supplied through two standard North American three-prong type outlets. The outlets canaccommodate either two- or three-pin AC plugs.Controls and FunctionsHOW THIS INVERTER WORKSThis inverter is an electronic device that converts low voltage DC (direct current) electricity from abattery to 115 volt AC (alternating current) household power. In designing this inverter, Black & Deckerhas incorporated design techniques previously employed in computer power supplies. The result ofthese design innovations is a smaller, lighter and easier-to-use power inverter.Power Inverter Output WaveformNOTICE: THE OUTPUT OF THIS DEVICE IS NOT SINUSOIDAL. IT HAS A TOTAL HARMONICDISTORTION OF 36 PER CENT AND MAXIMUM SINGLE HARMONIC OF 28 PER CENT AT 100%RATED LOAD.IMPORTANT: This inverter output is not pure-sinusoidal. Therefore this is not suitable for use to powerthe following devices:. Microwave Ovens;. Transformerless Battery ChargersDoing so, may cause the device to run warmer or overheat.The AC output waveform of this inverter is known as a modified sine wave. It is a stepped waveformthat has characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power. This type of waveform is suitablefor most AC loads, including linear and switching power supplies used in electronic equipment,transformers, and small motors.The modified sine wave produced by this inverter has an RMS (root mean square) voltage of 115 volts.Most AC voltmeters (both digital and analog) are sensitive to the average value of the waveform ratherthan the RMS value. They are calibrated for RMS voltage under the assumption that the waveformmeasured will be a pure sine wave. These meters will not correctly read the RMS voltage of a modifiedsine wave. Non-TRUE RMS meters will read about 20 to 30 volts low when measuring the output of thisinverter. For accurate measurement of the output voltage of this unit, use a TRUE RMS readingvoltmeter such as a Fluke 87, Fluke 8080A, Beckman 4410 or Triplett 4200.115 Volt AC OutputCAUTION – Rechargeable Devices• Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be charged by plugging them directly into an ACreceptacle. These devices may damage the inverter or the charging circuit.• When using a rechargeable device, monitor its temperature for the initial ten minutes of use todetermine if it produces excessive heat.• If excessive heat is produced, this indicates the device should not be used with this inverter.• This problem does not occur with most battery-operated equipment. Most of these devices use aseparate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle.• The inverter is capable of running most chargers and transformers.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSThe Power Inverter must be connected only to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. Theunit will not operate from a 6 volt battery and will sustain permanent damage if connected to a 24 voltbattery.115 VOLT AC OUTLETSDC ACCESSORYOUTLET PLUGBATTERY CLIPS(WITH CABLES)OUTPUT LEDINDICATORINPUTLED INDICATORUSB OUTLETON/OFFPOWER BUTTON HIGH-SPEED COOLING FANBACK OF UNIT(BLACK) NEGATIVECABLE POST (RED) POSITIVECABLE POSTDC ACCESSORYOUTLET