200w pOwER iNVERTER
66967
SET up aNd OpERaTiNg iNSTRucTiONS
This product will power up and
charge:
Electronics,Appliances,Camcorders,
TV’s, DVD Players, Video Game
Consoles and chaRgE Computers
using your vehicle’s battery power.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SaVE ThiS maNual.
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or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the
express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be
drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly
from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be
included.
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Replacing the fuse with a higher
rated fuse or another object is very
dangerous and can result in fire, seri-
ous personal injury, or death.
14. This device is designed for use in
12 Vdc, negative ground systems
only.
15. allow adequate ventilation. do not
cover this unit while it is plugged
in. This unit generates heat; without
proper ventilation it may overheat,
potentially causing a fire hazard.
10. Before every use, check for any
broken parts or mounting fixtures,
and any other condition that may
affect proper operation. Any part
that appears damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its
intended function.
16. leave this device unplugged
whenever the car’s engine is
turned off. To help prevent draining
and perhaps damaging the battery,
only plug this device in while the car’s
engine is on.
11. do not disassemble. aside from
the fuse, this item has no replace-
able parts. If this product is dam-
aged and/or does not function prop-
erly with an unbroken fuse, the entire
unit must be replaced.
17. make sure that the unit to be pow-
ered is switched off before being
plugged into this device.
18. do not use this device if under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication. Read warning labels if
taking prescription medicine to deter-
mine if your judgment or reflexes are
impaired while taking drugs. If there
is any doubt, do not use this device.
12. use the right inverter for the job.
Do not attempt to force a small in-
verter or attachment to do the work
of a larger industrial inverter. There
are certain applications for which
this inverter was designed. It will do
the job better and more safely at the
rate for which it was intended. Do not
modify this inverter and do not use
this inverter for a purpose for which it
was not intended.
19. Stay alert. Watch what you are do-
ing, use common sense. Do not use
this device if you are tired.
20. an engine must never be run
indoors, in a garage, or any other
sealed structure. Carbon monox-
ide is produced by running en-
gines and is dEadlY in a closed
environment. Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness, or
nausea. If you have these signs, get
fresh air immediately.
13. do not overload this device. This
device is designed for loads up to
200 Watts at 120 Volts AC only.
Check the wattage of any device
before using this item to power it.
Some rechargeable appliances may
damage the Power Inverter or the ap-
pliance. When first using a recharge-
able device, check its temperature
for the first 10 minutes. If it becomes
abnormally hot, do not use this de-
vice with the Inverter.
21. Store idle equipment. When not in
use, this product must be stored in a
dry location to inhibit rust.
22. waRNiNg: This product contains
or, when used, produces a chemi-
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cal known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. (California
Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et
seq.)
23. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close prox-
imity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemak-
er failure.
24. The warnings, precautions, and
instructions discussed in this
instruction sheet cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations
that may occur. it must be under-
stood by the operator that com-
mon sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by
the operator.
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SpEciFicaTiONS
cOmpONENTS aNd cONTROlS
Power Inverter
Continuous
Power
200 Watts
Power
Terminals
Start up Peak 400 Watts
Power LED
Input Voltage
12 Volts Nominal DC
Output Voltage 120V/60Hz, 0.3A
USB
Fan
Power
Outlet
Outlets
Fuse
25A (Blade Type)
Fault LED
Power Button
Green LED = power on
Red LED = error (fault)
Indicators
Switch
Button type. ON/OFF
Modified Sine Wave
12 AWG x 23”
Alligator Clips
Ring
Terminals
Output Wave
Form
Cables
Cable
2 - 120V grounded AC
1 - USB 5V DC, 500mA
Outlets
- Overload Shutoff @ 260W
- Low Voltage Shutoff @ 10.5VDC
- Low Battery Alarm @ 11VDC
- Over Voltage Shutoff @ 15.2VDC
- Cooling Fan
Figure 1
Features
impORTaNT SaFETY
iNFORmaTiON
This product will power up and charge:
Electronics, Appliances, Camcorders,
TV’s, DVD Players, Video Game Consoles
and chaRgE Computers using your
vehicle’s battery power.
use caution when open-
ing the plastic case; risk
of electric shock.
connect all wires securely and
cover the connections with insulat-
ing rubber boots (not included).
Store metal objects away from the
inverter.
uNpacKiNg
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon
as possible.
waRNiNg! Risk of Fire!
The negative battery terminal con-
nection must be the laST connec-
tion.
REV 09l
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circuit; batteries connected in a series
circuit will produce too much voltage.
OpERaTiNg iNSTRucTiONS
Read the ENTiRE impORTaNT
SaFETY iNFORmaTiON
section at the beginning of this
document including all text
under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this
product.
1. Place the Power Inverter on a flat sur-
face. Make sure it has adequate ven-
tilation and is not in direct sunlight.
Locate the Inverter close enough to
the vehicle battery so that the Cables
can easily reach between the Inverter
and the vehicle battery. Position the
Inverter so that the Outlets are easily
and safely accessible.
SET up aNd uSE pREcauTiONS
1. Set up only according to these in-
structions. Improper set up can cre-
ate hazards.
2. To connect the Cable Ring Terminals
to the (Positive) red and (Negative)
black Power Terminals on the back of
the Inverter:
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and heavy-duty work gloves during
set up.
a. Unthread the knobs covering the
Power Terminals.
3. Keep area clean and well lit.
b. Slide the red Cable’s Ring Termi-
nal over the post of the red Power
Terminal and the black Cable’s Ring
Terminal over the post of the black
Power Terminal.
4. Do not set up when tired or when
under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medication.
5. This product is not a toy. Do not al-
low children to play with or near this
item.
c. Replace the knobs and tighten se-
curely.
6. Use as intended only.
3. Apply the parking brake of the vehicle
connected to the battery. Place the
transmission in “Park” for an auto-
matic transmission, or in “Neutral”
for a manual transmission. Start the
engine.
7. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
8. Maintain product labels and name-
plates. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or miss-
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
4. Attach the red Cable’s Alligator Clip
to the Positive (red) terminal on the
battery, then attach the black Cable’s
Alligator Clip to a clean unpainted
metal part of the chassis. (Note: If
connecting to a battery not installed
in a vehicle, connect to the Negative
(black) terminal.)
caution: This inverter must only be con-
nected to batteries with a nominal
output voltage of 12 volts. Lower
voltage will not operate the inverter
properly, and more voltage could
damage the inverter or the device
being powered. If more than one 12
volt battery is to be used, the batter-
ies must be connected in a parallel
5. The red Fault LED will light up mo-
mentarily and the alarm will sound as
the Inverter draws power. Then the
alarm and red LED will turn off and
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the green Power LED of the Inverter
will light up.
hot, do not use this device with the
Inverter.
Note: If the green LED fails to light and the caution: It is recommended that the ve-
alarm and red Fault LED lights stay
on instead, check the Troubleshoot-
ing Tips section near the end of this
manual to correct the issue before
continuing.
hicle be running when you first con-
nect the Power Inverter. Thereafter
the engine can be on or off. If you run
the Power Inverter with the engine
off it is recommended that you start
and run the engine every hour for at
least 10 minutes to recharge the bat-
tery. Doing this will help prevent any
unexpected shutdown of the equip-
ment. This will also help ensure that
there will be enough battery power
to start the vehicle. due to the risk
of carbon monoxide inhalation, do
not run the vehicle’s engine within
an enclosed area.
6. To power each device or appliance:
a. With the device or appliance
switched off, plug it into one of the
Power Outlets or the USB Outlet on
the Power Inverter.
b. Turn on the device and/or appliance.
7. After use, turn all connected devices
or appliances off, unplug them, then
turn off the vehicle’s engine if it is
running. Keep the inverter turned on
and remove the alligator clips from
the battery posts, removing the Nega-
tive (black) clip first, then the Positive
(red) clip. The Inverter green LED will
turn off, and the alarm and red LED
light will turn on as the Inverter pow-
ers down. Turn off the Inverter power
button.
You should not use your car battery
to power the Inverter for extended pe-
riods of time with appliances requir-
ing high continuous load levels. The
battery may become drained to the
point that it will not be able to start
your car.
Note: Deep cycle (marine and RV) bat-
teries can be charged more times
than a car battery, and are a better
choice for repeated use of the Power
Inverter.
Note: The total wattage of all items
plugged into the Power Inverter must
not use more than 200 watts during
continuous operation, otherwise the
Inverter may overload.
Do not discharge your car battery
more than 10% of its total capacity,
and deep cycle batteries more than a
50% discharged state.
Note: If an alarm sound is heard, turn off
the appliances and check the Trou-
bleshooting Tips section near the end
of this manual to correct the issue
before continuing.
caution: Some rechargeable appliances
may damage the Power Inverter
or the appliance. When first using
a rechargeable device, check the
inverter’s temperature for the first 10
minutes. If it becomes abnormally
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maiNTENaNcE
TO pREVENT
SERiOuS iNjuRY
FROm ElEcTRical ShOcK:
do not open the inverter. do
not touch any interior parts of
the inverter.
1. Keep this unit clean and dry. Discon-
nect the unit before cleaning. Clean
only the outside of this unit with a
soft, dry cloth; never clean this unit
with water or harsh cleaners.
2. If the fuse needs replacing, take the
unit to a qualified technician.
Note: This device does not contain any
user replaceable parts. If it needs
service, take it to a qualified techni-
cian.
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TROuBlEShOOTiNg TipS
1. If the alarm sounds, this means that the input voltage is at or below 11 V. The bat-
tery needs recharging. You should stop using the Power Inverter and recharge the
battery. If this is not done, the Inverter will shut off automatically at 10.5V.
2. If you are unsure if the inverter will have the proper amount of current to run your
devices, add up the total of the continuous wattage for the items. If this figure is
under 200 then the Inverter will be able to run the items at the same time.
3. If your television will not start, it is important to keep in mind that some appliances
(including many televisions) may require two to six times their wattage to start up.
4. If your audio system buzzes while using this inverter, it is because some sound
systems can not filter out the modified sine wave produced by the inverter. Use a
sound system that incorporates a higher quality power supply.
5. This inverter is made to minimize the interference with TV signals. However,
especially with weak TV signals, some interference may still be visible. To correct
this, place the inverter as far away as possible from the television antenna and it’s
cables. Next, adjust the orientation of the inverter to the antenna cables and TV
power cord to minimize the interference. Also use a shielded antenna cable.
6. If the low battery alarm is on all the time, try these corrective measures: Recharge
battery if in poor condition. Next, check the battery connections. You may need to
clean the connectors.
7. If you are getting a low output voltage, try reducing the load to minimize watts. You
may have overloaded the inverter. Reduce the number of watts you are powering.
Also, keep input voltage above 11 volts to maintain a constant flow of power.
8. If you are not getting any power output, turn the power switch Off and On again,
until the green power light comes on. Your devices may draw too much power to
operate them. The inverter may be in thermal shutdown. Let it cool down and
make sure there is adequate ventilation around the unit.
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plEaSE REad ThE FOllOwiNg caREFullY
NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE
BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED
TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED
TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR
HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
limiTEd 90 daY waRRaNTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this prod-
uct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities,
criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,
contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS ExPRESS-
LY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, ExPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com-
plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will ei-
ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return re-
paired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost
of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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