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Smooth Start Series User Instructions for Model STP-1000T Power Inverter Model STP-1000T[...]
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Safety Information IMPORTANT Read all the Cautions and Warnings before installing and using the power inverter. The inverter must be properly installed. IMPORTANT If you are not familiar with 12 volt high current wiring, it is recommended that you have a professional automotive installer install the inverter. CAUTION The power inverter generates 11[...]
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Table of Contents Safety Information ...................................................................................................2 Introduction ..............................................................................................................4 Key Features ..........................................................................[...]
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Sima Products Corporation power inverter. It provides 115 VAC anywhere you have 12 DC volts in your car, truck, RV or boat. It is designed to be easy to use and provide years of dependable service. Key Features High-efficiency operation to provide the mo st output with the least battery power. Adva[...]
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Overview of the Power Inverter The STP-1000T power inverters are electronic devi ces that convert the low voltage 12 VOLTS DC from a battery or other power source to 115 VAC to run standard household appliances. See the section on How it Works to learn more about the technology used in these power inverters. DC Side (12 VOLTS Input) AC Side (115 VA[...]
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Inst allation Installation Overview There are three basic steps you need to follow when installing the power inverter. 1) Mounting: Mount the inverter securely 2) Wiring: Wire the inverter to a 12 VOLT source 3) Testing: Test for proper operation Step #1: Mounting the Inverter The power inverter should be secured to a solid fl at surface capable of[...]
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Step #2: Wiring Inverter to 12 volt Power The power inverter requires connection to a standa rd 12 volt DC power source as found in most cars, trucks, RVs and boats. The power source must provide between 11 and 15 volts DC. The power source must be able to provide sufficient current to power the load. See the chart below that shows minimal wire siz[...]
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Permanent Installation Figure 3, Wiring the STP-1000T power inverter Caution: Always use adequate wire siz e and fusing for any installation Wiring Steps • Disconnect the positive battery terminal before doing any wiring to the inverter. • Using proper sized copper wire and proper terminations, wire the inverter to the electrical system and fus[...]
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• Double check all wiring for proper polarity. • Install the fuse and reconnect the wire to the battery. Note, a slight spark and beep from the inverter is normal when the unit is first connected to 12 volt power. Advanced Installation Large inverters can draw high currents from your ba ttery and charging system especially when used with applia[...]
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inverter to shut down or the fuse to blow. Repeat ed use of excessive power draw can cause failure of the power inverter. How to calculate power usage . Most products have a power rating on them such as 45 watts. Others may be marked with their current draw, such as .9 am ps. To convert the current to watts multiply the current by 115. (Example: .9[...]
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Battery Life Chart Power Usage Approximate 12 volt Current Typical operation time with 50 amp-hour car battery Typical operation time with 100 amp- hour car battery 100 watt 9 Amps 5.5 hours 11 hours 200 watt 19 Amps 2.6 hours 5.2 hours 500 watt 47 Amps 1 hour 2 hours Actual Current Draw Approximate 12 volt current draw is the load in watts divided[...]
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How the Inverter W orks The Sima Products Corporation power inverter has two electronic sections. The first section converts 12 volts DC to approximately 160 volts DC using modern high frequency conversion techniques that uses small lightweight efficient transformers. The second section converts the 160 volts DC to 115 VAC using high efficiency pow[...]
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T roubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Unit does not operate Input voltage is below 10 volts Attach to proper supply Fuse blown Determine cause for fuse blowing and then replace fuse feeding inverter. Unit operates for a short period and then turns off Load is trying to draw too much current Be sure load is less than rated watts of inverter. Remov[...]
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Product S pecifications Key Features STP-1000T Input 12 - 15 volts DC Input no-load current < .6 A Output type modified sine wave Output, Watts, 10 minutes continuous 1,000W 800W Output, peak 2,000W Frequency, +/- 1% 60 Hz Efficiency 85 - 90% Outlets 2 Protection Thermal Low battery alarm (10.2v) Low battery shutdown (9.7v) Output short circuit [...]
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Limited W arranty Sima Products Corporation (“Company”) warrants that if the accom panying product proves to be defective to the original purchaser in material or workm anship within 90 days from the original retail purchase, the Company will, at the Company’ s option, either repair or replace sam e without charge (but no cash refund will be [...]