Altronics M 8070 Operating instructions

Brand
Altronics
Model
M 8070
Type
Operating instructions
M 8070 Modified Sine Wave Inverter 150VA (450VA Surge)
Congratulations on purchasing this Altronics Powerhouse inverter.
Inverters have high voltages and high currents and are potentially very dangerous items to use if not
used in accordance with these instructions.
Read this manual well before connecting and operating this appliance.
INTRODUCTION:
This inverter is classified as an ‘Isolated Inverter’ and can be used indoors for a wide range of
applications and in a variety of different location settings. It will operate smaller televisions, DVD
players, set top boxes, personal computers, battery chargers and other small appliances. Some more
sensitive laptop computers may not function properly. If the switch-mode power adaptor of the laptop
provides no output, or causes a humming noise it is probably not compatible with this inverter.
FEATURES:
• High efficiency design.
• Low battery shutdown.
• Input over voltage protection.
• Output short circuit protection.
• Over temperature shutdown.
• Will provide 100% continuous power under normal conditions.
• Can be used to power most load types such as induction loads or equipment that comes with
PFC (power factor correction) circuitry such as televisions.
• Soft-start design enables easy start up of most appliances.
SAFETY WARNING:
• Hazardous voltage inside – do not attempt to open, repair or use if damaged.
• Only connect 230/240V AC appliances that are in safe electrical condition.
• Do not exceed power rating.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• For independent standalone use only. Do not connect to household wiring, whether or not the
building is connected to the electricity grid.
USAGE:
• This isolated inverter is not suitable for use with medical instruments, sensitive timing machines,
meters and calculating devices that draw graphs.
• The manufacturer advises care when using the device on boats and in other marine environments,
on caravans and RVs.
• Since the inverter is intended for indoor use only, it must be placed in a dry, well ventilated, dust
free and secure location where it would experience minimal vibration.(See installation instructions
for correct and appropriate set up).
• Do not use the inverter next to flammable materials.
• Do not place the unit in same compartment as the batteries.
• The inverter is designed for negative ground d.c. systems. A negative ground d.c. system has the
battery negative terminal connected to the chassis.
CAUTION!:
Appliances powered by the inverter should not have ‘temporary high surfing’ when loaded. This
means that the power surge of the connected device when it is switched on should not exceed the
maximum surge rating of the inverter concerned, which in this case is 450W. So even if the normal
continuous power is less than 150W, if the start-up power surge is over 450W, then it should not be
plugged into this inverter.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Ensure the inverter power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Connect the cigarette lighter plug to your Appliance connector socket in your vehicle, caravan or
boat. IF USING AN EXTENSION cable ensure the cable is of size 2.5mm sq or higher. We also
recommend the maximum distance from the battery to the inverter is 3m.
Caution! Reverse polarity connection may permanently damage the inverter. Damage caused by
a reverse polarity connection is not covered by the warranty.
4. For a vehicle, boat or caravan please connect the wire as shown below:
12V D.C.
Input
240V a.c.
Output for
Connecting
appliances
Cigarette Lighter
plug
5. Connect your 240V appliance to the inverter and ensure it is switched off.
6. Turn the inverter power switch on.
WARNING! You may observe a spark when you turn the inverter power on since current may
flow to charge capacitors inside. Do not turn the inverter on in the presence of flammable
fumes, as an explosion or fire may result.
The ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 60°C. The cooler the better.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Television Interference: Operation of the power inverter may interfere with television reception.
If this situation occurs, the following steps may help to alleviate the problem:
• Turn other loads operating from the inverter off to see if this fixes the problem.
• Make sure that the antenna feeding your television provides an adequate (“snow free”) signal and
you are using a good quality cable between the antenna and the television. Move the antenna
further away from the inverter.
• Move the television as far away from the power inverter as possible.
• Keep the cables between the battery and the power inverter as short as possible and twist them
together with about six twists per metre. This minimises radiated interference from the cables.
Problem and Symptom Possible cause Solution
No output and power
indicator not illuminated.
• Inverter switched off.
• No power to inverter.
• Low battery voltage.
• Switch on inverter.
• Check inverter / battery
wiring.
• Re-charge battery and
check connection and
cables. Switch inverter
power switch off and back
on to re-start inverter.
Appliance works for a short
term and then stops
working. Power illuminator
extinguishes.
• Unit overloaded.
• Unit overloaded.
• Inverter has got too hot.
• Check battery has enough
charge. Re-charge battery.
• Power rating of appliance is
too high. Use a higher
power rated inverter.
• Let inverter cool down and
restart, or reduce inverter
load.
Low output voltage when
measured with a multimeter.
• Using average reading
multimeter.
• Use a True RMS reading
meter.
Made In Taiwan. Imported and distributed in Australia by Altronic Distributors Pty. Ltd.
www.altronics.com.au
Altronic Distributors warrants this product for one year from date of purchase from Altronics or its resellers to the con-
sumer. If this item is part of an installation or another product, please contact the installer or supplier for your warranty.
During the warranty period, we undertake to repair or replace your product at no charge if found to be defective due to a
manufacturing fault. The warranty excludes damage by misuse or incorrect installation (i.e. failure to install and operate
device according to specifications in the supplied instruction manual), neglect, shipping accident, or no fault found, nor
by use in a way or manner not intended by the supplier.
For repair or service please contact your PLACE OF PURCHASE.
If this item was purchased directly from Altronics please make a warranty claim by:
1. FOR MAIL ORDER CUSTOMERS (includes school and trade orders),
a) Ringing us on 1300 797 007 and quoting your tax invoice number.
b) Upon contacting Altronics, we will issue an R.A. (Return Authorisation).
As Altronics have a number of service agents throughout Australia,
a copy of the R.A. will be emailed, faxed or mailed to you with full instructions
of how and where to send the goods. The freight for shipping goods back to
Altronics for all repairs is at the customers expense.
c) A copy of the R.A. form, (or at the very minimum, the R.A. number) must
accompany the goods to effect the repair.
d) Altronics will pay the return freight to the customer where the warranty claim
has been accepted.
e) Please quote the R.A. number in any correspondence to us.
2. FOR OVER THE COUNTER PURCHASES to make a warranty claim,
please return the goods to us in any of our stores, with a copy of your
proof of purchase (tax invoice).
a) Upon leaving the goods at one of our stores, an R.A. number
will be issued to you.
b) Once repaired, you will be contacted, advising that the goods are ready to be
collected from the store.
It is at Altronics discretion as to whether the goods will be repaired or replaced (whilst under warranty); and as to whether
identical goods will be used to replace the item due to changes of models / products.
Note: Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the device yourself or via a non-authorised Altronics service
centre, as this will invalidate the warranty!
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a re-
placement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You
are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.
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Altronics M 8070 Operating instructions

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