Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric PC-2000 Guide D'utilisation

6. Carefully examine the diagram and
correct the wiring before attaching to
the converter.
7. Make sure the converter's switch is
set to OFF (O).
8. Connect the output cables from the
battery bank to the converter.
Bank Capacity = (single battery
†
capacity) x (# of batteries)
400 Ah capacity is for (2) 200 Ah
batteries.
*200 Ah batteries shown for illustration
purposes.

9. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Connect the converter (see Connecting
Converter Cables section.
2. Switch the converter's ON/OFF switch
to the ON (I) position.
3. The GREEN LED indicator will light,
indicating the converter is receiving
power.
4. Switch the converter's ON/OFF
switch to the OFF (O) position. (The
GREEN LED may flash briefly 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 converter's
AC outlet.
7. Switch the converter's ON/OFF switch
to the ON (I) position.
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 converter. The surge load of each
device should not exceed the converter's
Continuous Operation wattage rate.
IMPORTANT: Using the converter
with some rechargeable devices may
damage the converter and/or device. If
you are using the converter to operate
a rechargeable device, monitor the
temperature of the converter for about
12V/400 Ah
OUTPUT
to NEGATIVE
converter
terminal
-
Connect additional
-
to increase capacity
-
10 minutes. If the converter becomes
abnormally hot, disconnect it from the
device immediately; do not use the device
with the converter.
USING THE CONVERTER TO OPERATE
A TV OR AUDIO DEVICE
The converter is shielded and filtered to
minimize signal interference. Despite this,
some interference may occur with your
television picture, especially with weak
signals. Below are some suggestions to
improve reception.
1. Try altering the position of the converter,
antenna cables, and television power
cord. Add an extension cord from the
converter to the TV, to isolate its power
cord and antenna cables from the 12
volt power source.
2. Try coiling the television power cord
and the input cables running from the
12 volt power source to the converter.
3. Affix one or several "Ferrite Data
Line Filters" to the television power
cord. Ferrite Data Line Filters can be
purchased at most electronic supply
stores.
4. Try grounding the converter with a 16
AWG (minimum) wire, using as short
of an extension length as possible.
NOTE: You may hear a "buzzing"
sound being emitted from inexpensive
sound systems when operated with the
converter. This is due to ineffective filters
in the sound system's power supply.
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Example:
BATTERY BANK
†
12V
+
lead-acid
battery
200 Ah*
12V 200 Ah*
+
lead-acid
batteries here
12V
+
lead-acid
battery
200 Ah*
OUTPUT
to POSITIVE
converter
terminal