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QUICK CHECKOUT
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RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES
Certain rechargers for small
nickel cadmium batteries can
be damaged if connected to
the CPI 150 BK. Two types of
equipment are particularly
prone to this problem:
1. Small battery operated
appliances that can be
plugged directly into
an AC receptacle for
recharging, including
flashlights, razors, and
night lights.
2. Certain battery chargers for
battery packs used in hand
power tools, specifically
those that have a
WARNING label stating
that dangerous voltages
are present at the battery
terminals.
Problems do not occur with
the vast majority of battery
operated tools, most of which
use a separate charger or
transformer that plugs into
an AC receptacle and
produces a low voltage
output. If the label on your
tool’s AC adapter or charger
states that is produces a low
voltage AC or DC output
(less than 30 volts) you
can safely power the charger
with your CPI 150.
In order to check the
performance of your
CPI 150 before using it,
please have the following
on hand:
1. A 12 volt DC power source
(such as a vehicle battery)
2. A test load such as a lamp
or other small appliance
that can be plugged into
the AC receptacle on the
inverter.
Power Source
You will need an 11 to
15 volt DC power source
capable of supplying enough
current to run the test load. As
a rough guide, divide the
wattage of the test load by 10
to get the current (in amperes)
that the power source must
supply. A fully charged
standard automotive battery
will work fine.
Connecting to the
Power Source
Your CPI 150 BK comes with a
24 inch cable and detachable
cigarette lighter plug that
converts to an airplane 12
volt female connector.
Do not connect to the power
source if flammable fumes
are present. Explosion or
fire may result.
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CAUTION
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