12 Vdc Appliances
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• Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools,
kitchen appliances, and other loads may be damaged.
• Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be
damaged. See “Precautions for Using Rechargeable
Appliances” on page v for details.
• Metal halide arc (HMI Metallogen®) lamps can be
damaged.
12 Vdc Appliances
The Powerpack Solar 400 can operate one 12 Vdc auto, RV,
marine, or other portable appliance that draws 12 A or less
from a 12 Vdc power outlet or from a vehicle’s 12 Vdc
accessory socket. The fewer watts a 12 Vdc appliance draws,
the longer the Powerpack Solar 400 will operate before
recharging is required.
Typical 12 Vdc appliances that can be used on the Powerpack
Solar 400 are listed in Table 3-2.
Note: If you are unsure about powering any device with the
inverter, contact the manufacturer of the device.
Important:
Know the size of the loads.
144 watts DC Maximum Load
Amps x Volts = Watts
12 amps DC x 12 volts DC = 144 watts DC
Table 3-2
Typical 12 V DC Appliances and Run Times
12 Vdc Appliance Amps (A)
Hours
a
a. Operating times assume a fully charged 10 Ah battery and may vary based
on model or brand of appliance.
LED light (built into the unit) 120 mA 45
Cellular telephone 0.5 15
Portable Cooler 5 1.8
