Team Products PMP1200 Manuale Utente

When connecting the inverter to the power source, it is recommended to use 

the thickest wire available in the shortest length possible. If the inverter and the 

battery are positioned within 4 feet of each other, a minimum of #2 gauge wire 

should be used to make the connections.  When the distance between them is 

4 to 6 feet, a minimum of #0 gauge wire is required. When separated by more 

than six feet, always use #00 gauge wire. 
Use of #0 gauge wire to make the connections to the inverter may require a “0 

to 4 Gauge Adaptor”.  This adaptor is available through most electrical supply 

stores. 
1. Make sure the ON/OFF power switch located on the front panel of the inverter 

is in the OFF(O) position.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the set screws in the red (+) and black (-) 

power input terminals

3. The cables should be stripped approximately 5/8”.
4. Connect the cable wires to the power input terminals making sure to match 

the color coded cables to the color coded terminals on the inverter (RED= 

Positive, BLACK = Negative).  Tighten the set screws to secure the cables.  Be 

sure not to over tighten these screws. Note: A secure connection is essential 

to proper operation of the inverter.

5. Connect the cable from the Positive (+) terminal (RED) on the inverter to the 

Positive terminal on the power source.  Double check that the connection is 

secure.

6. Locate the Ground Lug Terminal at the rear of the inverter.  Run a wire from 

this terminal to a proper grounding point using the shortest practical length.  

It is recommended to use a minimum of 12 AWG wire. You can connect 

this wire to the chassis of your vehicle or to the grounding system in your 

boat.  As an alternative, when in remote locations the ground wire can be 

connected to the earth (one way to accomplish this is to attach the wire to a 

metal rod driven into the ground).  Before connecting to the ground, make 

certain that the inverter is turned off.  Operation the inverter without correctly 

grounding the unit may result in electrical shock.  

7. Turn the inverter power switch to the ON(I) position.  The LED Indicator Light 

should illuminate GREEN to confirm that power is running to the inverter.

8. Turn the inverter power switch to the OFF(O) position.  (The LED Indicator 

Light may “blink” briefly and/or the internal audible alarm may make a  

momentary “chirp”.  This is normal).

9. Make sure that the device you intend to operate is turned OFF.  Plug the cord 

from the equipment you wish to operate into one of the AC outlets located on 

the front panel of the inverter.  

10. Turn the inverter power switch to the ON(I) position.  Then turn the  

equipment on.

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• Loose connections can result in a severe decrease in voltage, which may cause 

damage to the component or the product you wish to operate.

• Failure to make a proper connection between the inverter and the power 

source may result in reverse polarity.  Reverse polarity will blow the internal 

fuses in the inverter and may cause permanent damage to the inverter.   

Damage caused by reverse polarity is not covered under the warranty.    

• The audible alarm may make a momentary “chirp” when the inverter is turned 

ON(I) or OFF(O).  This same alarm may also sound when the inverter is being 

connected to or disconnected from the 12-volt power source.  This is normal.  

• If the LED Indicator Light blinks when you first turn the inverter ON(I), this may 

indicate an interruption of the power supply.  Simply turn the inverter OFF(O) 

and try removing and reconnecting the clamps.  If this does not fix the  

problem, try using a different 12-volt power source.   

• If using more than one appliance, do not exceed a combined total of  

1200 watts.  

Most automobile and marine batteries will provide an ample power supply to 

the inverter for 30 to 60 minutes even when the engine is turned off.  Actual 

time may vary depending on the age and condition of the battery and the power 

demand being placed on it by the equipment being operated.  
If you decide to use the inverter while the engine is off, we recommend that  

you start the engine every 30 to 60 minutes and let it run for approximately 

10 minutes to recharge the battery.  It is also recommended that the device 

plugged into the inverter be turned OFF before starting the vehicle engine.
Although it is not necessary to disconnect the inverter when starting the vehicle 

engine, it may momentarily cease to operate as the battery voltage decreases.  

When the inverter is not supplying power, it draws very low amperage from the 

battery.  It is recommend that the inverter always be disconnected when not in 

use.  

Note:  Always disconnect the power inverter from the 12-volt power source and 

make sure the inverter is turned OFF before replacing the fuse.    

• For best operating results, place the inverter on a flat surface
• Keep inverter dry.  Do not expose inverter to rain or moisture. 
• DO NOT operate the inverter if you, the inverter, the device being operated, or 

any surface that may come into contact with the inverter are wet.  Water and 

other liquids can conduct electricity, which may lead to serious injury  

or death.  

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