PMP200XL Models
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM: Low or No Output Voltage
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| Poor contact with | Unplug and reinsert 12 |
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| battery terminals. | battery clips. |
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| Using incorrect type of | Use true RMS reading meter. |
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PROBLEM: Red LED On
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| Battery voltage below | Recharge or replace battery. |
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| Equipment being operated | Use a higher capacity inverter |
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| draws too much power. | or do not use this equipment. |
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| Inverter is too hot (thermal | Allow inverter to cool. |
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| shutdown mode). | Check for adequate ventilation. |
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| Reduce the load on the |
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| Unit may be defective. | See Warranty and call |
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| PROBLEM: TV Interference |
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PROBLEM: Low Battery Alarm On All The Time
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| Input voltage below10.5 ± 0.5 volts. | Keep input voltage above 10.5±0.5 |
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| Poor or weak | Recharge or |
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| battery condition. | replace battery. |
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| Inadequate power being | Check condition of cigarette |
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| delivered to the inverter | lighter socket. Clean or |
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| or excessive voltage drop. | replace if necessary |
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PROBLEM: TV Does Not Work
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| TV does not turn on. |
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| start up surge and power | |
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| consumption. | |
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| A larger inverter may | |
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| 12/22/05 9:09:50 AM | |