OPERATION
Note:
•All WHISTLER inverters are shipped with a replace- ment fuse. Do not install a fuse with a higher rating than that specified. Doing so may damage the inveter.
•This same precaution also applies when the vehicle’s cigarette lighter fuse is blown. Always replace the cig- arette lighter fuse with a fuse of the same type and rat- ing as indicated in the vehicle’s owner’s manual.
•Make certain to correct the source of the overload which caused the blown fuse before turning your inverter back ON (l).
The Power Source.
When the engine is off, most batteries will provide an ample power supply to the inverter for one to two hours. The actual length of time is a function of several variables including the age and condition of the battery and the power demand being placed on it by the equipment being operated with the inverter.
If you are using the inverter while the engine is off, we recommend you start the engine every hour and let it run for at least 10 minutes to recharge the battery. We also recom- mend that the device plugged into the inverter be turned off before turning over the engine.
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OPERATION
Although it is not necessary to unplug the inverter when turn- ing over the engine, the inverter may momentarily cease operation as the battery voltage decreases. When the invert- er is not supplying power, it draws very low amperage from the battery (<0.10 A to <0.20 A depending on the model) and may be left connected to the battery for up to three hours. However, we recommend the inverter always be disconnect- ed when not in use.
Note:
•Inverters will not operate with certain automotive sys- tems unless the ignition is on. If the inverter is not generating power, try turning the ignition to the accessory position.
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