Whistler 800 WATT POWER INVERTER owner manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM: TV Interference

Problem

Solution

Electrical interference from

Add a Ferrite data line filter

inverter.

on to the TV power cord.

 

This filter is available at

 

Radio Shack,

 

part number 273-105.

 

 

PROBLEM: Low or No Output Voltage

Problem

Solution

Using incorrect type of

Use true RMS reading

voltmeter to test output

meter.

voltage.

See "For You Technical

 

Types"

 

Section of this manual.

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM: Low Battery Alarm On All The Time

Problem

Solution

Input voltage below

Keep input voltage above

10.5 volts.

10.5 volts to maintain

 

regulation.

Poor or weak battery

Replace battery.

condition.

 

Inadequate power being

Use lower gauge wire.

delivered to the inverter

 

or excessive voltage drop.

 

 

 

Red LED On

Problem

Solution

Equipment has a high

Turn inverter power switch

start up surge.

OFF (O) and then ON (l)

 

again until the inverter

 

powers your appliance.

 

Repeat as necessary

 

to get your appliance

 

"started".

Battery voltage below

Recharge or replace

10 volts.

battery.

Equipment being operated

Use a higher capacity

draws too much power.

inverter or do not use this

 

equipment.

Inverter is too hot (thermal

Allow inverter to cool.

shutdown mode).

Check for adequate

 

ventilation. Reduce the

 

load on the inverter to

 

rated continuous power

 

output.

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Contents Watt Hours Monday Friday Am 500 pm CT IntroductionTable of Contents Whistler FeaturesImportant Information Inverter BasicsGetting Started Inverter Basics Operation Important Information on Battery Chargers Additional Features System readyOpen fuse Care and Maintenance Low Battery Voltage Alarm/Shutdown ProtectionOperating Principles For You Technical Types Basic Operating PrinciplesAssume that the measured waveform will be a pure sine wave True sine wave typical of home AC outletOperation Summary Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Consumer WarrantyService Under Warranty Warranty