Whistler 800 WATT POWER INVERTER owner manual Important Information on Battery Chargers

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OPERATION

7.Turn the inverter rocker switch to the OFF (O) position. (The GREEN LED Power Indicator light may “blink” briefly and/or the internal audible alarm may make a momentary “chirp”. This is normal).

8.Confirm that the equipment or appliance to be oper- ated is turned off. Plug the equipment or appliance into one of the three AC receptacles on the front panel of the the inverter.

9.Turn the inverter to the ON (I) position. Turn on the

equipment or appliance. Note:

As indicated in Step 7 above, the audible alarm may make a momentary “chirp” when the inverter is turned OFF (O). The same alarm may also sound when the inverter is being connected to or discon- nected from the 12 volt power source. Again, this is normal.

The use of an extension cord from the inverter to the appliance or equipment being operated will not sig- nificantly decrease the power being generated by the inverter. For best operating results, the extension cord should be no more than 50 feet long.

Check frequently to ensure that the input and output connections are secure. Loose connections may dam- age the inverter, the power source, or may generate excessive heat.

OPERATION

Important Information on Battery Chargers

Using your inverter to recharge units designed to charge such portable equipment as power tools, flashlights, video cameras and laptop computers may cause damage to the inverter or the charging unit. Check with the appliance manufacturer for compatibility with sine wave inverters if you’re unsure.

Although we advise against it, if you attempt to recharge a charging unit, monitor the temperature of the charging unit for approximately 10 minutes. If the charging unit becomes unusually warm, disconnect it from the inverter immediately.

Don’t Blow A Fuse.

This inverter is equipped with three 35 amp spade type fuses. With reasonable care, it should not be necessary to replace the fuse(s) in your inverter. We have included an “open fuse” monitor on the DC panel.

Most blown fuses are the result of reverse polarity or a short circuit within the appliance or equipment being operated. If the fuse(s) does blow, turn off and disconnect the appliance or equipment from the inverter immediately, repair the related problem and replace the fuse(s). The internal fuses are replaceable, however, only an electronically knowledge- able person should attempt fuse replacement.

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Contents Watt Introduction Hours Monday Friday Am 500 pm CTWhistler Features Table of Contents Inverter Basics Important Information Getting Started Inverter Basics Operation Important Information on Battery Chargers System ready Additional FeaturesOpen fuse Low Battery Voltage Alarm/Shutdown Protection Care and MaintenanceTrue sine wave typical of home AC outlet Operating PrinciplesFor You Technical Types Basic Operating Principles Assume that the measured waveform will be a pure sine waveOperation Summary Troubleshooting Specifications Consumer Warranty WarrantyService Under Warranty Warranty