Schumacher PI-1000 owner manual Maintenance Instructions, Troubleshooting, Problem Reason Solution

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11.MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

11.1After use and before performing maintenance, unplug the device and disconnect the inverter from the 12 volt power supply.

11.2Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the battery terminals, cords, and the inverter case.

11.3Ensure that all of the inverter components are in place and in good working condition.

11.4Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.

11.5All other servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.

12.Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

REASON

SOLUTION

Red LED is on, audible alarm

Poor contact at terminals.

Check connections at power

is on, and/or inverter does not

 

supply.

function.

Fuse blown.

See “IF THE INVERTER

 

 

 

FUSE BLOWS” section.

 

Inverter shutdown.

See “LED INDICATOR AND

 

 

SHUTDOWN PROTECTION”

 

 

section.

 

Inverter may not be working

See Warranty and call

 

properly.

Customer Service 1-800-621-

 

 

5485 (Hours: 7 am – 5 pm

 

 

CST).

13.BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS

13.1When an inverter problem arises, make certain that the power supply is operating properly (fully charged). Double check all connections for correct polarity and the quality of the connections from the cables to the connectors and from the connectors to the inverter. The connectors must be clean.

13.2When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the complete manual and call the customer service number for information that will usually eliminate the need for return.

If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem or for information about troubleshooting,

call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.

1-800-621-5485

7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time Monday through Friday

14.SPECIFICATIONS

 

Model: PI-1000

Maximum Continuous Power

 

1000 Watts

Surge Capability (Peak Power)

 

2000 Watts

No Load Current Draw

 

<0.6A

Wave Form

 

Modified Sine Wave

Input Voltage Range

 

10.5V – 15.5V DC

Output Voltage Range

 

110V – 125V AC

Low Battery Alarm

 

Audible, 10.3V – 10.6V DC

Low Battery Shutdown

 

9.7V – 10.3V DC

High Battery Shutdown

 

15.0V – 16.0V DC

Optimum Efficiency

 

>85%

 

 

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