Whistler PRO-200W, PRO-400W owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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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

 

 

electronic part stores.

.

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM: Low or No Output Voltage

Problem

 

Solution

Using incorrect type of

 

Use a 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

(400 watt model)

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.

 

 

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 Pro-200W, Pro-400W Hours Monday Friday Am 500 pm CT IntroductionTable of Contents Whistler FeaturesImportant Information Inverter BasicsInverter Basics Operation Making the ConnectionOperation Additional Features Automatic Shut Down & Related Safety FeaturesCare and Maintenance Low Battery Voltage Alarm/Shutdown ProtectionOperating Principles Modified sine wave produced by the InverterOperation Summary Troubleshooting ProblemSpecifications Warranty Warranty