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. |
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| This filter is available at |
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| RadioShack, |
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| part number |
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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 |
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| Types" Section of this |
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| manual. |
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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. |
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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. |
20 | 21 |