6.PROTECTIVE FEATURES OF THE INVERTER
Your POWER INVERTER monitors the following potentially hazardous conditions:
Low Battery Voltage - This condition is not harmful to the inverter but could damage the power source. An audible alarm will sound when input voltage drops to 10.6. The POWER INVERTER automatically shuts down when input voltage drops to 10.0 volts. When the condition is corrected, the unit may be restarted.
Over Voltage Protection - The POWER INVERTER will automatically shut down when the input voltage exceeds 15 volts DC.
Short Circuit Protection - Reverse polarity or a short circuit condition will usually result in an external or internal fuse being blown.
Overload Protection - The inverter will automatically shut down when the continuous draw exceeds 750 watts. When the overload is removed the inverter will
Over Temperature Protection - When the temperature sensor inside the POWER INVERTER reaches 150 degrees F, the unit will automatically shut down. Allow the unit to cool for at least 15 minutes before restarting after a
Low Battery Alarm - An alarm will sound when the voltage from the battery drops to 10.6 volts. This is an indication that the battery needs to be recharged. The user should stop operation of the electronic device at this time, since the inverter will shut down automatically shortly thereafter, when the battery voltage drops to 10 volts. Start your engine to recharge the battery.
If the low voltage alarm sounds when the battery is fully charged, follow the steps for solving lack of output power in the Troubleshooting Guide. The alarm will sound when the inverter is overloaded, in thermal shutdown, or if there is an excessive voltage drop between the battery and inverter.
NOTE: It is normal for the alarm to sound while the unit is being connected to, or disconnected from, the power source. This is not indicative of a problem.
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