Troubleshooting, Problem Reason Solution

9.Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	REASON	SOLUTION

Alarm is On	Display shows . Device	Cycle the inverter power OFF
	has a short circuit or	and ON.
	demands too much surge	If problem persists, use a
	power.	If problem persists, use a
		larger inverter or a smaller
		device.
		Remove the defective device.
		See warranty and call
		Customer Service 1-800-621-
		5485 (Hours 7:00 am to 5:00
		pm CST).
	Display shows . 12-volt	Recharge/replace battery
	battery is too low.
	Display shows voltage in	12-volt battery is low.
	between 10.5 and 11.0-volts.	Recharge/replace battery.
		Recharge/replace battery.
		The inverter will automatically
		shut off after battery voltage
		reaches 10.5-volts.
	Display shows . 12-volt	If in a vehicle, repair/replace
	voltage is too high.	the alternator or charging
		system.
		Use a properly sized and
		rated 12-volt battery.
		If the input voltage returns to
		15-volts or less, the inverter
		will automatically restart.
	Display shows .Device	Cycle the inverter power OFF
	demands more than the	and ON.
	inverter’s continuous power	If problem persists, use a
	rating.	If problem persists, use a
		larger inverter or a smaller
		device.
	Display shows . Inverter	Increase the ventilation to the
	is too hot.	inverter.
		Move the inverter to a cooler
		area.
		Reduce the power
		consumption of the device.
		The inverter will automatically
		reset after cooling.

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