OPERATION
Making the Connection.
This inverter is designed to connect to your 12 volt battery using the light socket plug or by the supplied battery cables (for appliances over 150 watts* 400 watt model).
Making The Connection.
1.Make certain that the inverter rocker switch is in the OFF (O) position.
2.Connect the lighter plug or hardwire cables to the power input terminals at the rear of the inverter and tighten the screws to make a secure connection. Do not use tools to tighten these screws.
Steps 3 - 5 are used when and appliance requires over 150 watts.* Step 6 is for appliances under 150 watts.*
3.Connect the cable from the (BLACK) Negative
4.Confirm that the cable you have just installed is prop- erly connected. Specifically, make certain that the cable is connected to the Negative
5.Connect the cable from the (RED) Positive (+) terminal on the inverter to the Positive (+) terminal on the power source.
BATTERY | RED (+) | |
BLACK | ||
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OPERATION
6.Remove the cigarette lighter and push the adapter plug firmly into the cigarette lighter socket.* (Make certain both the socket and adapter plugs are clean.)
Note:
•If the equipment or appliance you intend to operate requires more than 150 watts of continuous power, this inverter should be connected directly to the power source using the Hard Wire Cables (400 watt model) or the optional Hard Wire Adapter P/N PP010DC. Failure to do so may result in serious damage to the power cord or to the cigarette socket lighter wiring.
•Loose connections can result in a severe decrease in volt- age which may cause damage to the wires and insulation.
•Failure to make proper connection between the inverter and the power source will result in reverse polarity. Reverse polarity will blow the internal fuses in the invert- er and may cause permanent damage to the inverter. Damage caused by reverse polarity is not covered under the WHISTLER warranty.
•Making the connection between the Positive terminals may cause a spark as a result of current flowing to the capacitors in the inverter. This is a normal occurrence. Due to the potential for sparking, however, it is extreme- ly important that both the inverter and the 12 volt battery be well removed from any possible source of flammable fumes or gases.
Failure to heed this warning could result in fire or explo- sion.
*Some vehicle lighter sockets may only supply 10 amps or approximately 100 watts. If so, use the hardwire cables. Check vehicle’s owner’s manual for lighter socket fuse rating.
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