IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Important Information About Your New WHISTLER Inverter.
This manual will provide you with directions for the safe and efficient operation of your WHISTLER GO AC 150 Watt or 350 Watt Inverter. Read the manual carefully before using your new WHISTLER Inverter and keep the manual on file for future reference.
Notes:
Your WHISTLER inverter is designed to operate from a 12 volt power source only. Never attempt to connect your Whistler inverter to any other power source, including any AC power source.
•Do not attempt to connect the PP150AC Inverter directly to the 12 volt power source other than using the supplied adapter cord and plug or the optional WHISTLER 12 volt hard wire adapter kit (Part Number PP010DC).
•Do not attempt to modify the adapter cords, plugs or any of the elements that comprise the PP350AC hard wire adapter kit.
•110 volts of current can be lethal. Improper use of your WHISTLER inverter may result in property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
•Check with the appliance manufacturer for compati- bility with modified sinewave inverters. Some appliances may not work well or not at all. This is espe- cially true for medical equipment. For more information on compatibility issues, please visit our inverter FAQ page at
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INVERTER BASICS
Getting Started
Power equipment and appliances which operate with motors or tubes require an initial surge of power to get them up and running. This power surge is referred to as the "starting load" or "peak load." (By comparison, electrical devices such as standard light bulbs do not require a large starting load). Once the equipment or appliance has been powered up, it settles down to a slower pace and requires far less electrical power to operate. This lower power requirement is referred to as the "continuous load."
In order to ensure that the capacity of your WHISTLER invert- er is sufficient to meet the required start up load, you must first determine the power consumption of the equipment or appliance you plan to operate.
Power consumption is rated either in wattage or in amperes, and information regarding the required "watts" or "amps" generally is stamped or printed on most appliances and equipment. If this information is not indicated on the appli- ance or equipment, check the owner’s manual. Contact the appliance or equipment manufacturer to determine if the device you are using (TV’s, battery
If the power consumption is rated in amps, multiply the num- ber of amps by 110 (AC voltage) to determine the compara- ble wattage rating. As a general rule, you can determine the required start up load by multiplying the wattage rating by 10.
For further information on the fundamental operating prin- ciples of WHISTLER inverters and related technical data, see "Technical Operating Principles"
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