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Troubleshooting Reference

Table 4	Troubleshooting reference
Problem		Possible Cause	Solution
Measured		Use of	Modified sinewave (MSW) output
output voltage		average-reading, AC	of the Jazz PP 300 C requires true
is too low.		voltmeter to read	RMS reading meter, such as Fluke
		output voltage.	87 series, for accurate measurement.
		Battery is almost fully	Press Battery Status button and
		discharged.	recharge the Jazz PP 300 C as
			necessary. Battery Level indicators
			are only accurate when the Jazz PP
			300 C has been disconnected from
			all appliances and all charging
			sources for fifteen minutes.
The battery		No voltage is present	Connect battery clips of the jump-
clips of the		at the battery clips of	start cable correctly to the external
jump-start		the jump-start cable	battery.
cables measure		unless they are
zero volts.		properly connected to
		the external battery.
Charging light		No AC power at wall	Ensure power is available at
is Off when		receptacle.	receptacle.
AC Charger is		AC Charger is faulty.	Replace AC Charger.
connected
Overload		Appliance power	Unplug the appliance and confirm
shutdown		requirements exceed	that the appliance’s power
		the capacity of the	requirement is 300 watts or less
		Jazz PP 300 C.	before attempting to restart the
			appliance.
Extreme		Appliance power	Replace the fuse with a 40 A, 32
overload, 40		requirements greatly	VDC automotive blade-type fuse
amp external		exceed the capability	which is available at many
fuse opens.		of the Jazz PP 300 C.	automotive parts stores.
			Reduce appliance power
			requirements to within power rating
			of the Jazz PP 300 C.

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