Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 800 WATT POWER INVERTER del fabbricante Whistler
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OWNER’S MANUAL 800 W A TT POWER INVERTER THE WHISTLER GROUP , INC CORPORA TE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. W alton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (479) 273-6012 F AX (479) 273-2927 www .whistlergr oup.com CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N. Dixieland Rd. Rogers, AR 72756 Consumer Relations T el (800) 531-0004 Email: info@whistlergr oup.
1 If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call consumer relations: 1-800-531-0004 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT Please keep the receipt in a safe place. Y ou may r egister your product online at www .
A Wor d About WHISTLER Inverters. Whistler inverters convert low voltage, direct curr ent (DC) to 110 volt alternating household current (AC). The AC output is called “modified sine wave”. See “T echnical Operating Principles” section for more information.
INVERTER BASICS Getting Started Power equipment and appliances which operate with motors or tubes requir e an initial surge of power to get them up and running.
INVERTER BASICS Don’t Push It. Although your Whi stle r inverter has the capacity to provide power output (excess current) equal to appr oximately two times its rated wattage capacity for a very bri.
OPERA TION Making the Connection. This inverter is designed to connect to your 12 volt battery by the supplied #8 gauge cables. 1. Make certain that the inverter’ s rocker switch is in the OFF (O) position. 2. Connect the cables to the power input terminals at the rear of the inverter and tighten the scr ews to make a secure connection.
Important Information on Battery Chargers Using your inverter to rechar ge units designed to charge such portable equipment as power tools, flashlights, video cameras and laptop computers may cause damage to the inverter or the charging unit. Check with the appliance manufacturer for compatibility with sine wave inverters if you’re unsur e.
13 ADDITIONAL FEA TURES Automatic Shut Down & Related Safety Features. Each Whistler inverter model has an unique LED Indicator warning light system which operates in conjunction with the automatic shut down feature . These indicator lights operate as follows: GREEN LED: System ready .
2. Low Battery V oltage Alarm/Shutdown Protection a) When the input voltage from the 12 volt power sour ce drops below 10.5 volts, an audible tone will be hear d. This is the low battery voltage alarm. b) The inverter will automatically shut down when the input voltage drops below 9.
17 16 OPERA TING PRINCIPLES OPERA TING PRINCIPLES assume that the measured waveform will be a pur e sine wave. Consequently , these meters will not read the RMS modified sine wave voltage correctly and, when measuring your Wh is tl er inverter output, the meters will read about 20 to 30 volts too low .
OPERA TION SUMMAR Y 19 OPERA TION SUMMAR Y 18 • This inverter is designed to be connected to the power source with the supplied cables or with #4 wir e up to 12’ - #2 wire for longer length. When utilizing the sup- plied cables do not attempt to modify or lengthen them.
21 20 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Low Battery Alarm On All The Time Problem Solution Input voltage below Keep input voltage above 10.5 volts. 10.5 volts to maintain regulation. Poor or weak battery Replace battery . condition. Inadequate power being Use lower gauge wire.
SPECIFICA TIONS 23 22 TROUBLESHOOTING WHISTLER 800 WA TT INVERTER SPECIFICA TIONS Maximum Continuous Power .....................800 Watts Maximum Surge Capability (Peak Power) 1600 W atts No Load Current Draw ....................................<0.
W ARRANTY IMPORT ANT : Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Ther efore, please ship your inverter insured with r eturn receipt requested. 2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed: • Y our name and street addr ess (for shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone number , (No P .
W ARRANTY Service Out Of W arranty Inverters will be repair ed at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’ s original warranty has expired. • Dated store receipt is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without its serial number .
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