Don't Push It - Whistler PRO-200W Owner's Manual

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INVERTER BASICS

Don't Push It.

Although your WHISTLER inverter has the capacity to
provide power output (excess current) equal to
approximately two times its rated wattage capacity for a
very brief period, it is designed to operate equipment and
appliances with start up load wattage ratings no higher than
its own maximum continuous wattage rating.
For example, the Pro-400W watt model has a maximum
continuous rating of 400 watts. Although this model has the
capacity to briefly provide more than its continuous power
(that is, excess current), it is designed to operate equipment
and appliances with start up load requirements of 400 watts
or less.
Consequently, if the start up load rating of your equipment
or appliance is slightly higher than the maximum continuous
rating of the inverter, the inverter will attempt to start loads
above the continuous rating for up to 10 seconds.
The inverter is designed to shut down automatically in the
event of a power overload. Testing appliances and
equipment with start up load ratings comparable to your
inverter wattage rating will not damage the inverter.
However, make sure the appliance you are testing is
compatible with modified sine wave inverters. See page 4
for more information.
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INVERTER BASICS
If a piece of equipment or an appliance will not operate, first
confirm that the inverter has been properly connected to
the 12 volt power source (See "Making The Connection"). If
all connections have been properly made, turn the inverter
rocker switch ON (l), OFF (O) and ON (l) again in quick
succession. If this procedure is unsuccessful, it is likely that
the inverter does not have the required start up capacity to
operate the equipment or appliance in question.
Note:
• Most heat generating appliances require start up loads
in excess of 1000 watts and this inverter will not operate
such appliances as coffee makers, irons, hair dryers or
heaters.
• The inverter's USB Port does not support data
communications.
• USB power is always on and independent of the
inverter's on/off switch.
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