Troubleshooting - Whistler 1000 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM: TV Interference
Problem
Electrical interference from
inverter.
PROBLEM: Low or No Output Voltage
Problem
Using incorrect type of
voltmeter to test output
voltage.
PROBLEM: Low Battery Alarm On All The Time
Problem
Input voltage below
11 volts.
Poor or weak battery
condition.
Inadequate power being
delivered to the inverter
or excessive voltage drop.
Solution
Add a Ferrite data line filter
on to the TV power cord.
This filter is available at
RadioShack,
part number 273-105.
Solution
Use true RMS reading
meter.
See "For You Technical
Types"
Section of this manual.
Solution
Keep input voltage above
11 volts to maintain
regulation.
Replace battery.
Use lower gauge wire. See
"Wire Cable Gauges"
section of this manual.
Keep wire length as short
as possible.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Overload or High Temp LED on
Problem Solution
Equipment has a high Turn inverter power switch
start up surge. OFF (O) and then ON (l)
again until the inverter
powers your appliance.
Repeat as necessary
to get your appliance
"started".
Battery voltage below Recharge or replace
10 volts. battery.
Equipment being operated Use a higher capacity
draws too much power. inverter or do not use this
equipment.
Inverter is too hot (thermal Allow inverter to cool.
shutdown mode). Check for adequate
ventilation. Reduce the
load on the inverter to
rated continuous power
output.
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