Whistler 200/400 WATT Owner's Manual page 7

OPERATION
• 400 watt model - If the supplied cables are too short
to allow for placement of the inverter in a desired
location, the inverter may be connected to the power
source using a #8 wire, up to 12' - #4 wire for longer
lengths. The steps outlined for making the connec-
tion and the related safety precautions remain
unchanged.
7. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the ON (I) position.
The LED Indicator Light should glow GREEN confirm-
ing that there is power running to the inverter.
8. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the OFF (O) position.
(The GREEN LED Power Indicator light may "blink"
briefly and/or the internal audible alarm may make a
momentary "chirp". This is normal).
9. Confirm that the equipment or appliance to be oper-
ated is turned off. Plug the equipment or appliance
into one of the three AC receptacles on the front
panel of the the inverter.
10. Turn the inverter to the ON (I) position. Turn on the
equipment or appliance.
Note:
• As indicated in Step 7 above, the audible alarm may
make a momentary "chirp" when the inverter is
turned OFF (O). The same alarm may also sound
when the inverter is being connected to or discon-
nected from the 12 volt power source. Again, this is
normal.
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OPERATION
• The use of an extension cord from the inverter to the appli-
ance or equipment being operated will not significantly
decrease the power being generated by the inverter. For
best operating results, the extension cord should be no
more than 50 feet long.
• Check frequently to ensure that the input and output con-
nections are secure. Loose connections may damage the
inverter or the power source or may generate excessive
heat.
Important Information on Battery Chargers
Using your inverter to recharge 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 com-
patibility with sine wave inverters if you're unsure.
Although we advise against it, if you attempt to recharge a charg-
ing unit, monitor the temperature of the charging unit for approx-
imately 10 minutes. If the charging unit becomes unusually warm,
disconnect it from the inverter immediately.
Don't Blow A Fuse.
This inverter is equipped with an internal spade type fuse(s). With
reasonable care, it should not be necessary to replace the fuse(s)
in your inverter. We have included an "open fuse" monitor on the
DC panel.
Most blown fuses are the result of reverse polarity or a short circuit
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