Troubleshooting - Whistler 800 WATT POWER INVERTER Owner's Manual

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.
Solution
Add a Ferrite data line filter
on to the TV power cord.
This filter is available at
Radio Shack,
part number 273-105.
Solution
Use true RMS reading
meter.
See "For You Technical
Types"
Section of this manual.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: Low Battery Alarm On All The Time
Problem
Input voltage below
10.5 volts.
Poor or weak battery
condition.
Inadequate power being
delivered to the inverter
or excessive voltage drop.
Red LED On
Problem
Equipment has a high
start up surge.
Battery voltage below
10 volts.
Equipment being operated
draws too much power.
Inverter is too hot (thermal
shutdown mode).
Solution
Keep input voltage above
10.5 volts to maintain
regulation.
Replace battery.
Use lower gauge wire.
Solution
Turn inverter power switch
OFF (O) and then ON (l)
again until the inverter
powers your appliance.
Repeat as necessary
to get your appliance
"started".
Recharge or replace
battery.
Use a higher capacity
inverter or do not use this
equipment.
Allow inverter to cool.
Check for adequate
ventilation. Reduce the
load on the inverter to
rated continuous power
output.
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