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- Page 1 XP100i POWER INVERTER OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 Our mission is to provide products that improve your driving experience. Whistler offers a complete line of DC to AC inverters ranging in capacity from 100 Watts to 3000 Watts. These inverters offer advanced technology, dependable operation and will provide years of reliable service when used in accordance with our operating instructions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Features Description ............... 4 Important Information ............. 5 Inverter Basics ................. 6 Operation ................8 Care & Maintenance ............. 11 Operating Principles ............. 13 Operation Summary ............. 15 Specifications ................ 16 Warranty Information ............17... -
Page 4: Features Description
FEATURES DESCRIPTION WHISTLER inverters convert low voltage, direct current (DC) to 115 volt alternating household current (AC). The AC output is called “modified sine wave”. See “Operating Principles” section for more information. Depending on the model and its rated capacity, WHISTLER inverters draw power either from standard 12 volt automobile and marine batteries or from portable high power 12 volt sources. -
Page 5: Important Information
Never attempt to connect your Whistler inverter to any other power source, including any AC power source. • 115 volts can be lethal. Improper use of your WHISTLER inverter may result in property damage, personal injury or loss of life. -
Page 6: Inverter Basics
This lower power requirement is referred to as the “continuous load.” In order to ensure that the capacity of your WHISTLER inverter is sufficient to meet the required start up load, you must first determine the power consumption of the equipment or appliance you plan to operate. - Page 7 INVERTER BASICS For example, the XP100i watt model has a maximum continuous rating of 100 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 100 watts or less.
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Page 8: Operation
OPERATION Getting Started 1. Remove your lighter or remove the cover to the vehicle’s power port and insert the 12 volt power plug firmly into the lighter receptacle in your vehicle. 2. The LED Indicator light will illuminate confirming inverter is operational. - Page 9 OPERATION Operation The inverter will turn itself off automatically when: 1. The power input from the battery drops to 10 volts. 2. The power input from the battery exceeds 15 volts. 3. The continuous draw of the equipment or appliance being operated exceeds 100 watts.
- Page 10 OPERATION Some Powerful Advice. When driving with the inverter in operation, make certain that neither the inverter nor the power cords will impede safe operation of your vehicle. Keep the unit and all cords clear of the steering wheel, gas, brake and clutch pedals and gear shift. To maintain your inverter in proper working condition, note the following important safety precautions: •...
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Page 11: Care & Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE In Review. • Never attempt to operate the inverter from any power source other than a 12-volt DC battery. • The inverter is designed to be connected to the lighter socket or power port with the 12-volt power plug. Do not attempt to modify the power plug. - Page 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Important Information on Battery Chargers Using your inverter with battery chargers for 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 modified sine wave inverters if you’re unsure. Although we advise against it, if you attempt to use a charging unit, monitor the temperature of the charging unit for approximately 10 minutes.
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Page 13: Operating Principles
OPERATING PRINCIPLES For You Technical Types. WHISTLER inverters work in two stages. During the first stage, the DC to DC converter increases the DC input voltage from the power source (e.g. a 12 volt battery) to 145 volts DC. In the second stage, the high voltage DC is converted to 115 volts (60 Hz AC) using advanced power MOSFET transistors in a full bridge configuration. - Page 14 Consequently, these meters will not read the RMS modified sine wave voltage correctly and, when measuring your WHISTLER inverter output, the meters will read about 20 to 30 volts too low. To...
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Page 15: Operation Summary
OPERATION SUMMARY • Make certain the rated power consumption of the appliance or equipment you wish to operate is compatible with the capacity of your inverter. • If the rated power consumption of the equipment is in the range of the maximum specified wattage of your converter, test the inverter to ensure that it will operate properly. -
Page 16: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS WHISTLER XP100i INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Continuous Power ........100 Watts Maximum Surge (Peak Power) ........200 Watts* No Load Current Draw ..........≤0.3 A Waveform ..........Modified Sine Wave Input Voltage ............11– 15.5 +/- .5V AC Receptacle ..........115V AC 3 Prong Fuse ............ -
Page 17: Warranty Information
All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to one (1) year. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this product including but not limited to loss of time,... - Page 18 1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured. Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time. IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. CODs will not be accepted! 2.
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Page 19: Service Out Of Warranty
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum service fee, you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist who will outline options available to you. IMPORTANT: When returning your unit for service, be certain to include a...
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