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Whistler GO AC PP150AC Owner's Manual

High surge power inverters
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THE WHISTLER GROUP
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
13016 N. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927
www.whistlergroup.com
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
16 Elizabeth Drive
Chelmsford, MA 01824
TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1492
CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER
1201 N. Dixieland Rd.
Rogers, AR 72756
Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004
Email: info@whistlergroup.com
P/N PP150/350MAN
©WHISTLER 2000
OWNER'S MANUAL
PP150AC &
PP350AC
HIGH SURGE POWER INVERTERS

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  • Page 1 THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927 www.whistlergroup.com PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 16 Elizabeth Drive Chelmsford, MA 01824 TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1492 CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N. Dixieland Rd.
  • Page 2 Whistler p roducts are designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle more productive, more fullfilling, safer, or just simply m o re fun.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating Principles” section for more inform a t i o n . 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 4: Important Information

    This lower power re q u i rement is re f e rre d to as the "continuous load." In order to ensure that the capacity of your WHISTLER invert- er is sufficient to meet the re q u i red start up load, you must first determine the power consumption of the equipment or appliance you plan to operate.

  • Page 5: Don't Push It

    • Most heat generating appliances re q u i re start up loads in excess of 1000 watts and the WHISTLER 150 and 350 i n v e rters will not operate such appliances as coff e e makers, irons, hair dryers or heaters.

  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION Making the Connection. The PP150AC is designed to connect to your 12 volt battery t h rough the cigarette lighter socket on your dashboard . (See the following section for instructions for connecting the P P 3 5 0 A C ) .
  • Page 7 Don’t Blow A Fuse. The WHISTLER 150 is equipped with a 20 amp spade type fuse; the WHISTLER 350 with a 35 amp, spade type fuse. Wi t h reasonable care, it should not be necessary to replace the fuse in your invert e r.
  • Page 8 OPERATION Note: • All WHISTLER inverters are shipped with a replace- ment fuse. Do not install a fuse with a higher rating than that specified. Doing so may damage the inveter. • This same precaution also applies when the vehicle’s cigarette lighter fuse is blown.

  • Page 9: Additional & Safety Features

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES Automatic Shut Down & Related Safety Features. Each WHISTLER GO AC inverter model has an unique LED Indicator warning light system which operates in conjunction with the automatic shut down feature. These indicator lights operate as follows: GREEN LED: System re a d y.

  • Page 10: Care & Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE (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 s h i f t ) .
  • Page 11 The modified sine wave produced by your WHISTLER GO AC Inverter OPERATING PRINCIPLES The modified sine wave produced by your Whistler invert e r has a root mean square (RMS) voltage of 110 volts. The majority of AC voltmeters are calibrated for RMS voltage and assume that the measured waveform will be a pure sine w a v e .

  • Page 12: Operation Summary

    Never attempt to operate your WHISTLER inverter from any power source other than a 12 volt battery. • The WHISTLER 150 is designed for use only with the cig- a rette lighter socket adapter plug or the optional WHISTLER 12 volt hard wire adapter kit (part number PP010DC).

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: TV Interference Problem Solution Electrical interference from Add a Ferrite data line filter inverter. on to the TV power cord. This filter is available at RadioShack, part number 273-105. PROBLEM: Low or No Output Voltage Problem Solution Automotive system requires Turn ignition key to ignition to be on.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    TV is compatible with a modified sine wave. A larger inverter may be required. SPECIFICATIONS WHISTLER 150 WATT INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Continuous Power ...150 Watts Maximum Surge Capability (Peak Power)..300 Watts No Load Current Draw...<0.10 A Waveform ...Modified Sine Wave Operating Input Voltage Range...9.5 –...
  • Page 15 Rogers, AR. 72756 WARRANTY I M P O RTA N T: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. There f o re, please ship your unit insured with re t u rn receipt re q u e s t e d .
  • Page 16 Consumer Relations If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler invert e r, or re q u i re service during or after the w a rranty period, please call Consumer Relations at 1-800-531-0004. Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m.

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