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OWNER’S MANUAL PPIOOOAC, PPI 500AC & .PP2500AC HIGH SURGE POWER INVERTERS WHISTLER ENHANCED DRIVING TOOLS...
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Included in the WHISTLER line is a special selection of products we call “Enhanced Driving Tools.” These products range from portable jump start systems to high intensity flashlights to radar detectors and are...
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This lower power requirement is referred to as the “continuous load.” In order to ensure that the capacity of your WHISTLER inverter is suffi- cient to meet the required start up load, you must first determine the power consumption of the equipment or appliance you plan to operate.
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Failure to do so may result in damage to the inverter or equipment or serious personal injury WHISTLER PP1 OQOAC & PP1 500AC Front View a). ON/OFF Switch. This switch controls the flow of power from the power source to the inverter.
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OWNER’S MANUAL b). High Temperature LED Indicator Light. This light will turn RED and the inverter will automatically shut down when the internal tempera- ture exceeds design parameters for safe operation. When this occurs, turn the equipment or appliance off. In the event of excess temperature, the High Speed Cooling Fan also will automatically turn on.
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Chassis Ground Terminal Lug. Note: • The 2500 model inverter incorporates all of the operating and safety features of the 1000 and 1500 models. In addition to these common features, the WHISTLER 2500 is equipped with circuit breakers and a...
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OWNER’S MANUAL terminal for making a direct connection between the inverter and an electrical distribution panel. WHISTLER PP2500AC Inverter Front View ON/OFF Switch. High Temperature LED Indicator Light. Over Load LED Indicator Light. d). Battery Current & Voltage Bar Graph Meters.
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10. The WHISTLER 1000 utilizes 50 amps of battery power to operate an appliance with a 500 watt continuous load requirement. (500 +10 50). 3. Conclusion: The reserve power of the battery is sufficient to satisfy the continuous load demand placed on the inverter for a maximum of about one hour.
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This multiple parallel battery option is especially recommended for the WHISTLER 2500 due to the high level of amps this model re- quires to produce 2500 watts of continuous load. Wire Cable Gauges.
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WHISTLER PPIOOOAC, PPI500AC & PP2500AC cdI~ (To make these connections on the 2500 model, remove the supplied nut at each terminal on the inverter, install the wire connectors flush with the metal backing plates and refasten the nuts securely. Do not overtighten these nuts).
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OWNER’S MANUAL 7. Turn the inverter ON (I). Check the Bar Graph Meter on the front panel. The Voltage Bar Graph should read between 11 and 14 volts depending on the voltage of the power source. If the reading is not within this range, check the voltage of the powersource and the terminal connections on the power source and the inverter to make sure they are secure.
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WHISTLER PPIOOOAC, PPI500AC & PP2500AC You’ll Get A Charge Out Of This. (Or Maybe Not). Using the inverter to recharge charging units associated with such equip- ment as portable power tools, flashlights, video cameras and laptop computers may cause damage to the inverter or the charging unit.
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WHISTLER PP1000AC, PP1 SOQAC, PP2500AC Inverter Modified Sine Wave The modified sine wave produced by WHISTLER inverters has a root mean square (RMS) voltage of 110 volts. The majority of AC voltme- ters are calibrated for RMS voltage and assume that the measured...
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WHISTLER PPI OQOAC, PP1 500AC & PP2500AC Consequently, these meters will not read the RMS modified sine wave voltage correctly and, when measuring the inverter output, the meters will read about 20 to 30 volts too low. To accurately measure...
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OWNER’S MANUAL In Review. • Never attempt to operate the inverter from any power source other than a 12 volt battery. (—) • Always ensure the power cable terminal connections run Negative (-.) to Negative and Positive (+) to Positive Check these connec- (+).
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WHISTLER PPIOOOAC, PPI500AC & PP2500AC Troubleshooting PROBLEM: Low or No Output Voltage Problem Solution Poor contact with battery Clean terminals thoroughly. terminals. Battery voltage below Recharge or replace battery. 10.5 volts. Equipment being operated Use a higher capacity inverter draws too much power.
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OWNER’S MANUAL PROBLEM: Battery Alarm On The Time Problem Solution Input voltage below 10.5 volts. Keep input voltage above 10.5 volts to maintain regulation. Poor or weak battery condition. Replace battery. Inadequate power being Use lower gauge wire. delivered to the inverter or See “Wire Cable Gauges”...
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ConsumerWarranty Your Whistler product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of three years from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed improperly, if the housing has been removed, or if the serial number is missin~,•...
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If you have questions Concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call customer technical service: 1-800-531-0004 Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm EST WHISTLER PP1000AC WATT INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Continuous Power 1000 Watts Maximum Surge Capability (Peak Power)
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WHISTLER CORPORATION 16 ELIZABETH DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824 CUSTOMER TECHNICAL SERVICE TEL. 800/531-0004 WHISTLER 1997...
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