Whistler PP200 Owner's Manual page 7

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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 re m a i n
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).
8. 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 re c h a rge units designed to charge such
p o rtable equipment as power tools, flashlights, video cameras and
laptop computers may cause damage to the inverter or t h e
c h a rging 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 re c h a rge a charg-
ing unit, monitor the temperature of the charging unit for appro x-
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 either a 20 amp (lighter socket - 400
watt model) or a 40 amp spade type fuse (20 amp 200 watt
model). With reasonable care, it should not be necessary to
replace the fuse(s) in your invert e r.
Most blown fuses are the result of reverse polarity or a short circ u i t
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