Can I Run Fluorescent Lighting From My Inverter?; How Do I Check Or Change The Fuses? - Projecta IM300 Instructions Manual

Q. Can I run fluorescent lighting from my inverter?
A.
be slow to start.
Fluorescent lights are an inductive & capacitive load and often draw at least twice as much
power from the inverter than their normal rating to start.
correction capacitors. Power factor correction is used in normal buildings to help smooth out the
capacitor. The light should then be marked "For Inverter Use only".
Q. Why does it damage the inverter if the battery leads are connected back to front?
A. Your inverter uses sophisticated electronics to convert DC battery power to AC mains power.
If you accidentally connect the inverter to the battery incorrectly (reverse polarity) a large current
will be drawn by the inverter which will blow the protection fuses, as this occurs some of the high
current could damage sensitive electronic components. Because of this risk it is important to
always double-check the battery polarity before making any connections.
Q. How do I check or change the fuses?
A.
unit does not function, disconnect the inverter from the DC power source and disconnect any AC
appliances. Remove the black fuse caps, then remove the fuses and check if they are blown.
Replace blown fuses with the spares provided or standard automotive blade fuse of the correct
rating. The IM1000 & IM2000 contain internal fuses, these should only be checked or replaced
by a qualified electrical appliance repairer.
THE DC SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE ANY REPAIR, THEN TURN THE ON/OFF
SWITCH OF THE INVERTER "ON" TO DISCHARGE THE CAPACITORS.
Q. Why do lights operating from the inverter start dim and then get brighter.
A. Projecta inverters feature "Peak Power Technology". This feature allows the inverter to ramp up
its voltage output. This gradual increase in power allows appliances to operate with a "Soft-
Start" ensuring superior operation and helps the inverter to power inductive loads.
Q. Why does the fan only operate sometimes on IM600, IM1000 & IM2000 inverters?
A. These inverters feature a temperature controlled automatic cooling fan that only operates when
needed. This allows the inverter to run very quite for most of the time.
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uorescent lights should be avoided, because they contain power factor
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uorescent lights must