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OWNER’S MANUAL
800 WATT
POWER INVERTER
THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
13016 N. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL (479) 273-6012 FAX (479) 273-2927
www.whistlergroup.com
CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER
1201 N. Dixieland Rd.
Rogers, AR 72756
Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004
Email: info@whistlergroup.com
P/N 205563
© 2004 The Whistler Group, Inc.
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INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product Dear Whistler Owner, please call consumer relations: For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It can be a mobile office, communications or entertainment center, or simply an expression of our personality. Whistler 1-800-531-0004 products are designed to make the time you spend in your Hours: vehicle more productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply more fun. Our mission is to provide p
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OVERLOAD LOW BATTERY POWER OUTPUT 110V AC TABLE OF CONTENTS WHISTLER FEATURES A Word About WHISTLER Inverters. Topic Page Features Summary......................................................................3 Whistler inverters convert low voltage, direct current (DC) Important Information................................................................4 to 110 volt alternating household current (AC). The AC output is called “modified sine wave”. See “Technical Inverter Basics ..............
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION INVERTER BASICS Important Information About Your New Whistler Getting Started Power equipment and appliances which operate with motors Inverter. or tubes require an initial surge of power to get them up and This manual will provide you with directions for the safe running. This power surge is referred to as the "starting load" and efficient operation of your Whistler Inverter. Read the or "peak load." (By comparison, electrical devices such as manual carefully before us
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INVERTER BASICS INVERTER BASICS Don’t Push It. If a piece of equipment or an appliance will not operate, first Although your Whistler inverter has the capacity to provide confirm that the inverter has been properly connected to power output (excess current) equal to approximately two the 12 volt power source (See "Making The Connection"). If times its rated wattage capacity for a very brief period, it is all connections have been properly made, turn the inverter designed to operate equipment
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OPERATION OPERATION Making the Connection. Note: This inverter is designed to connect to your 12 volt battery • Loose connections can result in a severe decrease in by the supplied #8 gauge cables. voltage which may cause damage to the wires and insulation. • Failure to make proper connection between the 1. Make certain that the inverter’s rocker switch is in the inverter and the power source will result in reverse OFF (O) position. polarity. Reverse polarity will blow the internal fuses in 2.
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OPERATION OPERATION 7. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the OFF (O) position. Important Information on Battery Chargers (The GREEN LED Power Indicator light may “blink” Using your inverter to recharge units designed to charge such briefly and/or the internal audible alarm may make a portable equipment as power tools, flashlights, video cameras momentary “chirp”. This is normal). and laptop computers may cause damage to the inverter 8. Confirm that the equipment or appliance to be oper- or the
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES OPERATION Note: Automatic Shut Down & Related Safety Features. • Make certain to correct the source of the overload Each Whistler inverter model has an unique LED Indicator which caused the blown fuse before turning your warning light system which operates in conjunction with inverter back ON (l). the automatic shut down feature. These indicator lights operate as follows: The Power Source. GREEN LED: System ready. When the engine is off, most batteries will provide ample p
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES To maintain your inverter in proper working condition, note 2. Low Battery Voltage Alarm/Shutdown Protection a) When the input voltage from the 12 volt power source the following important safety precautions: drops below 10.5 volts, an audible tone will be heard. This is the low battery voltage alarm. • MOISTURE. Keep the inverter dry. Do not expose it to moisture. Do not operate the inverter if you, the b) The inverter will automatically shut down whe
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OPERATING PRINCIPLES OPERATING PRINCIPLES For You Technical Types. assume that the measured waveform will be a pure sine wave. 1. Basic Operating Principles: Consequently, these meters will not read the RMS modified Whistler inverters work in two stages. During the first stage, sine wave voltage correctly and, when measuring your the DC to DC converter increases the DC input voltage from Whistler inverter output, the meters will read about 20 to 30 volts too low. To accurately measure the outp
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OPERATION SUMMARY OPERATION SUMMARY • Use only fuses which conform with the design specifica- • This inverter is designed to be connected to the power tions outlined in this manual. source with the supplied cables or with #4 wire up to 12’ - #2 wire for longer length. When utilizing the sup- • When operating the inverter with the engine off, start the plied cables do not attempt to modify or lengthen engine every hour and let it run for at least 10 minutes to them. recharge the battery. • Alw
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: TV Interference PROBLEM: Low Battery Alarm On All The Time Problem Solution Problem Solution Input voltage below Keep input voltage above Electrical interference from Add a Ferrite data line filter 10.5 volts. 10.5 volts to maintain inverter. on to the TV power cord. regulation. This filter is available at Poor or weak battery Replace battery. Radio Shack, condition. part number 273-105. Inadequate power being Use lower gauge wire. delivered to the
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TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS WHISTLER 800 WATT INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS PROBLEM: Yellow LED On Maximum Continuous Power .....................800 Watts Problem Solution Maximum Surge Capability (Peak Power)1600 Watts Bad Fuse Have a qualified person No Load Current Draw....................................<0.40 A replace the fuse. Waveform ....................................Modified Sine Wave Operating Input Voltage Range .....9.5 – 16 Volts DC AC Receptacle ..................................
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WARRANTY WARRANTY Consumer Warranty IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss This Whistler inverter is warrantied to the original purchaser or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your for a period of two years, from the date of original purchase, inverter insured with return receipt requested. against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limit- ed warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, 2. Include with your unit the following information,
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WARRANTY Service Out Of Warranty Inverters will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’s original warranty has expired. • Dated store receipt is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without its serial number. • The unit has been abused, modified, installed improperly, or had its housing removed. The out of warranty service fee for your 800 watt Whistler inverter is $50.00 (U.S.). If you require out of warranty serv- ice, please return your inverter as outlined in
