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INVERTER BASICS
Don’t Push It.
Although your Whistler inverter has the capacity to provide
power output (excess current) equal to approximately two
times its rated wattage capacity for a very brief period, it is
designed to operate equipment and appliances with start
up load wattage ratings no higher than its own maximum
continuous wattage rating.
For example, the Pro-800W model has a maximum
continuous rating of 800 watts. Although this model has the
capacity to briefly provide more than its continuous power
(that is, excess current), it is designed to operate equipment
and appliances with start up load requirements of 800 watts
or less.
Consequently, if the start up load rating of your equipment
or appliance slightly higher than the maximum continuous
rating of the inverter, the inverter will attempt to start loads
above the continuous rating.
To determine whether your inverter will operate a particular
piece of equipment or appliance, run a test. The inverter is
designed to shut down automatically in the event of a
power overload. Testing appliances and equipment with
start up load ratings comparable to your inverter wattage
rating will not damage the inverter.
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If a piece of equipment or an appliance will not operate, first
confirm that the inverter has been properly connected to
the 12 volt power source (See "Making The Connection"). If
all connections have been properly made, turn the inverter
rocker switch ON (l), OFF (O) and ON (l) again in quick
succession. If this procedure is unsuccessful, it is likely that
the inverter does not have the required start up capacity to
operate the equipment or appliance in question.
Note:
• Most heat generating appliances require start up
loads in excess of 1000 watts and the inverter will not
operate such appliances as coffee makers, irons, hair
dryers or heaters.
• The inverter’s USB Port does not support data
communications.
• USB power is always on and independent of the
inverter’s on/off switch.
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