Whistler 1200 manuale d’uso

OWNER’S MANUAL 1200/2000/3000 W A TT SERIES HIGH SURGE POWER INVERTERS THE WHISTLER GROUP , INC. CORPORA TE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. W alton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927 www .whistlergr oup.com CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N. Dixieland Rd. Rogers, AR 72756 Consumer Relations T el (800) 531-0004 Email: info@whistler[...]

1 If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call customer service: 1-800-531-0004 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT Please keep the receipt in a safe place. Y ou may r egister your pr oduct online at www .whistler group.com. If the unit is r eturned without a dated proof of purchase, an out of warranty[...]

WHISTLER FEA TURES A Wor d About Whistler Power Inverters Whistler inverters convert low voltage, direct curr ent (DC) t o 1 10 volt alternating household current (AC). The AC output i s c al l ed “modified sine wave”. See “T echnical Operating Princ iples” section for more information. Depending on the model and its rated capacity , Whistl[...]

FEA TURES 5 FEA TURES 4 2000 watt series shown 3000 watt series shown[...]

FEA TURES a). ON/OFF Switch. This switch controls the flow of power from the power source to the inverter . It does not control the power running from the inverter to the equipment or appliance being operated. b). High T emperature LED Indicator Light. This light will t ur n RED and the inverter will automatically shut down when t he int ern al tem[...]

INVERTER INFORMA TION I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n About Y our New Whistler Inverter . This manual will provide you with dir ections for the safe and efficient operation of your Whistle Power Inverter . I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t N N o o t t e e : : Each of the following operating pr ocedu[...]

start up load ratings comparable to your inverter wattage rating will not damage it. 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[...]

13 BA TTER Y/CABLE INFORMA TION • It may be advisable to operate the inverter from a bank of batteries of the same type in a "parallel" configuration. T wo such batteries will generate twice the amp/hours of a single battery; three batteries will generate thr ee times the amp/hours and so on. This multiple parallel battery option is esp[...]

Adapter ." Use of #0 gauge wire to make the connections to the inverter may requir e a "0 to 4 Gauge Adapter ." Both adapters are available thr ough electronic supply stor es including Radio Shack. Radio Shack part number is listed below: O Ring Adapter: RSU11538139 0 to 4 Gauge Adapter: RSU11538667 2000 and 3000 When the inverter an[...]

17 16 OPERA TION OPERA TION 7. T urn the inverter ON (I). Check the Meter on the front panel. The V oltage should read between 11 and 14 volts depending on the voltage of the power source. If the r eading is not within this range, check the voltage of the power source and the terminal connections on the power source and the inverter to make sure th[...]

OPERA TION OPERA TION 18 • Check fr equently to ensure that the input and output connections are secur e. Loose connections may damage the inverter , the power source, or may generate excessive heat. • The following pr ecautions apply to the 3000 watt models only . T o generate the maximum output, the 3000 watt model should be connected to a po[...]

21 20 OPERA TION OPERA TION and typically is refer enced on the back of the microwave. If the operating power requir ement does not appear on the back of the microwave, check the owner’ s manual or contact the manufacturer . Some Powerful Advice. Y our W his tle r inverter will work best when placed on a reasonably flat surface. The floor or wall[...]

OPERA TING PRINCIP ALS 23 22 OPERA TION r a d i a t o r s o r o t h e r sources of heat. Do not place the inverter in direct sunlight. • VENTILA TION. In order to disperse the heat generated while the inverter is in operation, keep it well ventilated. While in use, maintain several inches of clearance around the top and sides of the inverter . ?[...]

OPERA TION SUMMAR Y • Before attempting to use a battery char ger see page 19. • Before attempting to use medical equipment see page 8. • Use the heaviest gauge wire (smaller the number , the larger or heavier the cable) available to connect the inverter to the power source. • When operating the inverter with the engine off, start the engin[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 27 PROBLEM: TV Interference Problem Solution Electrical interference fr om Add a Ferrite data line filter inverter . on to the TV power cord. This filter is available at RadioShack, or other electronic supply stor es. part number 273-105. PROBLEM: Low or No Output V oltage Problem Solution Using incor rec t t ype o f Use true RMS re[...]

SPECIFICA TION WHISTLER 1200 WA TT INVER TER SPECIFICA TIONS Maximum Continuous Power……………………………1200 W atts Maximum Surge Capability (Peak Power).....................2400 W atts * * No Load Current Draw………………………………...............< 1.3A W aveform……………………………….............Modifie[...]

W ARRANTY IMPORT ANT : Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Ther efore, please ship your inverter insured with r eturn receipt requested. 2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed: • Y our name and street address (for shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone number , (No P .O. B[...]

MEMO 33 32 W ARRANTY The out of warranty service fee for your 1200 Whistler inverter is $90.00, 2000 Whistler inverter is $150.00 and 3000 Whistler inverter is $250.00. If you requir e out of warranty servic e, please return your inverter as outlined in the section “Servic e Under W arranty” along with a certified check or money order for the c[...]