Whistler 3000 WATT manual

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    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[...]

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    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 product online at www .whistler group.com. If the unit is returned without a dated pr oof of pur- chase, an out of warrant[...]

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    WHISTLER FEA TURES A Wor d About Whistler Power Inverters Whistler inverters convert low voltage, direct curr ent (DC) to 110 volt alternating household current (AC). The AC output is called “modified sine wave”. See “T echnical Operating Principles” section for more information. Depending on the model and its rated capacity , Whistler in v[...]

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    FEA TURES d). W attage & V oltage W attage Indicator . This illuminated Digital display moni- tors the wattage being consumed by the inverter . When the reading rises above the rated limits, the inverter may automatically shut down. In this event, it is likely that the draw of the equipment or appliance being operated is greater than the batter[...]

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    FEA TURES e ). Standar d North American 110 AC Outlets are pr ovided. f). High Speed Cooling Fan. This fan will turn on automatically when the internal temperature exceeds design parameters for safe operation. The Cooling Fan will automatically turn off when the temperatur e drops to a safe operating level. This fan does not run continuously . h). [...]

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    INVERTER INFORMA TION Important Information 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 . Important Note: Each of the following operating procedur es and safety features must be car efully reviewed and thor- oughly understood prior to using the[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 . a) . The AC receptacles are equipped with 15 amp cir cuit breakers. Consequently[...]

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    21 20 OPERA TION OPERA TION problem short of pur chasing a sound system with a higher quality power supply . For Y ou Microwave Chefs. The power rating commonly associated with microwave ovens is the "cooking power" which is the power being "delivered" to the item being microwaved. The actual operating power requir ement rating [...]

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    OPERA TING PRINCIP ALS 23 22 OPERA TION to moisture. Do not operate the inverter if you, the in ve rt er , the device being operated or any other surfaces that may come in contact with any power sources ar e wet. W ater and many other liquids can conduct electricity which may lead to serious injury or death. • HEA T . For peak efficiency , the am[...]

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    OPERA TION SUMMAR Y • Make certain the rated power consumption of the appliance or equipment you wish to operate is compatible with the capacity of your inverter . • If the rated power consumption of the equipment is in the range of the maximum specified wattage of your converter , test the inverter to ensure that it will operate properly . •[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING 27 PROBLEM: TV Interference Problem Solution Electrical interference fr om Add a Ferrite data line fil- ter 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 Us ing inc orre ct t ype of Use true RMS [...]

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    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………………………………...............0.50 A W aveform……………………………….............Modified Sin[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]