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Page 3 - WHISTLER FEATURES; A Word About Whistler Power Inverters; TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHISTLER FEATURES A Word About Whistler Power Inverters Whistler inverters convert low voltage, direct current (DC)to 110 volt alternating household current (AC). The ACoutput is called “modified sine wave”. See “TechnicalOperati ng P rinciples” secti on fo r more i nform a t i o n .Depending on the...

Page 4 - This Bar Graph displays the voltage; FEATURES; This light will turn RED

FEATURES automatically shut down. In this event, it is likely that thedraw of the equipment or appliance being operated isgreater than the battery is capable of producing. Voltage Indicator. This Bar Graph displays the voltage being drawn from the battery by the inverter. The voltage ismeasured at t...

Page 5 - This fan will turn on auto-; let is equipped with a 15 amp circuit breaker.

FEATURES e). Two Standard North American 110 AC Outlets areprovided. f).Remote Operation Socket. The inverter is designed to beoperated from a remote locationv ia the WHISTLER PP015DCR emote Control Switch whichplugs into this socket. This option -al accessory is available throughWHISTLER or yo ur W...

Page 6 - INVERTER INFORMATION; Each of the following operating; IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Getting Start e d

INVERTER INFORMATION I m p o rtan t Inf ormation Ab out Your N ew W h i s t l e rInverter. This manual will provide you with directions for the safeand efficient operation of your Whistle Power Inverter. Important Note: Each of the following operating procedures and safety features must be carefully...

Page 8 - BATTERY/CABLE INFORMATION; Wi re Cable Gauges; BATTERY INFORMATION; Conclusion: The re s e rve power of the battery is suff i-

13 BATTERY/CABLE INFORMATION • It may be advisable to operate the inverter from a bankof batteries of the same type in a "parallel" configura-tion. Two such batteries will generate twice theamp/hours of a single battery; three batteries will gen-erate three times the amp/hours and so on. Thi...

Page 9 - Making the Connection.

R e g a rdless of the wire gauge selected to make the connec-tions to the battery, we recommend use of an "O RingA d a p t e r." Use of #0 gauge wire to make the connections tothe inverter may re q u i re a "0 to 4 Gauge Adapter." Bothadapters are available through electronic supply ...

Page 10 - Operating the inverter without

17 16 OPERATION OPERATION connecting the ground, make certain that the inver t-er is turned off. Operating the inverter without properly grounding it may result in electrical shock. 7. Turn the inverter ON (I). Check the Bar Graph Meteron the front panel. The Voltage Bar Graph shouldread between 11 ...

Page 11 - Important Information on Battery Chargers

OPERATION 19 OPERATION 18 appliance or equipment being operated will not signif-icantly decrease the power being generated by theinverter. For best operating results, the extension cordshould be no more than 50 feet long. • Check frequently to ensure that the input and output connections are secure....

Page 12 - For You Microwave Chefs.

21 20 OPERATION OPERATION 3. Isolate the television, its power cord and antenna cables f rom the 12 volt power source by running an extension cordf rom the inverter to the television set. 4. Coil the television power cord and the input cables ru n n i n g f rom the 12 volt power source to the invert...

Page 13 - Some Powerful Advice.

OPERATING PRINCIPALS 23 22 OPERATION Some Powerful Advice. Your Whistler i n v e rter will work best when placed on a re a-sonably flat surface. The floor or wall of your vehicle are goodl o c a t i o n s . When driving with the inverter in operation, make certain thatneither the inverter nor the po...

Page 14 - OPERATING PRINCIPALS/SUMMARY; A true sine wave typical of home AC outlet.; OPERATING PRINCIPALS; The modified sine wave produced by

OPERATING PRINCIPALS/SUMMARY For more information on inverters see our Inverter FAQ pageat www. w h i s t l e rg ro u p . c o m / f a q - i n v e rt e r s . a s p A true sine wave typical of home AC outlet. In Review. • Never attempt to operate your Whistler inverter fromany power source other than ...

Page 15 - Always ground the inverter before operating it.; OPERATION SUMMARY; B e f o re attempting to use a battery charger see page 19.

OPERATION SUMMARY • When in use, make certain that the inverter is proper-ly ventilated. • Do not use the inverter near flammable materials,fumes, or gases. • Always operate the inverter in accordance with theinstructions in this manual. Failure to do so may resultin property damage, personal injury...

Page 17 - WARRANTY; Consumer Wa rr a n t y; SPECIFICATION

WARRANTY Consumer Wa rr a n t y The Whistler 1000 & 2000 series inverters are warranteed tothe original purchaser for a period of (2) two years, from thedate of original purchase, against all defects in materials andworkmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, inst...

Page 18 - Service Out Of Warranty; personal checks are not accepted

WARRANTY I M P O RTA N T: Whistler will not assume responsibility for lossor damage incurred in shipping. There f o re, please ship youri n v e rter insured with re t u rn receipt re q u e s t e d . 2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed:• Your name and street address (...