Whistler PRO-200W - Manuals

Page 2 - INTRODUCTION

1 If you have questions concerning theoperation of this Whistler productplease call customer service: 1-800-531-0004 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT or visit www.whistlergroup.com Please keep the receipt in a safe place.You may register your product online atwww.whistlergroup.com. If the...

Page 3 - A Word About WHISTLER Power Inverters.; WHISTLER FEATURES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; High Speed Cooling Fan

A Word About WHISTLER Power Inverters. WHISTLER inverters convert low voltage, direct current(DC) to 110 volt alternating household current (AC). TheAC output is called “modified sine wave”. See “TechnicalOperating Principles” section for more information.Depending on the model and its rated capacit...

Page 4 - INVERTER BASICS; Getting Started; IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Do not attempt to lengthen the supplied power cables.

INVERTER BASICS Getting Started Power equipment and appliances which operate with motors or tubes require an initial surge of power to get them up and running. This power surge is referred to as the "starting load" or "peak load." (By comparison, electrical devices such as standard l...

Page 6 - Making the Connection.; OPERATION

OPERATION Making the Connection. This inverter is designed to connect to your 12 volt batteryusing the lighter socket plug or by the supplied batterycables (for appliances over 150 watts, 400 watt model only). 1. Make certain that the inverter rocker switch is in theOFF (O) position. 2. Connect the ...

Page 7 - Important Information on Battery Chargers; equipment or appliance.

• The use of an extension cord from the inverter to theappliance or equipment being operated will decrease thepower being delievered to the load. For best operatingresults, the extension cord should be no more than 50 feetlong. • Check frequently to ensure that the input and outputconnections are se...

Page 8 - ADDITIONAL FEATURES; Automatic Shut Down & Related Safety Features.

13 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Automatic Shut Down & Related Safety Features. Each inverter has an unique LED indicator warning light system which operates in conjunction with the automatic shut down feature . These indicator lights operate as follows: GREEN LED: System ready. RED LED: System overload/a...

Page 10 - To accurately measure the output

17 16 OPERATING PRINCIPLES OPERATING PRINCIPLES The majority of AC voltmeters measure RMS voltage andassume that the measured waveform will be a pure sinewave. Consequently, these meters will not read the RMS modifiedsine wave voltage correctly and, when measuring yourWHISTLER inverter output, the m...

Page 11 - Do not expose the inverter to moisture.; OPERATION SUMMARY; Before attempting to use a battery charger see page 11.

• When operating the inverter with the engine off, start theengine every hour and let it run for at least 10 minutes torecharge the battery. • In the event of automatic shut down, turn the inverter OFF(O) immediately. Do not restart the inverter until thesource of the problem has been identified and...

Page 12 - whistlergroup

21 20 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Low Battery Alarm On All The Time Problem Solution Input voltage below Keep input voltage above 10.5 volts. 10.5 volts to maintain regulation. Poor or weak battery Replace battery. condition.Inadequate power being Use lower gauge wire. delivered to the ...

Page 13 - PROBLEM: TV Does Not Work

SPECIFICATIONS 23 22 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: TV Does Not Work Problem Solutio n TV does not turn on. Try rocking the ON/OFF switch of the inverter while leaving the TV ON (see page 7). Contact TV manufacturer for start-up surge and/or tofind out if TV is compatiblewith a modified sine wave. A large...

Page 14 - Consumer Warranty

WARRANTY IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for lossor damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship yourunit insured with return receipt requested. 2. Include the following clearly printed information:• Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone n...

Page 15 - WARRANTY; Service Out Of Warranty

WARRANTY Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rateswhen:• The unit’s original warranty has expired.• A 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 ...