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Internal Fuse Change Instructions:
The internal fuse is a standard 20 amp 250v (Bel Fuse#3AB20 or
Littelfuse#0314020.MXP) readily available at most electrical parts retailers.
To replace the internal fuse:
1). Unplug the Power Badger from 120v Power
2). Remove the 6 stainless steel Phillips head screws that retain the rear cover.
3). Remove the rear cover. The fuse is cylindrical and made of white ceramic, located next to where the
output cord exits the enclosure.
4). Carefully lift one end of the fuse and remove (using a small screwdriver or the like). Be careful not to
bend the retaining tabs or the will no longer retain the fuse properly upon re-installation.
5). Install the new fuse within the tabs and be sure it is seated in the fuse holder properly.
6). Carefully replace the rear cover gasket into the enclosure groove, replace rear cover and re-attach cover
using the 6 Phillips head screws that were removed during step 2.
Wind:
High wind conditions can take heat from the engine compartment and make the engine more
difficult to warm. It is preferable to protect the vehicle’s engine from the wind as much as possible. Even
putting the front of the vehicle near the wall of a building or other vertical surface higher than the grille
can help maintain engine heat.
Heaters Type:
The Power Badger Model 1800US is designed to power up to 1800 watts of resistive type
load, such as: Engine block heaters, Battery blankets/pads, Oil, fuel and Oil pan mounted heaters. These
heaters must be suited to their application and sized properly for their intended use, otherwise dangerous
conditions could result. Regardless of whether the Power Badger to controls these devices or not, the
heaters installed on a vehicle or on/in an engine must be sized and suited properly for their application.
In the Event of a Power Outage:
If power is interrupted during operation, once the power returns, the
Power Badger is programmed to continue the same mode of operation as it was in when the power failed. If
the unit was in “Timed Ready” mode when the power failed, the unit will resume operation to ready the
engine for its intended start time, but if the power outage was too long, the unit may not have enough time
to fully prepare the engine to start as intended. In the same way, if the unit was in “Maintain Ready” mode
when the power failed (and the power was out for too long) the unit may not be able to restore the engine
to a “start-ready” state (depending upon the ambient temperature).