8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TABLE 1
- inverter power switch turned on
TROUBLE/ INDICATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED REMEDY
No AC output –
DC input below 10 volts
Recharge or replace
red LED lit
battery
No AC output –
Excessive appliance
Reduce load-wait for
red LED lit
load-thermal shutdown
inverter to cool. Turn
OFF, then turn ON
No AC output –
Inverter input fuse open
Check fuse and wiring.
Green LED not lit
Repair and replace fuse.
Low battery alarm
Bad connection or wiring
Tighten all DC
sounds continuously
connections
Low battery
Low battery voltage
Recharge battery.
alarm sounds
Remove load from
inverter while recharging
battery
Motorized power tool
Excessive start-up load
If appliance does not start,
won’t start
then appliance is drawing
excessive wattage and
will not work w/inverter
Motorized power tool
Purely inductive load
Make the load not purely
does not operate at
inductive. Operate an
correct speed
incandescent lamp at
same time as motor
Television/radio
Snow in picture, buzz
Keep inverter and
interference
in speaker
antenna distant from
each other. Use shielded
antenna cable. Connect
antenna to amplifier
9. FUSE REPLACEMENT
If external fuses blow, (or breakers trip), then there is a short or overload in the DC
wiring. Find and fix the problem before replacing the fuses (or resetting the breaker).
After fuse replacement, reconnect the inverter.
This power inverter is equipped with multiple internal fuses. Normally, these fuses
will not blow unless there is a serious problem inside the unit. Internal fuses are
replaceable, however, only electronically knowledgeable people should attempt fuse
replacement. If the unit is damaged during fuse replacement, the warranty may be
voided. Vector recommends contacting Technical Support for guidance. Based on
experience, it is best to return the unit to Vector for repair. Vector Technical Support
can be reached by calling toll free 866-584-5504. You may also contact us by visit-
ing our [email protected].
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