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Making the Connection.

1.  Make certain that the Power switch is in the center OFF (O)

position.

2.  Connect the cables to the power input terminals at the rear 

of the inverter and tighten the screws to make a secure 

connection.

(To make these connections, install the wire connectors flush 

with the metal backing plates and fasten the nuts securely.

3.  Connect the cable from the Negative (-) terminal on the 

inverter to the Negative (-) terminal on the 12 volt power 

source.  Make certain the connection is secure.

4.  Confirm that the cable you have just installed is properly 

connected. Specifically, make certain that the cable is 

connected to the Negative (-) terminals on both the 

inverter and the 12 volt power source.

5.  Connect the cable from the Positive (+) terminal on the 

inverter to the Positive (+) terminal on the power source.

NOTE:

•  Loose connections can result in a severe decrease in 

voltage which may cause damage to the wires and insulation.

•  Failure to make proper polarity connection between the 

inverter and the power source will result in reverse polarity. 

Reverse polarity will blow the internal fuses in the inverter and 

may cause permanent damage to the inverter. 

Damage 

caused by reverse polarity is not covered under the 

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OPERATION

Summary of Contents for XP1200i

Page 1: ...XP1200i XP1600i XP2000i XP3000i POWER INVERTER XP1200i XP1600i XP2000i XP3000i OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...CT or visit www whistlergroup com Please keep your purchase receipt in a safe place You may register your product online at www whistlergroup com If the unit is returned without a dated proof of purc...

Page 3: ...g experience Whistler offers a complete line of DC to AC inverters ranging from 100 Watts to 3000 Watts These inverters offer advanced technology dependable operation and will provide years of reliabl...

Page 4: ...ire Cable Gauges Operation 12 Making the Connection Important Information on Battery Chargers The Power Source Additional Safety Features 16 Automatic Shutdown Television Fans Audiophiles For You Micr...

Page 5: ...Inverters Whistler inverters convert low voltage direct current DC to 115 volt alternating household current AC The AC output is called modified sine wave See Operating Principles section for more in...

Page 6: ...The LED will illuminate GREEN when the inverter is powered in normal conditions This light will turn RED and the inverter will automatically shut down except low voltage alarm when any of the followi...

Page 7: ...inverter Thermal Protection The inverter will turn itself off when the internal temperature exceeds safe design parameters 7 Cooling Fans 8 Power Input Terminal Black Negative Observe proper polarity...

Page 8: ...matched for the current needed by the inverter Making this cable longer will make the inverter less efficient and may cause the cables to heat up Do not attempt to lengthen the supplied power cables 1...

Page 9: ...st determine the power consumption of the equipment or appliance you plan to operate Power consumption is rated either in wattage or amperes and information regarding the required watts or amps genera...

Page 10: ...equently if the start up load rating of your equipment or appliance is slightly higher than the maximum continuous rating of the inverter the inverter will attempt to start loads above the continuous...

Page 11: ...timated by calculating the reserve power amp hour or Ah of the battery and the amps required by the inverter to meet the continuous load demand of the equipment or appliance being operated 1 To calcul...

Page 12: ...y voltage may be drained to the point where the battery has insufficient reserve power to start the vehicle It may be advisable to operate the inverter from a bank of batteries of the same type in a p...

Page 13: ...i At distances between six feet to ten feet use 0 gauge wire for XP1200i 00 gauge for XP1600i XP2000i When the inverter and the battery are set up within three feet of each other use a minimum of 2 ga...

Page 14: ...is secure 4 Confirm that the cable you have just installed is properly connected Specifically make certain that the cable is connected to the Negative terminals on both the inverter and the 12 volt p...

Page 15: ...roper grounding point using the shortest practical length of 18 AWG wire Selection of the grounding point will depend on where you are using the inverter The ground wire may be connected to the chassi...

Page 16: ...ecrease the power being delivered to the load For best operating results the extension cord should be no more than 50 feet long Check frequently to ensure that the input and output connections are sec...

Page 17: ...ample power to the inverter for up to 1 hour The actual length of time is a function of several variables including the age and condition of the battery the number of batteries and the power demand b...

Page 18: ...s The inverters are also equipped with the following additional safety features 1 Thermal Cut Off Automatic shut down if internal temperature exceeds safe design parameters 2 Low Battery Voltage Alarm...

Page 19: ...e is properly shielded and of good quality 2 Change the relative positions of the inverter antenna cables and television power cord 3 Isolate the television its power cord and antenna cables from the...

Page 20: ...is referenced on the back of the microwave If the operating power requirement does not appear on the back of the microwave check the owner s manual or contact the manufacturer Some Powerful Advice Wh...

Page 21: ...o serious injury or death HEAT For peak efficiency the ambient air temperature should be between 50 and 80 F Avoid placing the inverter on or near heating vents radiators or other sources of heat Do n...

Page 22: ...y and the capacity to operate difficult reactive loads The output waveform resulting from these conversions is a quasi sine wave or a modified sine wave as shown on below This stepped waveform is simi...

Page 23: ...20 to 30 volts too low To accurately measure the output voltage of your inverter use a true RMS reading voltmeter such as a Fluke 87 Fluke 8060A Beckman 4410 Triplett 4200 or any multimeter identifie...

Page 24: ...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 invert...

Page 25: ...e certain that the inverter is properly ventilated Do not use the inverter near flammable materials fumes or gases Always operate the inverter in accordance with the instructions in this manual Failur...

Page 26: ...rue RMS reading meter voltmeter to test output See For You Technical voltage Types Section of this manual PROBLEM Low Battery Alarm On All The Time Problem Solution Input voltage below Keep input volt...

Page 27: ...ty draws too much power inverter Inverter is too hot thermal Allow inverter to cool shutdown mode Check for adequate ventilation Reduce the load on the inverter to rated continuous power output XP1200...

Page 28: ...rrent Draw 1 0A Waveform Modified Sine Wave Operating Input Voltage Range 11 15 0 5 Volts DC AC Receptacle Three North American 3 Prong USB Port 5 V 2 1A Max Approximate Dimensions 12 L x 8 9 W x 3 54...

Page 29: ...ur product or its failure to work or any other incidental or consequential damages including personal injury DO NOT RETURN ITEM TO STORE WHERE PURCHASED FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION CONTACT WHISTLER CUSTO...

Page 30: ...information clearly printed Your name and physical street address for shipping no PO Boxes a daytime telephone number and an email address if applicable A detailed description of the problem e g devic...

Page 31: ...h a cashier s check or money order in the amount specified for purchased inverter Payment may also be made by MasterCard VISA or American Express Personal checks are not accepted In the event repairs...

Page 32: ...tonville AR 72712 Toll Free 800 531 0004 TEL 479 273 6012 FX 479 273 2927 www whistlergroup com CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1412 South 1st St Rogers AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 800 531 0004 Email info wh...

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