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OWNER’S MANUAL

200/400 WATT

POWER INVERTERS

THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

3604 N.W. Frontage Rd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927
www.whistlergroup.com

CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER

551 N. 13th St.
Rogers, AR 72756
Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004
Email: [email protected]

REV1 P/N 205563
© 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.

Summary of Contents for 200 WATT INVERTER

Page 1: ...TE HEADQUARTERS 3604 N W Frontage Rd Bentonville AR 72712 TEL 479 273 6012 FX 479 273 2927 www whistlergroup com CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 551 N 13th St Rogers AR 72756 Consumer Relations Tel 800 531 000...

Page 2: ...t can be a mobile office communications or entertainment center or simply an expression of our personality Whistler products are designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle more productive mor...

Page 3: ...Additional Safety Features 13 14 Auto Shut Down Thermal Cut Off Low Battery Protection Care Maintenance 15 Technical Operating Principles 16 17 Operation Summary 18 19 Troubleshooting 20 22 Specificat...

Page 4: ...tage to determine the comparable wattage rating Induction motors as well as some televisions may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating for startup For further information on the fundamental operat...

Page 5: ...e the continuous rating for up to 10 seconds The inverter is designed to shut down automatically in the event of a power overload Testing appliances and equip ment with start up load ratings comparabl...

Page 6: ...t and adapter plugs are clean Note If the equipment or appliance you intend to operate requires more than 150 watts of continuous power this inverter should be connected directly to the power source u...

Page 7: ...e fuse s in your inverter We have included an open fuse monitor on the DC panel Most blown fuses are the result of reverse polarity or a short circuit OPERATION 400 watt model If the supplied cables a...

Page 8: ...epair the related problem and replace the fuse s The internal fuses are replaceable however only electronically knowledgeable people should attempt fuse replacement Note Make certain to correct the so...

Page 9: ...ND MAINTENANCE To maintain your inverter in proper working condition note the following important safety precautions MOISTURE Keep the inverter dry Do not expose it to moisture Do not operate the inve...

Page 10: ...Technical Types 1 Basic Operating Principles WHISTLER inverters work in two stages During the first stage the DC to DC converter increases the DC input voltage from the power source e g a 12 volt batt...

Page 11: ...ATION SUMMARY 19 OPERATION SUMMARY 18 This inverter is designed to be connected to the power source with the supplied cables or with 8 wire up to 12 4 wire for longer length When utilizing the supplie...

Page 12: ...attery Equipment being operated Use a higher capacity draws too much power inverter or do not use this equipment Inverter is too hot thermal Allow inverter to cool shutdown mode Check for adequate ven...

Page 13: ...Sine Wave Operating Input Voltage Range 11 15 Volts DC AC Receptacle Two 3 Prong Fuses One 25 Amp Spade Type Internal Approximate Dimensions 5 7 L x 3 65 W x 1 85 H Approximate Weight 1 1 lbs WHISTLER...

Page 14: ...ler is warrantied to the original purchaser for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty is void if the unit is a...

Page 15: ...ect amount Payment may also be made by MasterCard VISA and American Express personal checks are not accepted In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum service fee you will be contact ed by...