The minimum out of warranty service fee for
your Whistler 75 watt inverter is $10.00 (U.S.).
If you require out of warranty service, please
return your unit as outlined in the section
“Service Under Warranty” along with a
certified check or money order for the correct
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 contacted
by a Whistler technical service specialist
who will outline options available to you. If you
elect not to have your unit repaired/replaced,
it will be returned to you along with your
certified check or money order.
IMPORTANT:
When returning your unit for service,
be certain to include a daytime telephone number.
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· When attempting to operate battery
chargers, monitor the temperature of the
battery charger for approximately 10
minutes. If the battery charger becomes
abnormally warm disconnect it from the
inverter immediately.
· Use only 10 amp glass type fuse.
· To avoid battery drain, always disconnect
the inverter when not in use.
· Avoid placing the inverter near sources
of heat or in direct sunlight.
· While in use, make sure the inverter is
properly ventilated.
· When operating the inverter with an
automobile or marine battery, start the
engine every 30 to 60 minutes and let it
run for approximately 10 minutes to
recharge the battery.
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Consumer Warranty
This Whistler is warrantied to the original
purchaser for a period of one year, from the
date of original purchase, against all defects
in materials and workmanship. This limited
warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified,
installed improperly, had its housing removed,
or has a missing serial number.
There are no express warranties covering this
product other than those set forth in this warranty.
All express or implied warranties for this product
are limited to two years. Whistler is not liable
for damages arising from the use, misuse, or
operation of this product.
Service Under Warranty
During the warranty period, defective units
will be repaired or replaced (with the same
or a comparable model), at Whistler’s option,
without charge to the purchaser when returned
with a dated store receipt to the address
below. Units returned without a dated store
receipt will be handled as described in section
“Service Out Of Warranty.”
When returning a unit for service under
warranty, please follow these instructions:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with
return receipt requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.
1201 North Dixieland Road
Rogers, AR. 72756
Please allow 3 weeks for turnaround time.
IMPORTANT:
Whistler will not assume responsibility
for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please
ship your unit insured with return receipt requested.
COD’s will NOT be accepted.
2. Include with your unit the following
clearly printed information:
· Your name and street address (for shipping
via UPS), a daytime telephone number,
and e-mail address (if applicable).
· A detailed description of the problem,
i.e. Unit powers up but no AC output.
· A copy of your dated store receipt or
bill of sale.
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial
number. For reference, please write your unit’s
serial number in the following space:
s/n____________________________________.
Units without serial numbers are not covered
under warranty.
IMPORTANT:
To validate that your unit is within
the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of
your dated store receipt. You may register your
warranty online at www.whistlergroup.com, however,
for warranty verification purposes, a copy of your
dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent
in for warranty work.
Service Out Of Warranty
Units will be repaired at “out of warranty”
service rates when:
· The unit’s original warranty has expired.
· 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 its housing removed.
Customer Service
If you have questions concerning the operation
of your Whistler inverter, or require service
during or after the warranty period, please
call Customer Service at 1-800-531-0004.
Representatives are available to answer your
questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. (CT).
Model PI-75W Specifications
Max. Continuous Power....................75 Watts
Surge Capability (Peak Power).......150 Watts
No Load Current Draw..........................<0.3A
Waveform.......................Modified Sine Wave
Input Voltage Range.....................11-15 VDC
AC Receptacle....................110V AC 3 Prong
Fuse.................................10 amp (Glass Type)
Dimensions.....
approximately
4.8” L x 2.6” W x 1.7” H
Weight..................................
approximately
8.8 oz.
NOTE:
In the event of automatic shut down, remove
the inverter until the source of the problem has been
determined and resolved.
In Review
· Never attempt to operate the inverter
from any power source other than a 12-volt
DC battery.
· The inverter is designed to be connected
to the cigarette lighter socket with the
12-volt power plug. Do not attempt to
modify the power plug.
· While connecting the inverter to the power
source, make certain that the inverter is
positioned far away from any potential
source of flammable fumes or gases.
· Don’t expose the inverter to rain or moisture.
· Make certain the power consumption of
the appliance or equipment does not
exceed 75 watts.
