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OWNER’S MANUAL

Pro-800W WATT

POWER INVERTER

THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

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

CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER

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

P/N 401515

© 2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.

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Page 1: ... 3604 N W Frontage Rd Bentonville AR 72712 TEL 479 273 6012 FAX 479 273 2927 www whistlergroup com CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 551 N 13th St Rogers AR 72756 Customer Service Tel 800 531 0004 Email info whistlergroup com P N 401515 2010 The Whistler Group Inc pro800w qxp 4 30 2010 9 00 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...munications 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 more fulfilling safer or just simply more fun Our mission is to provide products that improve your driving experience Whistler offers a complete line of DC to AC inverters ranging from 100 Watts to 3000 Watts These inverters offer ...

Page 3: ...peration Summary 22 23 Troubleshooting 24 26 Specifications 27 Warranty Information 28 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 A Word About WHISTLER Inverters Whistler inverters convert low voltage direct current DC to 110 volt alternating household current AC The AC output is called modified sine wave See Technical Operating Principles section for more information Depending on the model and its rated capacity Whi...

Page 4: ...en any of the following problems occur Short Circuit Protection The inverter will shut down until the short is removed Low Voltage Alarm An alarm will sound when the voltage from the battery discharges to 10 5 0 5 volts DC This is an indication that the battery needs to be recharged Over Voltage Protection The inverter will turn itself off when the input exceeds 15 5 0 5 volts DC Under Voltage Pro...

Page 5: ...ction motors as well as some televisions may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating to start up For further information on the fundamental operating principles of Whistler inverters and related technical data see Technical Operating Principles 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Important Information About Your New Whistler Inverter This manual will provide you with directions for the safe and efficient op...

Page 6: ... particular piece of equipment or appliance run a test The inverter is designed to shut down automatically in the event of a power overload Testing appliances and equipment with start up load ratings comparable to your inverter wattage rating will not damage the inverter 9 INVERTER BASICS 8 If a piece of equipment or an appliance will not operate first confirm that the inverter has been properly c...

Page 7: ...to make proper 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 Whistler warranty Making the connection between the Positive terminals may cause a spark as a result of current flowing to the capac...

Page 8: ...proper 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 chassis of your vehicle or to the grounding system in your boat or to the earth if you are operating the inverter in a remote location Before connecting to the ground make certain that the inverter is turn...

Page 9: ...video cameras and laptop computers may cause damage to the inverter or the charging unit Check with the appliance manufacturer for compatibility with modified sine wave inverters if you re unsure Although we advise against it if you attempt to use a charging unit monitor the temperature of the charging unit for approximately 10 minutes If the charging unit becomes unusually warm disconnect it from...

Page 10: ...r cord and the input cables running from the 12 volt power source to the inverter ADDITIONAL FEATURES 16 Automatic Shut Down Related Safety Features Each Whistler inverter model has an unique LED Indicator warning light system which operates in conjunction with the automatic shut down feature These indicator lights operate as follows GREEN LED System ready RED LED System overload automatic shut do...

Page 11: ...he inverter if you the inverter the device being operated or any other surfaces that may come in contact with any power sources are wet Water and many other liquids can conduct electricity which may lead to 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...

Page 12: ...C converter increases the DC input voltage from the power source e g a 12 volt battery to 145 volts DC In the second stage the high voltage DC is converted to 110 volts 60 Hz AC using advanced power MOSFET transistors in a full bridge configuration The result is excellent overload capability and the capacity to operate difficult reactive loads The output waveform resulting from these conversions i...

Page 13: ...ever attempt to operate your Whistler inverter from any power source other than a 12 volt battery or series of batteries that total 12 volts This inverter is designed to be connected to the power source with the supplied cables or larger cables that properly match the distance from the battery When utilizing the supplied cables do not attempt to modify or lengthen them Always make certain that the...

Page 14: ...appliance started Battery voltage below Recharge or replace 10 volts battery Equipment being operated Use a higher capacity 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 PROBLEM TV Interference Problem Solution Electrical interference from Add a Ferrite d...

Page 15: ...Internal USB 5 Volt 500mA Max Approximate Dimensions 10 L x 5 75 W x 3 H Approximate Weight 2 42 lbs Under certain conditions your inverter may provide up to 2 times the continuous rating for a brief period PROBLEM TV Does Not Work Problem Solution TV does not turn on Try rocking the ON OFF switch of the inverter while leaving the TV ON see page 9 Contact TV manufacturer for start up surge and or ...

Page 16: ... inverter is warranted 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 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 ex...

Page 17: ... VISA or American Express personal checks are not accepted In the event repairs cannot be covered by the 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 inverter repaired replaced it will be returned to you along with your certified check or money order IMPORTANT When returning your inverter for se...

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