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OWNER’S MANUAL

XP100i

POWER INVERTER

Summary of Contents for XP100i

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL XP100i POWER INVERTER...

Page 2: ...xperience Whistler offers a complete line of DC to AC inverters ranging in capacity from 100 Watts to 3000 Watts These inverters offer advanced technology dependable operation and will provide years o...

Page 3: ...atures Description 4 Important Information 5 Inverter Basics 6 Operation 8 Care Maintenance 11 Operating Principles 13 Operation Summary 15 Specifications 16 Warranty Information 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 4: ...n for more information Depending on the model and its rated capacity WHISTLER inverters draw power either from standard 12 volt automobile and marine batteries or from portable high power 12 volt sour...

Page 5: ...signed to operate from a 12 volt power source only Never attempt to connect your Whistler inverter to any other power source including any AC power source 115 volts can be lethal Improper use of your...

Page 6: ...s generally is stamped or printed on most appliances and equipment If this information is not indicated on the appliance or equipment check the owner s manual Contact the appliance or equipment manufa...

Page 7: ...appliances and equipment with start up load ratings comparable to your inverter wattage rating will not damage the inverter However make sure the appliance you are testing is compatible with modified...

Page 8: ...e lighter receptacle in your vehicle 2 The LED Indicator light will illuminate confirming inverter is operational 3 Plug the appliance into the AC receptacle on the rear panel of the inverter 4 Plug t...

Page 9: ...With reasonable care it should not be necessary to replace the fuse s in your inverter Most blown fuses are the result of reverse polarity or a short circuit within the appliance or equipment being o...

Page 10: ...ces 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 temp...

Page 11: ...es in the vicinity Don t expose the inverter to rain or moisture Make certain the power consumption of the appliance or equipment does not exceed 100 watts To avoid battery drain always disconnect the...

Page 12: ...age 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...

Page 13: ...SFET 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 is...

Page 14: ...tage correctly and when measuring your WHISTLER inverter output the meters will read about 20 to 30 volts too low To accurately measure the output voltage of your inverter use a true RMS reading voltm...

Page 15: ...rter with the engine off start the engine every hour and let it run for at least 10 minutes to recharge the battery In the event of automatic shut down remove the inverter from the 12v power source im...

Page 16: ...ts No Load Current Draw 0 3 A Waveform Modified Sine Wave InputVoltage 11 15 5 5V AC Receptacle 115V AC 3 Prong Fuse 15 Amp AGW Type USB 5V 2 1A Max Approximate Dimensions 3 55 x 3 15 x 1 00 Approxima...

Page 17: ...isuse or operation of this product including but not limited to loss of time inconvenience loss of use of your product or property damage caused by your product or its failure to work or any other inc...

Page 18: ...ysical 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 device will not Power ON A copy of your dated pro...

Page 19: ...t its serial number The unit has been misused abused modified installed improperly or had its housing removed In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum service fee you will be contacted by...

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