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OWNER’S MANUAL

XP200i / XP400i

POWER INVERTER

XP200i

XP400i

Summary of Contents for XP200i

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL XP200i XP400i POWER INVERTER XP200i XP400i...

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: ...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 4: ...Making the Connection Tips Recharging Equipment Changing the Fuse Power Source Additional Safety Features 13 Auto Shut Down Thermal Cut Off Low Battery Protection Care Maintenance 14 Operating Princip...

Page 5: ...inverters draw power either from standard 12 volt automobile and marine batteries or from portable high power 12 volt sources 1 AC Output Sockets 2 Inv USB Off USB 3 USB Power Ports 4 Power On LED 5...

Page 6: ...he supplied cables is 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 s...

Page 7: ...ion of the equipment or appliance you plan to operate Power consumption is rated either in wattage or in amperes and information regarding the required watts or amps generally is stamped or printed on...

Page 8: ...s current it is designed to operate equipment and appliances with start up load requirements of 400 watts or less Consequently if the start up load rating of your equipment or appliance is slightly hi...

Page 9: ...r switch ON l OFF O and ON l again in quick succession If this procedure is unsuccessful it is likely that the inverter does not have the required start up capacity to operate the equipment or applian...

Page 10: ...requires over 150 watts Step 6 is for appliances under 150 watts 3 Connect the cable from the BLACK Negative terminal on the inverter to the Negative terminal on the 12 volt power source Make certain...

Page 11: ...warranty Making the connection between the Positive terminals may cause a spark as a result of current flowing to the capacitors in the inverter This is a normal occurrence Due to the potential for sp...

Page 12: ...ance 11 The USB can be powered independently of the inverter by turning the rocker switch to the USB II position NOTE Indicator LED will not illuminate in this position NOTE As indicated in Step 7 abo...

Page 13: ...e inverter immediately Don t Blow A Fuse This inverter is equipped with an internal spade type fuse s With reasonable care it should not be necessary to replace the fuse s in your inverter Most blown...

Page 14: ...If you are using the inverter while the engine is off we recommend you start the engine every hour and let it run for at least 10 minutes to recharge the battery We also recommend that the device plug...

Page 15: ...being operated exceeds the design parameters of the inverter The inverters are also equipped with the following additional safety features 1 Thermal Cut Off Automatic shut down if internal temperatur...

Page 16: ...onduct 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 radi...

Page 17: ...t is excellent overload capability 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 be...

Page 18: ...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 voltmeter such as a Fluke 87 Fluke 8060A Beckman 4410 Triplet...

Page 19: ...n the rated power consumption of the appliance or equipment 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...

Page 20: ...been identified and corrected To avoid battery drain always disconnect the inverter when not in use Do not expose the inverter to moisture Avoid placing the inverter near sources of heat or in direct...

Page 21: ...ronic part stores PROBLEM Low or No Output Voltage Problem Solution Using incorrect type of voltmeter to test output voltage Use a true RMS reading meter See For You Technical Types Section of this ma...

Page 22: ...n Inv USB l again until the inverter powers your appliance Repeat as necessary to get your appliance started Battery voltage below 10 volts Recharge or replace battery Inverter is too hot thermal shut...

Page 23: ...5 30 L x 3 50 W x 1 30 H Approximate Weight 80 lbs WHISTLER 400 WATT INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Continuous Power 400 Watts Maximum Surge Peak Power 800 Watts No Load Current Draw 0 5 A Waveform M...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 cannot be covered by the min...

Page 27: ...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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