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OWNER’S MANUAL

XP800i

POWER INVERTER

Summary of Contents for XP800i

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL XP800i POWER INVERTER...

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 12 Auto Shut Down Thermal Cut Off Low Battery Protection Care Maintenance 14 Operating Princi...

Page 5: ...D will illuminate GREEN when the inverter is powered in normal conditions This light will turn RED and the inverter will automatically shut down except low voltage alarm when any of the following prob...

Page 6: ...will turn itself off when the internal temperature exceeds safe design parameters 4 2 USB Power Ports 5 Cooling Fan 6 Power Input Terminal Black Negative Observe proper polarity 7 Power Input Termina...

Page 7: ...the 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...

Page 8: ...mps 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 manu...

Page 9: ...of a power overload Testing appli ances and equipment with start up load ratings comparable to your inverter wattage rating will not damage the inverter If a piece of equip ment or an appliance will...

Page 10: ...n Do not use tools to tighten these screws 3 Connect the cable from the BLACK Negative terminal on the inverter to the Negative terminal on the 12 volt power source Make certain the connection is secu...

Page 11: ...al for sparking however it is extremely important that both the inverter and the 12 volt battery be well removed from any possible source of flammable fumes or gases Failure to heed this warning could...

Page 12: ...n cord from the inverter to the appliance or equipment being operated will decrease the power being delivered to the load For best operating results the extension cord should be no more than 50 feet l...

Page 13: ...off most batteries will provide ample power to the inverter for one to two hours The actual length of time is a function of several variables including the age and condition of the battery and the pow...

Page 14: ...s The inverters are also equipped with the following additional safety features 1 Thermal Cut Off Automatic shut down if internal temperature exceeds safe design parameters 2 Low Battery Voltage Alarm...

Page 15: ...ns of the inverter antenna cables and television power cord 3 Isolate the television its power cord and antenna cables and television power cord 4 Coil the television power cord and the input cables r...

Page 16: ...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 Do...

Page 17: ...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 below This stepped waveform is similar...

Page 18: ...eters 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 Triplett 4200 or any...

Page 19: ...s Negative to Negative and Positive to Positive Check these connections frequently to ensure that they are secure Make certain the rated power consumption of the appliance or equipment you wish to ope...

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: ...at electronic 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...

Page 22: ...erter to cool Check for adequate ventilation Reduce the load on the inverter to load on the inverter to output XP800i WATT INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Continuous Power 800 Watts Maximum Surge Peak...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...in the amount of 45 00 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 minimum service fee you will be co...

Page 26: ...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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