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PROTECTIVE FEATURES OF THE INVERTER
OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION – If the temperature inside the inverter is too high, the
unit will automatically shut down. Allow the unit to cool for at least 15 minutes before restarting
after a heat-related shutdown. Unplug unit while cooling.
LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE PROTECTION - This condition is not harmful to the inverter but
could damage the power source. The inverter automatically shuts down when input voltage
drops to 10.0 volts.
OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION – The inverter will automatically shut down when the input
voltage exceeds 15.5 volts DC. Input voltage exceeds 16 volts could damage the inverter.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION – The inverter will automatically shut down when the continuous
draw exceeds rated watts.
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION – The inverter will shut down. Remove the short circuit and
restart inverter.
EARTH FAULT PROTECTION – This inverter comply with the standard current leakage
allowance. When large current leakage to earth terminal occurs, the protection circuit activated
and shut down the inverter, which prevent electric shock to human. Turn OFF the inverter,
unplug the fault AC appliance and then turn ON is the only way to restart it.
LOW BATTERY ALARM – An alarm will sound when the voltage from the battery drops to 10.6
volts. This is an indication that the battery needs to be recharged. The user should stop
operation of the electronic device at this time since the inverter will shut down automatically
shortly thereafter, when the battery voltage drops to 10 volts. Start your engine to recharge the
battery.
If the low voltage alarm sounds when the battery is fully charged, follow the steps for solving
lack of output power in the Troubleshooting guide. The alarm will sound when the inverter is
overloaded, in thermal shutdown, or if there is an excessive voltage drop between the battery
and inverter.
NOTE: It is normal for the alarm to sound while the unit is being connected to, or disconnected
from, the power source. This is not indicative of a problem.
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