Don’t Push It.
Although your Whistler power inverter has the capacity to
provide power output (excess current) equal to approximately
two times its rated wattage capacity for a very brief period, it
is designed to operate equipment and appliances with start up
load wattage ratings no higher than its own maximum continuous
wattage rating.
For example, the 1200W model has a maximum continuous
rating of 1200 watts. Although this model has the capacity to
briefly provide more than its continuous power (that is, excess
current), it is designed to operate equipment and appliances
with start up load requirements of 1200 watts or less.
Consequently, if the start up load rating of your equipment
or appliance is slightly higher than the maximum continuous
rating of the inverter, the inverter will attempt to start loads
above the continuous rating.
Some refrigerators, freezers, pumps and other similar equipment
and appliances require very high start up loads to operate.
Before attempting to power up this type of equipment or
appliance, make certain that all connections have been properly
made and that the power source is fully charged.
To determine whether your inverter will operate a 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 it.
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