Whistler 2000 WATT - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION OPERATION
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• Check frequently to ensure that the input and
output connections are secure. Loose connections
may damage the inverter, the power source, or
may generate excessive heat.
• The following precautions apply to the 3000 watt
models only.
a). The AC receptacles are equipped with 15 amp circuit
breakers. Consequently, each of these outlets is rated
for a maximum output of 1500 watts (110 volts x 15 amps).
To generate the maximum output, the 3000 watt model
should be connected to a power supply which has the
capacity to produce up to 300 amps. The loads should
be distributed between the two receptacles to ensure
that each outlet is producing no more than its maximum
1500 watt output.
If more than one piece of equipment or appliance is
to be operated at the same time, first turn on the
inverter and then turn on each piece of equipment or
appliance separately to enable the inverter to produce
the required start up loads.
Important Information on Battery Chargers
Using your inverter to recharge units designed to charge such
portable equipment as power tools, flashlights, video cameras
and laptop computers may cause damage to the inverter
or the charging unit. Check with the appliance manufacturer
for compatibility with sine wave inverters if you’re unsure.
Although we advise against it, if you attempt to recharge a
charging unit, monitor the temperature of the charging unit
for approximately 10 minutes. If the charging unit becomes
unusually warm, disconnect it from the inverter immediately.
The Power Source.
When the engine is off, most batteries will provide ample power
supply 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, the number of batteries and the power
demand being placed on it by the equipment being operated
with the inverter. If you are using the inverter while the engine
is off, we recommend you start the engine every 30 to 60
minutes and let it run for at least 10 minutes to recharge the
battery. We also recommend that the device plugged into
the inverter be turned off before turning over the engine.
Although it is not necessary to turn off the inverter when turning
over the engine, the inverter may momentarily cease operation
as the battery voltage decreases. When the inverter is not
supplying power, and turned on, it draws low amperage from
the battery (<0.65 A ).
For You Television Fans & Audiophiles.
Although the inverter is shielded and filtered to minimize signal
interference, some interference with your television picture
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