Whistler 200/400 WATT - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATION
Making the Connection.
This inverter is designed to connect to your 12 volt battery
using the light socket plug or by the supplied battery cables
(for appliances over 150 watts* 400 watt model).
Making The Connection.
1.
Make certain that the inverter rocker switch is in the
OFF (O) position.
2. Connect the lighter plug or hardwire cables to the
power input terminals at the rear of the inverter and
tighten the screws to make a secure connection.
Do not use tools to tighten these screws.
Steps 3 - 5 are used when and appliance requires
over 150 watts.* Step 6 is for appliances under
150 watts.*
3. Connect the cable from the (BLACK) Negative (-) ter-
minal on the inverter to the Negative (-) terminal on
the 12 volt power source. Make certain the connec-
tion is secure.
4. Confirm that the cable you have just installed is prop-
erly connected. Specifically, make certain that the
cable is connected to the Negative (-) terminals on
both the inverter and the 12 volt power source.
5. Connect the cable from the (RED) Positive (+) terminal
on the inverter to the Positive (+) terminal on the
power source.
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OPERATION
6. Remove the cigarette lighter and push the adapter plug
firmly into the cigarette lighter socket.* (Make certain
both the socket and adapter plugs are clean.)
Note:
• If the equipment or appliance you intend to operate
requires more than 150 watts of continuous power, this
inverter should be connected directly to the power
source using the Hard Wire Cables (400 watt model) or
the optional Hard Wire Adapter P/N PP010DC. Failure to
do so may result in serious damage to the power cord or
to the cigarette socket lighter wiring.
• Loose connections can result in a severe decrease in volt-
age which may cause damage to the wires and insulation.
• Failure to make proper connection between the inverter
and the power source will result in reverse polarity.
Reverse polarity will blow the internal fuses in the invert-
er and may cause permanent damage to the inverter.
Damage caused by reverse polarity is not covered under
the WHISTLER 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 sparking, however, it is extreme-
ly 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 result in fire or explo-
sion.
*Some vehicle lighter sockets may only supply 10 amps or approximately 100 watts. If so,
use the hardwire cables. Check vehicle’s owner’s manual for lighter socket fuse rating.
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