Whistler 800 WATT POWER INVERTER - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATION
Making the Connection.
This inverter is designed to connect to your 12 volt battery
by the supplied #8 gauge cables.
1. Make certain that the inverter’s rocker switch is in the
OFF (O) position.
2. Connect the 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.
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
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Note:
• Loose connections can result in a severe decrease in
voltage 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 inverter 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 (+) ter-
minals 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, how-
ever, it is extremely important that both the inverter
and the 12 volt battery be well removed from any pos-
sible source of flammable fumes or gases.
Failure to heed this warning could result in fire or
explosion.
• If the supplied cables are too short to allow for place-
ment of the inverter in a desired location, the inverter
may be connected to the power source using a #4
wire, up to 12’ - #2 wire for longer lengths. The steps
outlined for making the connection and the related
safety precautions remain unchanged.
6. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the ON (I) position.
The LED Indicator Light should glow GREEN confirm-
ing that there is power running to the inverter.