Whistler PP150AC - Manual (Page 4)

INVERTER BASICS
Getting Start e d
Power equipment and appliances which operate with motors
or tubes re q u i re an initial surge of power to get them up and
running. This power surge is re f e rred to as the "starting load"
or "peak load." (By comparison, electrical devices such as
s t a n d a rd light bulbs do not re q u i re a large starting load).
Once the equipment or appliance has been powered up, it
settles down to a slower pace and re q u i res far less electrical
power to operate. This lower power re q u i rement is re f e rre d
to as the "continuous load."
In order to ensure that the capacity of your WHISTLER invert-
er is sufficient to meet the re q u i red start up load, you must
first determine the power consumption of the equipment or
appliance you plan to operate.
Power consumption is rated either in wattage or in ampere s ,
and information re g a rding the re q u i red "watts" or "amps"
generally is stamped or printed on most appliances and
equipment. If this information is not indicated on the appli-
ance or equipment, check the owner’s manual. Contact the
appliance or equipment manufacturer to determine if
the device you are using (TV’s, battery re-charger, com-
puter, etc.) is compatible with a modified sine wave.
If the power consumption is rated in amps, multiply the num-
ber of amps by 110 (AC voltage) to determine the compara-
ble wattage rating. As a general rule, you can determine the
re q u i red start up load by multiplying the wattage rating by 10.
For further information on the fundamental operating prin-
ciples of WHISTLER inverters and related technical data,
see "Technical Operating Principles"
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Important Information About Your New WHISTLER
Inverter.
This manual will provide you with directions for the safe
and efficient operation of your WHISTLER GO AC 150
Watt or 350 Watt Inverter. Read the manual carefully
before using your new WHISTLER Inverter and keep the
manual on file for future reference.
Notes:
Your WHISTLER inverter is designed to operate from a 12
volt power source only. Never attempt to connect your
Whistler inverter to any other power source, including any
AC power source.
•
Do not attempt to connect the PP150AC Inverter
directly to the 12 volt power source other than using
the supplied adapter cord and plug or the optional
WHISTLER 12 volt hard wire adapter kit (Part Number
PP010DC).
• Do not attempt to modify the adapter cords, plugs or
any of the elements that comprise the PP350AC hard
wire adapter kit.
• 110 volts of current can be lethal. Improper use of
your WHISTLER inverter may result in pro p e rty
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
• Check with the appliance manufacturer for compati-
bility with modified sinewave inverters. Some
appliances may not work well or not at all. This is espe-
cially true for medical equipment. For more information
on compatibility issues, please visit our inverter FAQ page
at www.whistlergroup.com/faq-inverters.asp
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