Whistler PP150AC - Manual (Page 5)

INVERTER BASICS
Don’t Push It.
Although your WHISTLER GO AC inverter has the capacity
to provide power output (excess current) equal to appro x i-
mately 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 150 model has a maximum continuous rat-
ing of 150 watts. Although this model has the capacity to
briefly provide up to 300 watts of power (that is, excess cur-
rent), it is designed to operate equipment and appliances
with start up load re q u i rements of 150 watts or less.
C o n s e q u e n t l y, if the start up load rating of your equipment
or appliance is the same or approximately the same as the
maximum continuous rating of the invert e r, the inverter will
attempt to start loads above the continuous rating for up to
10 seconds.
To determine whether your inverter will operate a part i c u l a r
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
s t a rt up load ratings comparable to your inverter wattage
rating will not damage it.
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If a piece of equipment or an appliance will not operate, first
c o n f i rm that the inverter has been properly connected to
the 12 volt power source (See "Making The Connection"). If
all connections have been properly made, turn the invert e r
rocker switch ON (l), OFF (O) and ON (l) again in quick suc-
cession. If this pro c e d u re is unsuccessful, it is likely that the
i n v e rter does not have the re q u i red start up capacity to
operate the equipment or appliance in question.
Note:
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Most heat generating appliances re q u i re start up loads
in excess of 1000 watts and the WHISTLER 150 and 350
i n v e rters will not operate such appliances as coff e e
makers, irons, hair dryers or heaters.