Whistlergroup, 21 20 troubleshooting troubleshooting – Whistler PRO-400W User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM: Low Battery Alarm On All The Time

Problem

Solution

Input voltage below

Keep input voltage above

10.5 volts.

10.5 volts to maintain

regulation.

Poor or weak battery

Replace battery.

condition.
Inadequate power being

Use lower gauge wire.

delivered to the inverter

(400 watt model)

or excessive voltage drop.

Red LED On

Problem

Solution

Equipment has a high

Turn inverter power switch

start up surge.

OFF (O) and then ON (l)

again until the inverter

powers your appliance.

Repeat as necessary

to get your appliance

"started".

Battery voltage below

Recharge or replace

10 volts.

battery.

Equipment being operated

Use a higher capacity

draws too much power.

inverter.

Inverter is too hot (thermal

Allow inverter to cool.

shutdown mode).

Check for adequate

ventilation. Reduce the

load on the inverter to

rated continuous power
output.

PROBLEM: TV Interference

Problem

Solution

Electrical interference from

Add a Ferrite data line filter

inverter.

on to the TV power cord.
This filter is available at
electronic part stores.

.

PROBLEM: Low or No Output Voltage

Problem

Solution

Using incorrect type of

Use a true RMS reading

voltmeter to test output

meter.

voltage.

See "For You Technical
Types" Section of this
manual.

Please visit our Inverter FAQ page on our website
(www.

whistlergroup

.com), for more troubleshooting

information and FYI topics.

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