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INVERTER BASICS
Getting Started
Power equipment and appliances which operate with motors
or tubes require an initial surge of power to get them up and
running. This power surge is referred to as the "starting load"
or "peak load." (By comparison, electrical devices such as
standard light bulbs do not require a large starting load).
Once the equipment or appliance has been powered up, it
settles down to a slower pace and requires far less electrical
power to operate. This lower power requirement is referred
to as the "continuous load."
In order to ensure that the capacity of your Whistler inverter
is sufficient to meet the required 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 amperes,
and information regarding the required "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. Induction motors, as well as some televi-
sions, may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating to start up.
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 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.
• The length of the supplied cables is matched for the
current needed by the inverter. Making this cable
longer will make the inverter less efficient and may
cause the cables to heat up.
• Do not attempt to lengthen the supplied power
cables.
• 110 volts can be lethal. Improper use of your Whistler
inverter may result in property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
•
Not reccommended for use with medical equip-
ment. Check with the appliance manufacturer for
compatibility with modified sine wave inverters.
Some appliances may not work well, not at all or be
damaged.
For more information on compatibility issues,
please visit our inverter FAQ page at
www.whistlergroup.com.
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