User manual WHISTLER PP2000

[. . . ] 1250/1750/2750 Manual 3/6/02 2:45 PM Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 1000/2000 WATT SERIES THE WHISTLER GROUP CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927 www. whistlergroup. com PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 25 Industrial Ave. Chelmsford, MA 01824 TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1491 CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1201 N. Rogers, AR 72756 Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004 Email: info@whistlergroup. com P/N 1000/2000SERIESMAN ©WHISTLER 2002 HIGH SURGE POWER INVERTERS See important information section regarding medical equipment, rechargeable products and laptop computers before using this power inverter! 1250/1750/2750 Manual 3/6/02 2:45 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call consumer relations: Dear Whistler Owner, For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. [. . . ] The ground wire may be connected to the chassis of your vehicle or to the grounding system in your boat or to the earth if you are operating the inverter in a remote location. Before OPERATION connecting the ground, make certain that the inverter is turned off. Operating the inverter without properly grounding it may result in electrical shock. Check the Bar Graph Meter on the front panel. The Voltage Bar Graph should read between 11 and 14 volts depending on the voltage of the power source. If the reading is not within this range, check the voltage of the power source and the terminal connections on the power source and the inverter to make sure they are secure. Neither the High Temperature or Over Load LED Indicators should be illuminated. Confirm that the equipment or appliance to be operated is turned off. Plug the equipment or appliance into one of the two AC receptacles on the front panel of the the inverter. Turn the inverter to the ON (I) position. Turn on the equipment or appliance. 8. 9. Note: · The audible alarm may make a momentary "chirp" when the inverter is turned OFF (O). The same alarm may also sound when the inverter is being connected to or disconnected from the 12 volt power source. · The use of an extension cord from the inverter to the 16 17 1250/1750/2750 Manual 3/6/02 2:45 PM Page 21 OPERATION appliance or equipment being operated will not significantly decrease the power being generated by the inverter. For best operating results, the extension cord should be no more than 50 feet long. · Check frequently to ensure that the input and out put connections are secure. Loose connections may damage the inverter, the power source, or may generate excessive heat. The following precautions apply to the 2000 series models only. The AC receptacles are equipped with 15 amp circuit breakers. Consequently, each of these outlets is rated for a maximum output of 1500 watts (110 volts x 15 amps). To generate the maximum output, the 2000 series models should be connected to a power supply which has the capacity to produce up to 275 amps. The loads should be distributed between the two receptacles to ensure that each outlet is producing no more than its maximum 1500 watt output. If more than one piece of equipment or appliance is to be operated at the same time, first turn on the inverter and then turn on each piece of equipment or appliance separately to enable the inverter to produce the required start up loads. OPERATION b). [. . . ] Inverters returned without a dated store receipt will be handled as described in section "Service Out Of Warranty. " When returning a unit for service under warranty, please follow these instructions: 1. Ship the inverter in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested, and shipping charges prepaid to: Whistler Repair Dept. 72756 30 31 1250/1750/2750 Manual 3/6/02 2:45 PM Page 35 WARRANTY IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your inverter insured with return receipt requested. [. . . ]