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solving lack of output power in the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual. The

alarm will sound or if there is an excessive voltage drop between the battery and the

inverter.

NOTE: It is normal for the alarm to sound while the unit is being connected to, or

disconnected from, the power source. This is not indicative of a problem.

7. COMMON PROBLEMS

“Buzzing” sound in audio systems:

Some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom boxes” emit a buzzing sound from their

speakers when operated from the Vector Power Inverter. This occurs because the power

supply in the electronic device does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced

by the inverter. The only solution to this problem is to use a higher quality sound system

that incorporates a higher quality power amplified supply.

Television Interference:

The Vector Power Inverter is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals. However,

in some instances, some interference may still be visible, particularly with weak TV signals.

Try the following corrective measures:

• Position the inverter as far as possible from the television, the antenna and the antenna

cables. Use an extension cable, if necessary

• Adjust the orientation of the inverter, the antenna cables and the TV power cord to minimize

interference

• Make sure that the antenna feeding the television provides an adequate (“snow free”) signal

and that high quality, shielded antenna cable is used

8. FAULT PROTECTION CODE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

GUIDE:

TABLE 1 - INVERTER POWER SWITCH TURNED ON

TROUBLE/INDICATION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY

No AC output DC input below 10 volts Recharge or replace battery

yellow LED lit

No AC output Excessive appliance load- Turn Off, then turn On.

red LED lit

No AC output Inverter hot- Disconnect load from inverter.

red LED lit Operate inverter without load for

a few minutes.

Reconnect load.

No AC output Bad connection or wiring- Tighten all DC connections.

green LED not lit

Low battery Low battery voltage- Recharge battery. Remove load

alarm sounds from inverter while recharging

battery.

Motorized power tool Excessive start-up load- If appliance does not start,

won’t start appliance is drawing excessive

voltage and will not work with

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