Owner's Guide Inverter 300

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Symptom
The AC load does not operate. The light
comes on when the inverter is turned on or when the AC
load is turned on or plugged in. The alarm may sound.
Symptom
The AC load runs for more than one minute, the
alarm sounds, and the light comes on. The inverter is
warm or hot to touch. The alarm may sound.
Possible cause Suggested remedy
The battery is discharged. Recharge the battery.
The battery voltage is
excessive.
Check the charging system.
The AC load exceeds the 150
watt rating for the lighter
socket.
Connect the inverter directly to
the battery. See
“Using the
Battery Clip Wire
Assembly” on page 11
or
“Hardwiring the Inverter to
the Battery” on page 13
.
Possible cause Suggested remedy
Poor ventilation or a high-
temperature environment has
caused the
inverter
to
overheat.
Ensure that ventilation is not
restricted around the inverter.
The inverter will turn on again
automatically when it has
cooled sufficiently.