Manual

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FAULTS & ERRORS
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Low battery voltage Input battery voltage
is below 10.5V
Low battery Shutdown
Over temperature shutdown Internal temperature Turn off inverter and allow to cool
is above 65ºC
Overload shutdown Turn off inverter to reset. Check the
(combined) power usage of the
appliance/s is suitable for this inverter
High battery shutdown Input battery voltage
is above 15.5V
Output short circuit Appliance may have an Remove appliance and have it
electrical fault checked by a qualified technician
a) The input battery voltage
is below 10V
b) There is a voltage drop
between the battery and
the inverter
a) Recharge battery immediately.
Failure to do so may cause
permanent battery damage
b) Check cable connections and
that cable sizes are sufficient
(see pg 6)
The inverter is overloaded:
a) there are too many appliances
running, or
b) the appliance is not suitable
for this inverter
a) Confirm input battery is 12V.
b) Check that a battery charger is
not connected to the battery
a) Recharge battery
b) Battery may be too small.
Refer to pg 13 for recommended
battery sizes
c) Check cable connections and that
cable sizes are sufficient (see pg 6)
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