10. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Alarm is on.
Alarm is on.
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Display shows . Device
demands too much surge
power.
Device has a short circuit
Display shows . 12 volt
battery is too low.
Display shows voltage
between 10.5 and 11.0
volts.
Display shows . 12 volt
voltage is too high.
Display shows . Device
demands more than the
inverter's continuous power
rating.
Display shows . Inverter
is too hot.
REASON/SOLUTION
Cycle the inverter power OFF
and ON. If problem persists, use
a larger inverter or a smaller
device.
Remove the defective device.
Recharge/replace battery.
12V battery is low. Recharge or
replace battery. The inverter will
automatically shut off after battery
voltage reaches 10.5 volts.
If in a vehicle, repair/replace
the alternator or charging
system. Use a properly sized
and rated 12 volt battery. If
the input voltage returns to 15
volts or less, the inverter will
automatically restart.
Cycle the inverter power OFF
and ON. If problem persists, use
a larger inverter or a smaller
device.
Increase the ventilation to the
inverter. Move the inverter to a
cooler area. Reduce the power
consumption of the device. The
inverter will automatically reset
after cooling.
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