GP-HS1500
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6.0 Operating limits
6.1 Power output
Some induction motors used in refrigerators, freezers, pumps, and other motor-
operated equipment require very high surge currents to start. The inverter may not
be able to start some of these motors even though their rated current draw is within
the power rating of inverter. Televisions and computer monitors may surge up to
four times their rated power on startup, which may result in the inverter showing an
overload fault.
6.2 Input voltage
The inverter operates at the following input voltage ranges:
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12 V
: 10.5 to 15.0 V
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24 V
: 21.0 to 30.0 V
The inverter shuts down if the input voltage drops below:
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12 V
: 10.5 V
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24 V
: 21.0 V
This protects your battery from being over discharged.
The inverter also shuts down if the input voltage exceeds:
•
12 V
: 15.0 V
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24 V
: 30.0 V
This protects the inverter against excessive input voltage. Although the inverter
incorporates protection against over voltage, it may still be damaged if the input
voltage is allowed to exceed:
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12 V
: 20.0 V
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24 V
: 35.0 V
7.0 Troubleshooting
7.1 Common problems
Television interference: Operation of the power inverter can interfere with television
reception on some channels. If this situation occurs, the following steps may help to
alleviate the problem:
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Make sure that the chassis ground lug on the back of the power inverter is
solidly connected to the ground system of your vehicle, boat or home.
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Do not operate high power loads with the power inverter while watching
television.
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Make sure that the antenna feeding your television provides an adequate
"snow free) signal and that you are using good quality cable between the
antenna and the TV.
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Move the television as far away from the power inverter as possible.
