HOWTO: Monitor Panel
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The inverter switch is on the left side of the monitor panel, above and to the right of the battery disconnect switch. It has an
indicator light inside it that comes on to let you it's on. If you are not using any 120 volt electricity, turn the inverter off to
conserve battery power, since it uses a small amount of electricity even when it's not powering any appliances.
The inverter will also shut off if the battery voltage falls below a certain level. This is to protect your batteries, wiring, and the
inverter itself from damage. Your battery voltage drops under load, so it is possible to have the inverter cut off under high
load when the battery voltage is normal with no load. If this happens, try turning off any power-hungry appliances and trying
again. Things like electric toasters, electric curlers and hair dryers, or anything else that produces heat are usually energy
hogs. Most appliances have the wattage indicated on a label somewhere on the appliance. With practice, you will learn what
you can and can't run within the 750 watt limit.
2500 watt inverter switch
Inverter Switch With Optional Engine
Generator and 2500 Watt Inverter
Instead of the regular inverter switch on the monitor panel, your
inverter switch will be back in the rear lounge area on the
passenger side, just to the right of the thermostat. The switch
has three positions: off in the middle position, power save auto
in the top position, and power save off in the bottom position.
In the power save auto setting, when you're not using anything
with 120 volt power, the inverter will put itself to sleep. In this
mode, it still uses a small amount of power. If you turn on a 120
volt appliance, it senses a load and will come back on in about
20 seconds. If you select power save auto you'll reduce the
electricity it takes to keep the inverter powered, and your
batteries will require less recharging.
The inverter checks for a load by turning on the power
briefly and checking if appliances are connected. This can
cause some appliances, such as the microwave to turn on and off. If this happens, either unplug the appliance or turn
the inverter off or on.
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