Whistler PP500AC - Page 5

OWNER’S MANUAL
Making The Connection.
1. Make certain that the WHISTLER 500 rocker switch is in the OFF (0)
position.
2. Connect the cables to the power input terminals at the rear ofthe
inverter and tighten the screws to make a secure connection. Do not
over tighten these screws.
3. Connect the cable from the (BLACK) Negative (—) terminal on the
inverter to the Negative terminal on the 12 volt power source.
Make certain the connection is secure.
4. Confirm that the cable you have just installed is properly connected.
Specifically, make certain that the cable is connected to the Negative
terminals on both the inverter and the 12 vo/t power source.
5. Connect the cable from the (RED) Positive (+) terminal on the in -
verter to the Positive terminal on the power source. Make certain
the connection is secure.
Note:
• Loose connections can result in a severe decrease in voltage which
may cause damage to the wires and insulation.
• Failure to make a proper connection between the inverter and the
power source will result in reverse polarity. Reverse polarity will blow
the internal fuses in the inverter and may cause permanent damage
to the inverter. Damage caused by reverse polarity is not covered
under the WHISTLER warranty.
• Making the connection between the Positive terminals may cause a
spark as a result of current flowing to the charge capacitors in the
inverter. This is a normal occurrence. Due to the potential for
sparking, however, it is extremely importantthat both the inverter
and the 12 volt battery be well removed from any possible source of
flammable fumes or gases.
Failure to heed this warning could result in fire or explosion.
• If the supplied cables are too short to allow for placement of the
inverter in a desired location, the inverter may be connected to the
power source using a #4 wire. The steps outlined for making the
connection and the related safety precautions remain unchanged.
6. Turn the inverter rocker switch to the ON (I) position. The LED
Indicator Light should glow GREEN confirming that there is power
running to the inverter.