Duracell inverter 1000 Owner's Manual page 45

Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Reference
Problem
No output voltage. Fault
Light is on.
Low battery alarm stays on.
Unit does not restart after a
fault condition.
5–4
Possible Cause
Low input voltage
High input voltage
Thermal shutdown
Unit overload
Output is short circuited.
Poor DC wiring; poor battery
condition
Unit is restarted too soon.
Solution
Recharge the battery; check the
connections and cable.
Make sure the Duracell is connected to
a 12 V battery.
Check the voltage regulation of the
charging system.
Allow the unit to cool off. Reduce the
load if continuous operation is
required.
Improve ventilation. Make sure the
inverter's ventilation openings are not
obstructed.
Reduce the ambient temperature.
Reduce the load. Make sure the load
does not exceed the Duracell's output
rating.
Remove the short circuit.
Use proper cable size and lengths and
make solid connections.
Charge the battery.
Install a new battery.
Turn off the unit then wait about 3 to 5
seconds before turning it on again.
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