Sears 140 User Manual

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PRObLEM: Low or No Output Voltage

Reason/Solution

Poor contact at terminals.

Unplug and reinsert Power Inverter 140.

Equipment being operated is drawing too much

power.

Use a higher capacity inverter or do not use the

device.

Inverter is too hot (thermal shut down).

Allow inverter to cool. Check for adequate ventila-

tion. Reduced the load on the inverter to rated

continuous power output.

fuse blows

A blown fuse is usually caused by reverse polarity

or a short circuit within the device being operated.

To replace:

• Disconnect the device immediately.

• Find the source of the problem, and repair it.

• Install a new 15-amp fuse. Do not tighten the fuse

cap too far; finger tight is sufficient.

NOTE: Installing a fuse higher than 15-amps may

cause damage to the inverter.

Inverter may be defective.

Call 1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764) for trouble-

shooting assistance, or return it to any Sears store

or other DieHard outlet in the United States for a

free replacement.