Samlexpower PST-1500-12 Owner's manual - Section 9 |
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SECTION 9 |
Operation
Switching The Inverter ON/OFF
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control.
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CAUTION!
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Temperature Controlled Cooling Fans
Two cooling fans are thermostatically controlled. Temperature of a critical hot spot inside
the inverter is monitored to activate the fans and the over temperature shut-down. When
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note that the fans may not come on at low loads or if the ambient temperature is cooler.
This is normal.
Indications For Normal Operation
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Against Abnormal Conditions" and "Troubleshooting Guide" for symptoms of abnormal
operation.
No Load Draw (Idle Current)
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INFO
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