Inverter function 90SP36

[Donald Spithaler]

Chuck
I do like Bill said. I turn my inverter on then I use the switch to operate the drapes & that will fire my inverter up. i always have to do it that way & you probability have the same inverter as me.

Don Spithaler
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA

On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 4:03 PM, pattypape <"billpatty@hotmail.com"> wrote:

In addition to the Chuck W. tip , Some of these inverters also need

a load to get started, So turn someting "ON" then fire up the

Inverter.



Bill 88 FC Michigan



--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Gregory OConnor"

wrote:

>

> ChuckW, that is a great diagnostic. When I read ChuckH's question,

I

> could not even think of a link.

>

> You dont have to have smarts, just smart friends.

> GregoryO'Connor

> 94pt

>

>

> --- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Chuck Wheeler"

> wrote:

> >

> > Chuck,

> > Inverters also require more current to start than when running.

> Most of

> > the better ones have a circuit that prevents the inverter from

> running the

> > batteries two low. If the resting terminal voltage of the

> batteries is OK

> > connect a voltmeter across the input to the inverter and watch it

> as you

> > turn the inverter on. If you see a significant drop in voltage

> you probably

> > have a poor connection between the inverter and the battery and

> this is

> > causing the inverter to shutdown. The alternator is providing

> just enough

> > extra oomph to get past the starting current. If you have

> separate

> > starting batteries and the house batteries are old check the

> terminal

> > voltage when the inverter is turned on. If you see a drop at the

> terminals

> > it is time for new batteries if all the connections are in good

> condition.

> > If you have a infrared heat sensor point it at the battery

> terminals. If

> > they are warmer that the surrounding battery you have a poor

> battery

> > connection.

> >

> > - Chuck Wheeler-

> > FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

> >

> >

> > _____

> >

> > From: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"

> > [mailto:"WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"] On Behalf Of

> williamcharrison

> > Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:01 AM

> > To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"

> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Inverter function 90SP36

> >

> >

> >

> > The inverter on my coach will not kick in unless I start

> > the engine momentarily (I have previously reset it). After

> > starting the engine I can turn it off and the inverter stays on.

> >

> > Chuck Harrison

> > Akron, Ohio

> > 90 SP36

> >

>