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Part Number: 0900-34, 0900-35, 0900-36

Q: A red light comes on my inverter when I plug in the device I want to power and my device does not work. Why?

A: The red light indicates that the inverter has shutdown because of one of the following reasons:

Low battery voltage - the inverter will automatically shutdown to prevent the car's battery from discharging all the way. A low-voltage alert can also happen in car's where the wiring to the cigarette lighter socket is too thin. This will cause the voltage from the battery to drop too much by the time it reaches the inverter.

High battery voltage - the inverter will automatically shut down if the battery voltage is too high to protect its internal components.

Overloading the inverter - try powering a device that reuires less power. If the inverter is being overloaded, you will need to purchase a higher-power inverter.