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Old 12-18-2018, 07:24 AM   #1
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The inverter in my sandpiper 389rd stopped working Does anyone know if there is a fuse or where the inverter is located Thanks
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Old 12-18-2018, 08:14 AM   #2
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what type/brand/size is the inverter? does it power all the outlets or just the fridge?
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Old 12-18-2018, 09:36 AM   #3
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I don't know the type or size, it only powers the fridge. There is a switch on the control panel, but no breaker or fuse in the fuse box. There is a breaker for the fridge, the fridge works fine on shore power.
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Old 12-18-2018, 09:53 AM   #4
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the inverter itself usually has a push button fuse reset on it
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Old 12-18-2018, 11:10 AM   #5
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But we can’t find the inverter
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Old 12-18-2018, 11:12 AM   #6
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who knows, maybe in a cabinet, under the bed, in a storage bay(mounted on the ceiling!), etc... or even under the fridge...
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Old 12-18-2018, 02:21 PM   #7
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inverters are normally very close to the batteries. go to the battery and trace the battery cable for 3 or 4 feet and i'll bet you find the inverter. look at the ceiling of the battery compartment.
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Old 12-18-2018, 02:30 PM   #8
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I found the inverter, it is in the storage compartment near the steps
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Old 12-18-2018, 02:46 PM   #9
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I found the inverter, it is in the storage compartment near the steps
OK great!
Now what did you find wrong?
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Old 12-18-2018, 04:09 PM   #10
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Don’t know yet Turning on and off doesn’t work so we are trying to replace the fuse
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Old 12-18-2018, 04:55 PM   #11
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Some models have a small reset button on the back. Difficult to see (or feel). Was the problem on my neighbor's last year. One push and he was back in business.
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Old 12-18-2018, 06:06 PM   #12
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Double check that your switched properly. If your inverter is wired like ours is the power button on the inverter has to be off for the on/off switch at the control panel to operate it. I believe ours has a blade fuse in the back for the 12volt side. There could well be an inline fuse between the inverter and the battery as well.
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Old 12-24-2018, 10:23 PM   #13
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Measure the voltage in and make sure you have a good 12vdc. Measure the voltage at the outlets on the inverter to see if you have 110vac coming out. Inverters have a lot of fail safes (under voltage, over voltage etc). If the issue is not resolved the inverter will turn the output voltage off as a safety measure.
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