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Power inverter won't change back when plugged into 120

Electric works with generator but doesn't when plugged into 120

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Sometimes if you do not have fully charged batteries or enough power they wont, start the vehicle if its a motorized unit. Then switch it over by hitting the button allow the batteries to charge, as if you use the invertor power alot while the vehicle is not running it drains the batteries the engine will charge the batteries as well as the electrical time you have it plugged n.

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