Tripp Lite PV150 User's Manual
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1. IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Specifically Tripp Lite is not liable for any costs such as lost profits or revenue loss of equipment loss of use of equipment loss of software loss of data costs of substitutes claims by third parties or otherwise Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement Specifications are subject to change without notice Correction Turn Inverter OFF and run engine to recharge vehicle battery Output overload Inverter does not turn ON when power switch is turned ON Automatic Inverter shutdown due to low battery voltage lt 10V Turn Inverter OFF and remove overload by unplugging high wattage devices Load should not exceed your Inverter s maximum continuous output power see Specifications Turn Inverter OFF and run engine to recharge vehicle battery Automatic Inverter shutdown due to output overload Turn Inverter OFF and remove overload by unplugging high wattage devices Load should not exceed your Inverter s maximum continuous output power see Specifications Blown fuse Inverter is unable to power connected equipment Inverter power output Battery running low Low battery voltage reduces Replace fuse with standard automotive fuse of identical amperage see Specifications Turn Inverte2. 120V AC equipment you would normally plug into a wall outlet DC Fuse s externally mounted on PV150 and PV375 internally mounted on PV500 and PV600 protect vehicle battery from damaging overload If fuse blows replace with standard automotive fuse of equal amperage CAUTION installing non rated fuses could cause equipment damage and void your warranty Vehicle Lighter Accessory Plug PV150 amp PV375 only connects to a standard 12V DC vehicle lighter accessory outlet DC Power Terminals PV500 amp PV600 only directly connect to your battery terminals with user supplied cables Always loosely twist each pair of cables one positive and one negative together Cooling Fan PV375 PV500 amp PV600 only maintains internal cooling Ultra Compact Lightweight Metal Case HAS Mounting Flanges PV500 amp PV600 only provide fixed mounting if desired Install and tighten four user supplied screws through mounting flanges and into a rigid horizontal surface Mount Inverter before DC battery connection Low Battery Alarm internal not shown detects low voltage and shuts down Inverter to preserve vehicle battery If alarm sounds turn Inverter OFF and run engine to recharge battery Overload Alarm internal not shown detects wattage overload on Inverter outlets and shuts down Inverter as a protective measure If alarm sounds turn Inverter OFF and reduce wattage load by unplugging high wattage devices Step 1 PV150 am
3. Owner s Manual PowerVerter Ultra Compact DC to AC Inverters PV150 PV375 PV500 amp PV600 TRIPP LITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA e 773 869 1234 www tripplite com Register on line today for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product www tripplite com warranty Congratulations Your new PowerVerter Inverter will give you years of reliable carefree service Use it to convert DC battery power into 110 120V AC household power to run a variety of electronics notebook computers game systems battery chargers small TVs VCRs and more The Inverter s PWM Pulse Width Modulated sinusoidal wave is suitable for almost all loads Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation operation and storage of all Tripp Lite Inverters Warning Do not use a Tripp Lite PowerVerter Inverter in life support or healthcare applications where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite PowerVerter Inverter could cause failure or significantly alter the performance of a life support device or medical equipment Do not operate your Inverter near flammable materials fumes or gases Feature Identification Lighted ON OFF Switch move to ON T position to power connected equipment switch will illuminate Move to OFF O position to stop powering connected equipment AC Outlet s accept
4. ft Full Load engine on engine off continuous 2 3 hours continuous 3 4 hours continuous 4 6 hours Model PV375 1 2 Load engine on engine off continuous 1 2 hours continuous 2 3 hours continuous 3 6 hours Full Load engine on engine off f continuous 30 min 1 hour continuous 1 2 hours continuous 2 3 hours Models PV500 amp PV600 1 2 Load engine on engine off continuous 1 hour continuous 2 hours continuous not recommended Full Load engine on engine of 1 2 hours not recommended 2 4 hours not recommended continuous 1 hour If vehicle wiring is adequate See Vehicle Electrical System Limitations at right Copyright 2004 Tripp Lite All rights reserved PowerVerter is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite Note acceptable power is directly related to cable length i e the shorter the cable the better the performance Vehicle Electrical System Limitations NOTE Due to the limitations of certain vehicles 12V DC lighter accessory outlet electrical systems you may not be able to continuously run a full load 375 watts from PV375 models If you regularly blow fuses it may indicate your vehicle is not adequately wired to support a PV375 as it is designed In this case consult vehicle manufacturer recommendations for rewiring from the fuse block or battery with appropriate wiring 10 12 gauge and fusing at least 40 amp All standard vehicle accessory outlet electrical systems can suppo
5. mes and disconnect when not in use e Since the Inverter case will get hot 130 140 F during continuous extended use use care when handling it Do not place it near surfaces or materials affected by this level of heat Turn OFF connected equipment before starting your engine DO NOT plug a surge suppressor line conditioner or UPS system into the Inverter If you attach AC extension cords use the heaviest practical gauge e Before connecting a battery charger or adapter check its manual to make sure that the Inverter s specifications including output waveform fall within its recommendations PV150 Front View PV375 Front View PV375 Rear View T a PV500 PV600 Front View PV500 PV600 Rear View Inverter directly to output from an alternator rather than a battery or battery bank The PV500 and PV600 s output is limited by the length and gauge of user supplied cables See cable sizing guide on back page Shorter and heavier gauge cable maximizes output especially important when operating heavy draw equipment An excellent source of cables are battery jumper cables Required by NEC article 551 Mount within 18 inches of the battery Step 2 Turn on Inverter Step 3 Plug equipment into the Inverter Determine your equipment s total wattage Do not connect more watts than your Inverter s Output Power Maximum Continuous Wa
6. or service Problem Low battery voltage lt 10 5 V Symptom Alarm sounds Limited Warranty Tripp Lite warrants its Inverters to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year domestic or 120 days export from the date of initial purchase Tripp Lite s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its sole option any such defective products To obtain service under this warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center Products must be returned to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way including opening of the unit s casing for any reason This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of purchase EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE
7. p PV375 models Plug Inverter into vehicle lighter accessory outlet Step 1 PV500 amp PV600 models First mount inverter if desired With user supplied cables connect the Inverter s negative DC terminal directly to your battery s negative terminal connect the Inverter s positive DC terminal through a UL listed fuse and fuse block and directly to your battery s positive terminal Always loosely twist each pair of cables one positive and one negative together CAUTION Observe proper polarity Reversed polarity will blow the PV500 s and PV600 s internal fuses To access internal fuses disconnect equipment and battery from the PV500 or PV600 Then unscrew and remove end panels to access fuses Replace blown fuses with an equal number of new fuses of the same type and amperage Replace end panels and screws Tighten your Inverter s and battery s DC terminals to approximately 2 25 Newton meters 1 85 foot lbs of torque to create an efficient connection and to prevent excessive heating at this connection Insufficient tightening of the terminals could void your warranty It is recommended that you solder cable ends and insulate the terminals at the battery WARNING Do not connect your Caution e Since the Inverter requires adequate ventilation during operation do not block fan or cooling vents or cover the Inverter and do not operate near vehicle heating vents or in direct sunlight Keep the Inverter dry at all ti
8. r OFF and run engine to recharge vehicle battery Connected equipment load exceeds Inverter s maximum continuous output power Connected equipment experiences audio video distortion Turn Inverter OFF and remove overload by unplugging high wattage devices Load should not exceed your Inverter s maximum continuous output power see Specifications Check and secure all connections Model PV150 Loose connections Audio video interference Specifications Reposition equipment antennas and Inverter PV375 PV500 PV600 Output Power Maximum Continuous Watts 150 375 500 600 Output Power Peak Watts 0D 0 Output Power Peak Watts Input Voltage DC 300 12V nominal 10 15V 12V nominal 10 5 15V 600 1000 12V nominal 10 15V 1000 12V nominal 10 15V Output Voltage AC Frequency 120V 60 Hz nominal 120V 60 Hz nominal 120V 60 Hz nominal 120V 60 Hz nominal PWM Sine Wave 10 5V Output Waveform Low Battery Voltage Alarm Volts PWM Sine Wave PWM Sine Wave 10 5V PWM Sine Wave 10 5V 10 5V Low Battery Voltage Shutdown Volts 10V 10V 10V 10V AC Outlets 1 Circuit Protection DC Overload 20 amp fuse external 40 amp fuse external 2 38 3 Two 40 amp fuses internal Two 40 amp fuses internal Maximum output power continuous or peak only available when vehicle battery is properly charged Run vehicle engine often to maintain proper charge Peak Ou
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10. tput Power is instantaneous The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement Specifications are subject to change without notice Typical Runtimes Before Battery Recharge Although you can operate your Inverter with your vehicle engine off best results are usually attained with the engine running Since the Inverter converts electrical energy and doesn t produce it the Inverter s performance is relative to the condition of your vehicle s electrical system battery alternator Minimum Recommended Cable Sizing Chart PV500 amp PV600 only Choose the correct wire gauge based on your equipment s wattage load Always loosely twist each pair of cables one positive and one negative together and wiring If other loads air conditioner heater lights etc are also using power you may get Wire Gauge less runtime Watts 10 ga 8 ga Two 10 ga 6 ga 4 ga 100 24 ft 36 ft 48 ft 56 ft 100 ft With Typical With Typical With Typical Compact Vehicle 4 cylinder Mid Size Vehicle 6 cylinder Full Size Vehicle 8 cylinder 200 ten ei pale 2 48 ft Battery Alternator Battery Alternator Battery Alternator 300 8 ft 12 ft 16 ft 20 ft 30 ft amp Wiring amp Wiring amp Wiring 400 6ft 10 ft 12ft 14 ft 24 fh Model PV150 500 not recommended 8 ft 10 ft 12 ft 18 ft 1 2 Load engine on engine off continuous 4 6 hours continuous 6 8 hours continuous 8 12 hours 600 not recommended 6 ft 8 ft 10 ft 15
11. tts rating either 150 375 500 or 600 see Specifications See back page for typical equipment runtimes Also see back page for important note concerning the limitations of vehicle electrical systems Wattage ratings are usually listed in equipment manuals or on nameplates If your equipment is rated in amps multiply that number times AC utility voltage to determine watts Example a 14 in drill requires 2 4 amps 2 amps 120 volts 300 watts Important Alarms and automatic shutdown are normal safety functions of this inverter indicating either outlet overload or low vehicle battery voltage If alarm sounds and or the inverter has shut down and will not turn on e Check inverter connections Reduce wattage load Run engine to recharge battery Toggle ON OFF switch on and off 3 to 4 times ending in the on I position Maintenance amp Service Your Inverter requires no maintenance and contains no user serviceable parts except for replaceable DC fuses If returning your Inverter to Tripp Lite please pack it carefully using the ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit Enclose a letter describing the problem If the Inverter is within the warranty period enclose a copy of your sales receipt To obtain service you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center Troubleshooting Please check the following before sending the Inverter in f
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