Tripp Lite PowerVerter PV 300 User's Manual
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1. sscussssisstvvsivstnnssneiasiidasteesigusintveastvaicsateosasesduvtseceasenisiedeasetatetoasects eigd 7 ZOE BCIBICA TIONS wcssssidsvcasaasisepascniasstaiasuisuas sthoiutesslancoussn sess icouseusunueabhediattaveastabeacstenesenave 8 Please save these instructions and thoroughly read the Safety page 3 and Operation page 5 sections before operating your PowerVerter Be sure to save the original carton and Styrofoam inserts If you require service your warranty may be voided if the PowerVerter is sent back to Tripp Lite in improper packaging 1eINTRODUCTION 1 1 Applications Congratulations Your new Tripp Lite PowerVerter Ultra Compact DC to AC Inverter will give you years of reliable carefree service PowerVerter Inverters give you access to AC power wherever and whenever you need it They convert Direct Current DC electricity from a battery to Alternating Current AC electricity which is the standard utility power you find at home Your PowerVerter Inverter simply plugs into the cigarette lighter socket of any vehicle to run a variety of office and household appliances Laptop Computers TVs Game Systems e Fax Machines e VCRs Kitchen Equipment Lamps e Stereos Small Power Tools and More 1 2 Advanced Features Design PowerVerter Ultra Compact s advanced design and production technology packs the power of standard inverters into a lighter low profile metal case This design eliminates the need for bulky internal tr2. DENT MISUSE ABUSEOR NEGLECT SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ALLIMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may notapply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction TRIPP LITE 500 N ORLEANS CHICAGO IL 60610 WARNING The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable adequate or safe for the use intended Since individual applications are subject to great variation the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application Policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuousimprovement Specifications are subject to change withoutnotice 7 SPECIFICATIONS 4 Model PV 140 PV300 Output Power Maximum Continuous Watts 140 300 Output Power Peak Watts 200 500 Nominal Input Voltage DC 12V 12V Nominal Output Voltage AC 120V 120V Output Waveform _
3. Modified Sine Wave Modified Sine Wave Low Battery Voltage Alarm Volts 11 2V 11 4V Low Battery Voltage Shutdown Volts 10 4V 9 8V AC Outlets NEMA 5 15R i T 2 Circuit Protection DC Overload 20 amp fuse 30 amp fuse Dimensions HxWxD 1 3 4 x 3 x 6 in 1 4 5 x 4 1 5 x 6 in 4 4x 7 6 x 15 2 cm 4 6 x 10 7 x 15 2 cm Weight 1 1 5 Ibs 54 kg 2 Ibs 91 kg 93 1212 9710081 198 Printed on Recycled Paper
4. TR e OWNER SMANUAL DD 7 N _ TRIPP LITE THE POWER PEOPLE PowerVerter Ultra Compact DC to AC Power Inverters PV 140 PV 300 500 N Orleans Chicago IL 60610 USA Customer Support 312 755 5401 Fax 312 644 6505 E mail info tripplite com PowerZone Web Site www tripplite com Copyright 1998 Tripp Lite All rights reserved PowerVerter is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite TABLE OF CONTENTS DINTRODUCTION LI APppheafons siscassesescsgessivssedesuavesiiavadsntesstc seed stassvedsbenoissegvescsciassaredevsaeaiucieersieass 2 1 2 Advanced Features sce isicissscaoveveissnsoessosensenesacivecsecbasicidcecdususteaserasivesserasesbucesbegnades 2 D SAFETY scosvsstestiasiutstecssntast sedans sasupavenssindekossasaateivswtncepoania oategsteassevsastaihdestwsRovstunssavauwsatenatess 3 SV CON TROLS vanene 4 4 OPERATION 4 1 Operation Overview ememesrersernrensnrvrsnensrevesnnnessnsnsensesnssesnveneser Kred 5 4 2 Step By Step Operation sscsccccsccsssecscoasssvcssvnsduesosscncanouesuvensvssviosssssapendvevcnissibesadse 5 4 3 Direct Connection Operation PV 300 only sssnsrsensersrereverereverensnssenessnsereer 5 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 Troubleshooting Guide c scsccccsccsccsccssscsescesacsecsscensseisotadesesassesssasescidecansiesantvsavenes 6 52 Maintenance casi pashs stadssonauabtssdicnsie dad snnaeheauauntiwaieansecedtesssesbededebeisatasdeavebuedsscseneduuecne 6 50 DUT V ICE AE E E EEE 6 GO WARRANT Y
5. ansformers Low Battery Protection You Ilnever run out of battery power with Power Verter Ultra Compact Inverters Power Verter s Low Battery Alarm alerts you to low voltagein your vehicle s battery The Power Verter gives you adequate time to safely shut down your connected equipment and the inverter before restarting your vehicle s engine to recharge your battery If you re not present when the alarm sounds PowerVerter will automatically shut itself down preserving your battery Note turn OFF connected equipment before restarting yourengine 2 e SAFETY Warning Tripp Lite does not recommend the use of any of its Power Inverters in any life support application where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite Power Inverter could cause failure or significantly alter the performance of the life support device Contact Tripp Lite for further information on this subject Warning Do not operate your inverter near flammable materials fumes or gases A Caution Proper cooling is essential when operating your PowerVerter Provide adequate ventilation and refrain from placing items on or around the PowerVerter during operation Refrain from placing your PowerVerter near your vehicle s heating vent or in direct sunlight Keep the case dry at all times Disconnect the PowerVerter when not in use Caution The PowerVerter case will get hot 130 140 F after long periods of continuous use Do not place the PowerVerter near
6. ls both feature one DC fuse The fuse protects the Power Verter against an overload If too much current is drawn from the AC outlets or in the event of a major electronic failure the fuse will blow to protect the Power Verter s circuitry and your vehicle s battery If the fuse blows unplug it and replace it with a standard automotive fuse of equal amperage Note installing non rated fuses could cause equipment damage or failure and could void your warranty 4 Cigarette Lighter Plug Connects directly into a standard automotive cigarette lighter receptacle Simply plug the Power Verter in to operate 5 Cooling Fan PV 300 features a fan to maintain internal cooling PV 140 Rear PV300 Rear 4 OPERATION 4 1 Operation Overview The PowerVerter Ultra Compact Inverter can be used either with your vehicle s engine off or running Depending on the amount of equipment connected to the Power Verter a typical vehicle battery will provide 2 to 3 hours of runtime on average or as long as 10 hours under optimum conditions before needing to be recharged Since the Power Verter merely converts electrical energy and does not produce it the voltage and capacity it provides your equipment depends on the voltage and capacity provided by your vehicle s battery The PowerVerter produces a Modified Sine Wave that closely matches the sine wave produced by the utility company that serves your household making it far superior to other inver
7. ou instructions about return repair or exchange If returning your PowerVerter to Tripp Lite please follow this procedure STEP 1 Carefully pack the PowerVerter using the ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit Adequate packing is essential to ensure the inverter is not damaged in transit m r STEP 2 Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of the problem This will help speed turn around time STEP 3 If the PowerVerter is within the 1 year domestic 120 days export warranty period enclose a copy of your sales receipt STEP 4 Send the PowerVerter to TRIPP LITE 418 W ILLINOIS CHICAGO IL 60610 USA ATTN REPAIR DEPARTMENT 6 WARRANTY 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Seller warrants this product if used in accordance with all applicable instructions to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of initial purchase If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period Seller will repair or replace the product inits sole discretion Service under this Warranty can only be obtained by your delivering or shipping the product with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid to Tripp Lite 418 W Illinois Chicago IL 60610 Seller will pay return shipping charges Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at 312 755 5401 before sending any equipment back for repair THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEARORTO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCI
8. surfaces or materials that will be effected by this level of heat Use care when handling the case after extended use ACaution Turn OFF connected equipment before starting your engine DO NOT plug a surge suppressor line conditioner or UPS system into the AC receptacles of the PowerVerter If you attach extension cords to the PowerVerter use grounded 14 gauge 3 wire cords less than 100 feet long ACaution Check the warning labels on battery chargers or adapters before connecting them to your PowerVerter DO NOT connect battery chargers or adapters with dangerous voltage warnings Most battery chargers and adapters however are safe for connection as long as their labels state that their AC to DC output voltage is low 30 volts or lower 4 3 CONTROLS 1 Illuminated ON OFF Switch Move the switch to ON O to supply power to your connected equipment This switch will remain illuminated while the Power Verterisin operation Move the switch to OFF I to stop power to your connected equipment 2 AC Outlet s Connect equipment to the Power Verter s receptacles that are designed to run on 120V AC electric power computers fax machines televisions etc Be sure equipment that is plugged into the Power Verter has a wattage draw equal to or less than the maximum continuous output of the Power Verter 140 watts maximum for the PV 140 and 300 watts maximum for the PV 300 3 DC Fuse PV 140 and PV 300 mode
9. ters on the market This makes it ideal to power appliances and equipment you commonly use at home 4 2 Step By Step Operation OBSERVE ALL PRECAUTIONS IN THE SAFETY SECTION ON PAGE3 Place the PowerVerter ona convenient flat surface in your vehicle Plug the PowerVerter s cigarette lighter plug into your vehicle s cigarette lighter receptacle Plug your equipment into the PowerVerter Make sure that the equipment is turned OFF If connecting over 240 watts to model PV 300 see Direct Connection Operation below Turn ON the PowerVerter Turn ON your equipment 4 3 Direct Connection Operation PV 300 only Connecting the PV 300 s cigarette lighter plug as described above will support most of your equipment However if you plan on connecting more than 240 watts to the PV 300 you MUST connect the inverter directly to the battery To connect the PV 300 directly to the battery first purchase a Battery Lead Adapter available at most automotive stores It consists of a cigarette lighter receptacle that you plug O the PV 300 into and two battery leads which you connect directly to the battery terminals See diagram at right CAU Battery TION OBSERVE POLARITY AT ALL TIMES REVERSE POLARITY WILL Battery PV 300 Lead Lighter Adapter Plug BLOW THE PV 300 S FUSE AND MAY 0 DAMAGETHEINVERTER SINTERNAL CIRCUITRY A Warning During direct connection to the battery there is a risk of sparks from the terminal igni
10. ting explosive battery gases that have built up Perform direct connection only in a well ventilated area 6 5e TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 Troubleshooting Guide Please check the following before sending the PowerVerter in for service Inverter does not turn ON when ON OFF switch is turned ON i Inverter is not able to power devices plugged into it PROBLEM Fuseis blown Battery running low CORRECTION Replace blown fuse Check forpossibleinvert oad Recharge vehicle battery by runningengine Low battery voltage reduces inverter power output Power draw of equipment is too high for inverter output Check rated power draw of equipment Make sure it does notexceed the maximum continuous output rating of the inverter Check and secure all connec tions Inverter output seems inter mittent Loose connections Connected equipment expe Audio videointerference riences buzzing sound or pic ture distortion 5 2 Maintenance The PowerVerter requires no maintenance and contains no user serviceable or replaceable parts except for replaceable DC fuse 5 3 Service If you require service beyond what is explained in the Troubleshooting Guide do the following Reposition equipment an tennas and PowerVerter Call Tripp Lite Customer Support at 312 755 5401 Outside the U S call 312 755 5402 Explain your problem and a technical support person will either remedy the problem over the phone or give y
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