Tripp Lite PV3000HF
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1. OFF Switch to this setting to shut down the Inverter completely preventing it from drawing power from the batteries Use this switch to automatically reset the unit if it shuts down due to low battery or overload Use an optional remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold separately or included with PV3000HF models to reset unit due to overload only REMOTE Switch to this setting to remotely monitor and control the Inverter with the use of an optional remote module See remote module s own er s manual for operating instructions a S REMOTE OFF ON Indicator Lights Your Inverter is equipped with a simple intuitive user friendly set of indicator lights These easily remembered traffic light signals will allow you shortly after first use to tell at a glance the charge condition of your batteries as well as ascertain approximate equipment load level BATTERY Indicator Lights These three lights will illuminate in several sequences to show the approximate charge level of your con nected battery Approximate Battery Charge Level Indicator Illuminated Battery Capacity Green 91 Full Green amp Yellow 81 90 Yellow 61 80 E Yellow amp Red 41 60 Red 21 40 KJ Flashing Red slowly 1 20 Flashing Red quickly 0 Inverter has shutdown LOAD Indicator Lights These three lights will illuminate in several sequences to show the approximate equipme2. TRIPP LITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Customer Support 773 869 1234 www tripplite com Warranty Registration Visit www tripplite com warranty to register the warranty of your new Tripp Lite product You ll be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product No purchase necessary Void where prohibited Some restrictions apply See website for details 200810170 93 2283
3. Modified Sine Wave Modified Sine Wave 1000 12 ft 20 ft 31 ft 30 ft 78 ft DoubleBoost duration instantaneous Actual output depends on battery age battery charge level and ambient temperature The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement A ut i Specifications are subject to change without notice 2400 13 ft 16 ft 32 fi 3000 26 ft This pr oduct designed and engineer ed in the USA t N R Not Recommended NOTE Acceptable power is directly related to cable length i e the shorter the cable the better the performance Tripp Lite Inverters include a Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Control which saves battery power by allowing users to set the minimum load level at which the unit s inverter turns on Users can significantly reduce the No Load DC Input Current to a very low amperage power level with the use of this control Important Safety Instructions V N 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 Location Warnings e Install your Inverter in a location or compartment in your vehicle that minimizes exposure to heat dust direct sunlight and moisture Flooding the unit with water will cause it to short circuit and could cause personal injury due to electric shock e Leave a minimum of 2 clearance at front and back of the Inverter for proper ventilation To avoid overheati
4. battery terminals See page 7 for connection instructions AC Receptacles allow you to connect equipment that would normally be plugged into a utility outlet PV3000HF models include two receptacles that accept either 15 or 20 amp plugs Ground Fault Interrupter GFCI AC Receptacles PV3000GFCI only allow you to connect equipment that would normally be plugged into a utility outlet Enhancing safety they feature ground fault interrupter switches that trip if there is excessive current on the ground safety wire PV1000HF Rear Panel PV1000HF Front Panel KJ Resettable Circuit Breaker s protect your Inverter against damage due to overload PV3000HF models include two separate 20 amp circuits See page 4 for resetting instructions Remote Control Module Connector allows remote monitoring and control with an optional module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold separately or included with PV3000HF models See remote module owner s manual for connection instructions EJ Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Dial conserves battery power by setting the low load level at which the Inverter auto matically shuts off See page 4 for setting instructions EJ Multi Speed Cooling Fan s quiet efficient fans prolong equipment service life Main Ground Lug properly grounds the Inverter to vehicle grounding s
5. style receptacle on the front panel for use with an optional remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold separately or included with PV3000HF models The remote module allows the Inverter to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight while operated conveniently from your vehicle s dashboard See instructions packed with the remote control module Application Guide Match Battery Amp Hour Capacity to Your Application Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your Inverter with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp hour capacity to power your application Even though Tripp Lite Inverters are highly efficient at DC to AC inversion their rated output capacities are limited by the total amp hour capacity of connected batteries and the support of your vehicle s alternator 1f the engine is kept running Example Tools e STEP 1 Determine Total Wattage Required 14 Drill Orbital Sander Cordless Tool Charger Add the wattage ratings of all equipment you will connect to your Inverter PN ok ATAW D4 Wy Wattage ratings are usually listed in equipment manuals or on nameplates If y it yy s C C a o ona G4 SG your equipment is rated in amps multiply that number times AC utility voltage a to determine watts Example a in drill requires 2 amps 2 2 amps x 120 a Su oa aa Ew volts 300 watts i T Appliances Note Your Inverter will operate
6. the equivalent of two 00 cables in all other connections within the battery system Length amp Gauge of Cables Although your Inverter is a high efficiency converter of electricity its rated output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the cabling running from the battery to the unit Use the shortest length and largest diameter cabling maximum 00 gauge to fit your Inverter s DC Input terminals Shorter and heavier gauge cabling reduces DC voltage drop and allows for maximum transfer of current Your Inverter is capable of delivering peak wattage at up to 200 of its rated continuous wattage output instantaneously See Specifications page for details Heavier gauge cabling should be used when continuously operating heavy draw equipment under these conditions PV3000HF Tighten your Inverter and battery terminals to approximately 3 5 Newton meters 2 58 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 e Connect Ground Using a 8 AWG wire or larger directly connect the Main Ground Lug to the vehicle s chassis ground or earth ground See Feature Identification section to locate Main Ground Lug All installations must comply with national and local codes and ordinances e Connect Fuse In addition to the protection provided by the Inverter s internal fuses NEC article 551 requires that
7. FCI e You may experience uneven performance results if you connect a surge suppressor line conditioner or UPS system to the output of the Inverter Operation Warnings e Your Inverter does not require routine maintenance e Potentially lethal voltages exist within the Inverter as long as the battery supply is connected During any service work the battery supply should therefore be disconnected e Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter is operating from the battery supply Dangerous arcing may result Feature Identification Identify the premium features on your specific model and quickly locate instructions on how to maximize their use Operating Mode Switch controls Inverter operation Set this 3 position rocker switch to ON to have your Inverter provide connected equipment with AC power by converting DC power from an attached battery Set switch to OFF when not using connected equipment to prevent battery drain Set switch to REMOTE to remotely monitor and control the Inverter with the use of an optional remote module LOAD Indicator Lights intuitive traffic light signals show approximate equipment load level See page 4 for instructions on reading indicator lights BATTERY Indicator Lights intuitive traffic light signals show approximate charge level of your battery See page 4 for instructions on reading indicator lights El DC Power Terminals connect to your
8. Owner s Manual PowerVerter Input 12 VDC D PV1000HF PV1800HF amp PV3000HF DC to AC Inverters Output 120V 60 Hz AC TRIPPLITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Customer Support 773 869 1234 www tripplite com CRE arreny on LLLA ia 23 2 PV1IO00HF PVISOOHF PV3000HF Reliable AC Power Wherever You Need It Congratulations You ve purchased the most advanced feature rich Inverter designed as a mobile energy source for your vehicle PowerVerter Inverters efficiently convert DC battery power into 120V AC household power allowing you to use equipment you commonly use at home appliances entertainment systems computers power tools and more while cruising the open road or out on the open water PowerVerter Inverters through a high efficiency conversion process and a charge conservation setting draw the highest level of performance from your batteries without overtaxing them lengthening their service life An automatic low battery shutdown feature ensures you ll always have plenty of power for starting purposes PV3000GFCI e Automatic Overload Protection e Automatic Battery Saver Low Voltage Shutdown e High Efficiency DC to AC Inversion e Multi Function Lights amp Switches e Optional Remote Co
9. at higher efficiencies at about 75 80 of nameplate rating Blender Color TV Laptop Computer e STEP 2 Determine DC Battery Amps Required 540 watts 12V 2ReplemNies Divide the total wattage required from step 1 above by the battery voltage 12 to determine the DC amps required 300W 140W e STEP 3 Estimate Battery Amp Hours Required for operation unsupported by the alternator Multiply the DC amps required from step 2 above by the number of hours you estimate you will operate your equipment exclusively from battery power before you have to recharge your batteries Compensate for inefficiency and 45 DC Amps x 5 Hrs Runtime wiring losses by multiplying this number by 1 2 This will give you a rough x 1 2 R TETEN estimate of how many amp hours of battery power from one or several batteries you should connect to your Inverter NOTE Battery amp hour ratings are usually given for a 20 hour discharge rate Actual amp hour capacities are less when batteries are discharged at faster rates For example batteries discharged in 55 minutes provide only 50 of their listed amp hour ratings while batteries discharged in 9 minutes provide as little as 30 of their amp hour rat ings You must allow your batteries to recharge long enough to replace the charge lost during Inverter operation or else you will eventually run down your batteries NOTE For Tripp Lite Inverters over 1000 watts used in mobile applications Tri
10. ng the Inverter any compartment that contains the Inverter must be properly ventilated with adequate outside air flow The heavier the load of connected equipment the more heat will be generated by the unit e Do not install the Inverter directly near magnetic storage media as this may result in data corruption e Do not install near flammable materials fuel or chemicals Battery Connection Warnings e Multiple battery systems must be comprised of batteries of identical voltage age amp hour capacity and type e Because explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they are not kept well ventilated your batteries should not be installed in a dead air compartment Ideally any compartment would have some ventilation to outside air e Sparks may result during final battery connection Always observe proper polarity as batteries are connected e Do not allow objects to contact the DC input terminals Do not short or bridge these terminals together Serious personal injury or property damage could result Ground Connection Warnings e Safe operation requires connecting the Inverter s Main Ground Lug directly to the frame of the vehicle or earth ground e For protection against possible electrical shock hazards if the Inverter is operated in wet or damp conditions a user supplied portable GFCI ground fault circuit interruptor must be connected between each Inverter receptacle and the equipment it powers except for PV3000G
11. nt load level on the Inverter s AC receptacles Approximate Equipment Load Level Indicator Illuminated Load Level Green 0 50 Green amp Yellow 51 75 Yellow 76 90 EJ Red gt 90 Flashing Red quickly OVERLOAD Inverter has shutdown Charge levels listed are approximate Actual conditions vary depending on battery condition and load Approximately 1 2 second on 2 second off Approximately 1 4 second on 1 4 second off See Resetting Your Inverter to Restore AC Power to reset after Inverter shut down Resetting Your Inverter to Restore AC Power Your Inverter may cease supplying AC power in order to protect itself from overload or to protect your electrical system To restore normal functioning Low Battery Shutdown Reset Set operating mode switch to OFF and run vehicle engine to recharge battery When battery is adequately charged switch operating mode switch back to either REMOTE or ON Overload Shutdown Reset Set operating mode switch to OFF and remove some of the connected electrical load ie turn off some of the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the over load of the unit Wait one minute then switch operating mode switch back to either REMOTE or ON Output Circuit Breaker Reset Select Models Alternatively check output circuit breaker s on the unit s front panel If tripped remove some of the electrical load then wait one min
12. ntrol Capability Module included with PV3000HF 6 Specifications Safety Feature Identification Operation G A N N Application Guide Mounting Battery Connection 7 Troubleshooting Service Maintenance Warranty 8 back page Warranty Registration 8 back page Copyright 2005 PowerVerter is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite All rights reserved Specifications PV3000HF Minimum Recommended Cable Sizing Chart MODEL NUMBER PV1000HF PV1800HF PV3000GFCI Always loosely twist each pair of cables one positive and one negative together a Use in conjunction with DC wiring connection instructions in the Battery Connection section Continuous Power 20 C 1000 Watts 1800 Watts 3000 Watts Using 4 conductors is recommended but not required to obtain Double Boost Peak Surge Power 2000 Watts 3600 Watts 6000 Watts maximum output power from PV3000HF models DC Input Volts Nominal 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC DC Input Voltage Range 10 15 VDC 10 15 VDC 10 5 15 VDC Wire Gauge DC Input Connection User Supplied Cables User Supplied Cables User Supplied Cables 2 Conductors ai models 4 Conductors Pv3000HF oniy Output Volts Nominal 120 VAC 120 VAC 120 VAC Watts 6 4 2 O 00 Twin 00 Output Frequency Nominal 60 Hz 0 5 60 Hz 0 5 60 Hz 0 5 500 30 ft 62 tt 158 ft Efficiency Up to 94 Up to 94 Up to 94 700 iift 18 ft 28 ft AA ft 56 ft 112 ft Output Waveform Modified Sine Wave
13. oosely twist each pair of cables one positive and one negative together e Connect DC Wiring Connection to Two DC Terminals PVI1OOOHF and PV1800HF models include two DC terminals PV3000HF models include four DC terminals PT two positive and two PV1800HF negative For PV3000HF models it is acceptable to use only one set of cables to connect your battery to only one positive and one negative DC terminal however your PV3000HF may provide reduced output power It doesn t make a difference which positive and negative terminal you choose for the connection because both positive terminals are internally bonded and both negative terminals are also internally bonded PV3000HF Regardless of the model you must run positive cable s through user supplied UL listed fuse s and fuse block s of the proper size PVIOOOHF 175 amp fuse PV 1800HF 250ampfuse PV3000HF 500 amp fuse See Specifications page for Minimum Recommended Cable Sizing Chart An excellent source of cables are battery jumper cables Output performance will decrease if you use only one jumper cable Connection to Four DC Terminals To obtain maximum output power from PV3000HEF models it is recommended but not required that you use four 00 gauge cables to connect your battery to all four DC terminals In this connection you must run two positive cables of equal length through two user supplied UL listed 250 amp fuses and fuse blocks Use
14. pp Lite recommends you use at least two batteries if possible fed by a heavy duty alternator anytime the vehicle is running Tripp Lite Inverters will provide adequate power for ordinary usage within limited times without the assistance of your vehicle s alternator However when operating extremely heavy electrical loads at their peak you may wish to assist your batteries by running your vehicle engine faster than normal idling Mounting optional WARNING If you choose to mount your Inverter mount it and wire its DC input BEFORE DC battery connection Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injury and or damage to the Inverter and connected systems Tripp Lite Inverters are designed for horizontal mounting in a variety of vehicular or non vehicular applications User must supply mounting hardware and is responsible for determining if the hardware and mounting surface are suitable to support the weight of the Inverter Contact Tripp Lite if you require further assistance in mounting your Inverter Vehicular and Non Vehicular Horizontal Mount Install and tighten four user supplied fasteners through Inverter mounting slots and into a rigid horizontal surface Install fasteners as far back in the mounting slots as possible otherwise the Inverter may slide back and forth if fasteners loosen Battery Connection Connect your Inverter to your batteries using the following procedures always l
15. rized 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 units casing for any reason This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of retail 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 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
16. rovide the maximum output power from PV3000HF models 12 Volt Main and Auxiliary House Battery Connection Isolated Parallel two DC terminals Troubleshooting Try these remedies for common Inverter problems before calling for assistance Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at 773 869 1234 before returning your unit for service Operating Mode Switch Battery Indicator Lights Load Indicator Lights SYMPTOM REMOTE MED HI nnanannannannnnnannannnnn PROBLEMS CORRECTIONS Operating Mode Switch is set to OFF Set Operating Mode Switch to REMOTE or ON No AC Output All Indicator Lights Are OFF Red Battery Indicator Light Is Rapidly Flashing 14 Second Flashes Red Load Indicator Light Is Rapidly Flashing Second Flashes Connected Equipment Experiences Inverter Output Seems Intermittent Service User supplied UL listed external DC input fuses have blown Replace fuses Unit has shut down due to excessive battery discharge Unit has shut down due to overload Replace fuses Run your engine to raise battery voltage Check external battery connections and fuse Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to OFF Wait one minute and switch to REMOTE or ON If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance Reduce load Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to OFF Wait one minute and switch
17. to REMOTE or ON If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance Audio Video interference Reposition equipment antennas and Inverter Buzzing Sound Or Picture Distortion Loose cable connections Check and secure all connections If you are 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 symptoms of 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 Maintenance Your Inverter requires no maintenance and contains no user serviceable or replaceable parts but should be kept dry at all times Periodically check clean and tighten all cable connections as necessary both at the unit and at the battery Limited Warranty Tripp Lite warrants its Inverters to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year domestic or 120 days export from the date of retail purchase by end user 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 autho
18. ute to allow components to cool before resetting the circuit breaker See Troubleshooting for other possible reasons AC output may be absent Set Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Dial In order to save battery power the Inverter automatically shuts off in the absence of any power demand from connected equipment or appliances the electrical load When the unit detects a load it automatically turns on Users may choose the minimum load the Inverter will detect by adjusting the Battery Charge Conserver Dial see diagram Using a small tool turn the dial clockwise to lower the minimum load that will be detected causing the Inverter to turn on for smaller loads When the dial is turned fully clockwise the Inverter will operate even when there is no load Turn the dial counterclockwise to set a higher minimum load causing the Inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached When the dial is turned fully counter clockwise the Inverter will turn on when it detects any load greater than approximately 150 Watts Note The factory setting for the dial is fully clockwise However based on the threshold load to which you d like the Inverter to respond you should adjust the dial counterclockwise to reduce its sensitivity until the Inverter is active only when connected equipment or appliances are actually in use Connect Remote Control OPTIONAL included with PV3000HF PV3000GFCI All models feature an 8 conductor telephone
19. you connect your Inverter s positive DC Terminal s directly to a UL listed fuse s and fuse block s within 18 inches of the battery See diagrams below for proper fuse placement WARNING Never attempt to operate your Inverter by connecting it directly to output from an alternator rather than a battery or battery bank CAUTION Observe proper polarity with all DC connections Reversed polarity will cause internal damage to your Inverter Vehicular Your Inverter s Nominal DC Input Voltage must match the voltage of your battery or batteries 12 Volts in most vehicular applications It is possible to connect your Inverter to the main battery within your vehicle s electrical system In many vehicular contexts the Inverter will be connected to one or more dedicated auxiliary house batteries which are isolated from the drive system to prevent possible draining of the main battery 12 Volt Alternator Vehicle Battery Ground 12 Volt Main Battery 12 Volt Auxiliary House Battery UL Listed Fuses amp Fuse Blocks mounted within 18 inches of the battery 0 BEES Battery Isolator B Large Diameter Cabling Maximum 00 Gauge to Fit Terminals 8 AWG minimum Ground Wire to Vehicle Frame or Earth Ground TRIPP LITE 12 Volt Inverter Note Connection to all four DC terminals is recommended to provide the maximum output power from PV3000HF models Note Connection to all four DC terminals is recommended to p
20. ystem or earth ground See page 7 for connection instructions Low Battery Alarm Shutdown internal not shown auto matically detects low voltage and shuts down Inverter to preserve vehicle battery Overload Alarm Shutdown internal not shown automatically detects wattage overload on Inverter outlets and shuts down Inverter as a protective measure PV3000GFCI Front Panel Switch Modes Switch between the following operating modes as appropriate to your situation ON Switch to this setting to provide connected equipment with AC power
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