Tripp Lite PowerVerter APS
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1. OUTPUT HOT GROUND INPUT NEUTRAL INPUT HOT If the incoming conduit only contains two wires hot and neutral the incoming conduit must be bonded to the main ground lug on the unit In any case the incoming conduit must be bonded to earth or vehicle ground and the incoming conduit must be bonded to the outgoing conduit Service Before returning your Inverter Charger for service follow these steps 1 Review the installation and operation instructions to ensure that the service problem does not originate from a misreading of the instructions Also check that the circuit breaker s are not tripped 2 If the problem continues do not contact or return the Inverter Charger to the dealer Instead call Tripp Lite at 773 869 1233 A service technician will ask for the Inverter Charger s model number serial number and purchase date and will attempt to correct the problem over the phone 3 If the problem requires service the technician will issue you a Returned Material Authorization RMA number which is required for service Securely pack the Inverter Charger to avoid damage during shipping Do not use Styrofoam beads for packaging Any damages direct indirect special incidental or consequential to the Inverter Charger incurred during shipment to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center is not covered under warranty Inverter Chargers shipped to Tripp Lite o2. Charger shutdown due to overtemperature any compartment that contains the Inverter Charger 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 Charger 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 The Inverter Charger will not operate with or without utility power until batteries are connected 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 whether for a mobile or stationary application 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 two DC input terminals Do not short or bridge these terminals together Serious personal injury or property damage could result Equipment Connection Warnings Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety
3. Inverter Chargers deliver up to twice their nameplate rated wattage for up to 10 seconds providing the extra power needed to cold start heavy duty tools and equipment Actual duration depends on model battery age battery charge level and ambient temperature connection Disconnect both DC input and AC utility supply before attempting hardwiring Use wire type THHN or equivalent with minimum temperature rating of 90 C Warning Consult a qualified electrician and follow all applicable electrical codes and requirements for hardwire Hardwire Connection Remove the screws and cover plate over the hardwire terminal box Remove the knockout covers closest to the desired electrical source and to your equipment Attach 2 diameter conduits user supplied to the knockouts and thread wires through Connect the conduits to each other with the ground bond connection supplied Ground e Connect the incoming and outgoing ground wires to the ground green terminal AC Input e Connect the incoming hot wire to the input hot brown terminal J D E Te e Connect the incoming neutral wire to the input neutral blue terminal Bj AC Output e Connect the outgoing hot wire to the output hot black terminal EJ e Connect the outgoing neutral wire to the output neutral white terminal Rj e Replace cover plate and tighten screws OUTPUT NEUTRAL
4. as illustrated below 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 Charger Contact Tripp Lite if you require further assistance in mounting your Inverter Charger Install your Inverter Charger in a location where it will be shielded from outside weather conditions Do not mount unit with its front or rear panel facing down at any angle Mounting in this manner will seriously inhibit the unit s internal cooling eventually causing product damage not covered under warranty Using the measurements from the diagram install two user supplied 14 6 mm fasteners into a rigid horizontal surface leaving the heads slightly raised BJ Slide the Inverter Charger forward over the fasteners to engage the mounting feet molded on the front of the Inverter Charger cabinet Install and tighten additional user supplied 14 6 mm fasteners into the mounting feet molded on the rear and sides of the Inverter Charger cabinet The rear feet extend beyond the unit s cabinet to provide for adequate ventilation space behind the cooling fan s they should not be removed The polycarbonate cabinet and mounting feet of your Inverter Charger are durable enough to allow for vertical mounting as well if your vehicle compartment requires this configuration For vertical mounting the control panel of the Inverter Charger should face either side Allow 2 minimu
5. input CHARGE ONLY and AC input is absent returns Set Operating Mode Switch to AUTO REMOTE if you require AC output Output circuit breaker is tripped Reset circuit breaker Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge preventing Disconnect any auxiliary chargers Reset by moving Operating Mode battery damage The problem may be with connected Switch to DC OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE or auxiliary chargers if any or with the unit s charger CHARGE ONLY If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance Unit has shut down due to excessive battery discharge Use an auxiliary charger to raise battery voltage Check external battery connections and fuse Unit automatically resets when condition is cleared Unit has shut down due to overload Reduce load Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to DC OFF Wait 1 minute Switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY Battery Not Recharging Connected batteries are dead Check and replace old batteries AC Input Present Battery fuse is blown Check and replace fuse Battery cabling is loose Check and tighten or replace cabling Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge preventing Disconnect any auxiliary chargers Reset by moving Operating Mode battery damage The problem may be with connected Switch to DC OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE
6. or effectiveness is not recommended Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air oxygen or nitrous oxide e Only connect your Inverter Charger to a properly grounded AC power outlet or hardwire power source Do not plug the unit into itself this will damage the device and void your warranty e You may experience uneven performance if you connect a surge suppressor line conditioner or UPS system to the output of your Inverter Charger Operation Warnings e Your Inverter Charger does not require routine maintenance Do not open the device for any reason There are no user serviceable parts inside e Potentially lethal voltages exist within the Inverter Charger as long as the battery supply and or AC input are connected During any service work the battery supply and AC input connection if any should therefore be disconnected e Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter Charger is operating in either inverting or charging mode Operating Mode Switch should be in the DC OFF position Dangerous arcing may result Feature Identification Identify the premium features on your specific model and quickly locate instructions on how to maximize their use Configuration DIP Switches optimize Inverter Charger operation depending on your application See Configuration section for setting instructions Operating Mode Switch controls Inverter Charger operation The AUTO REMOTE s
7. to the RJ style jack located on the side of the Inverter Charger labeled Remote Temp Sense With user supplied electrical or duct tape affix the sensor to the side of the battery below the electrolyte level Make sure that nothing not even tape comes between the sensor and the side of the battery To guard against false readings due to ambient temperature place the sensor between batteries if possible or away from sources of extreme heat or cold If the sensor cable is not used the Inverter Charger will charge according to its default 25 C values Battery Selection Select Battery Type Select Deep Cycle batteries to receive optimum performance from your Inverter Charger Do not use ordinary car or starting batteries or batteries rated in Cold Cranking Amps CCA If the batteries you connect to the Inverter Charger are not true Deep Cycle batteries their operational lifetimes may be significantly shortened If you are using the same battery bank to power the Inverter Charger as well as DC loads your battery bank will need to be appropriately sized larger loads will require a battery bank with a larger amp hour capacity or the operational lifetimes of the batteries may be significantly shortened Batteries of either Wet Cell vented or Gel Cell Absorbed Glass Mat sealed construction are ideal 6 volt golf cart Marine Deep Cycle or 8D Deep Cycle batteries are also acceptable You must set the Inverter Charger s Batt
8. Dial see an SENSE AX OF diagram Using a small tool turn the dial clockwise to lower the minimum load that will be detected causing the inverter lta e to turn on for smaller loads When the dial is turned fully clockwise the inverter will operate even when there is no load ayo Turn the dial counterclockwise to increase the minimum load that will be detected causing the inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached 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 Model features a 8 conductor telephone style receptacle on the front panel for use with an optional remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold separately The remote module allows the Inverter Charger to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight while operated conveniently from a remote location See instructions packed with the remote control module Connect Battery Temperature Sensing Cable OPTIONAL The battery temperature sensing function prolongs battery life by adjusting the charge float voltage level based on battery temperature Connect the sensor cable the cable sold separately has an RJ style connector on one end and a black sensor on the other
9. E ONLY Output Circuit Breaker Reset Alternatively check output circuit breaker on the unit s front panel If tripped remove a portion of the electrical load wait one minute to allow components to cool then reset the circuit breaker See the Troubleshooting section for additional possible reasons why AC output may be absent Configuration Set Configuration DIP Switches Using a small tool set the Configuration DIP Switches located on the front panel see diagram to optimize Inverter Charger operation depending on your application CONFIGURATION SWITCHES BATT sog CHRG SEE MANUAL vo LT CURR SEE MANUAL INPUT C B 10 N Group A Dip Switches Group A DIP Switches Using a small tool configure your Inverter Charger by setting the four Group A DIP Switches located on the front panel of your unit see diagram as follows Select Battery Type REQUIRED Gel Cell Charger Inhibit ifibted CAUTION The Battery Type DIP Switch setting must match the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be degraded or damaged over an extended period of time See Wet Cell Charger Battery Selection for more information al Enabled Battery Type Switch Position Function Switch Position Gel Cell Sealed Battery Up Charger Inhibited Up Wet Cell Vented Battery Down factory setting Charger Enabled Down factory setting Select Low AC Input Voltage Point for Switching to Battery OPTIONAL 105V Switch Vol
10. NUOUSLY whenever OPERATION O h O connected equipment is receiving battery supplied inverted AC power in the absence of a utility generator source or in over under voltage situations This light will be off when AC power is supplying the load This light will BLINK to alert you 1f the load is less than the Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense setting LOAD Red LED This red light will ILLUMINATE O CONTINUOUSLY whenever the inverter is amp functioning and the power demanded by connected lt appliances and equipment exceeds 100 of load capacity The light will BLINK to alert you when the wr inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or overheating If this happens turn the operating mode switch OFF remove the overload and let the unit cool You may then turn the operating mode switch to either AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY after it has adequately cooled This light will be off when AC power is supplying the load BATT VOLTAGE LEDs If the operating mode switch is in the AUTO REMOTE or Charge Only position the LEDs indicate the approximate charge level and voltage of your connected battery bank and alert you to several fault conditions See Chart for charge and voltage levels LED Function with Switch in AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY Position Approximate Battery Charge Level LEDs Battery Capacity Illuminated Charging Discharging Q d C Green 91 Full OE0 HO Gr
11. Owner s Manual eo o PowerVerter APS Series DC to AC Inverter Charger TRIPP LITE Input Output 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Invert 12 VDC 120V 60 Hz AC Customer Support 773 869 1234 Charge 120V 60 Hz AC 12 VDC www tripplite com Reliable Emergency Backup Power Congratulations You ve purchased the most advanced feature rich Inverter Charger designed as an alternative energy source during utility power failures Tripp Lite APS Inverter Chargers keep your equipment up and productive through all utility power problems blackouts brownouts and overvoltages by inverting DC power from user supplied batteries into AC power When utility power is present APS Inverter Chargers automatically pass through power to your equipment while simultaneously recharging your connected battery bank Built in surge suppression provides an additional level of equipment protection APS Inverter Chargers are the quiet alternative to gas generators for emergency backup applications You get AC electricity anywhere and anytime you need it with no fumes fuel or noise Better for Your Equipment Premium Protection Levels e Built In ISOBAR Surge Protection e Automatic Overload Protection Ideal Output for All Loads e Frequency Controlled Output e Automatic Load Switching e Balanced Load Sharing Better for Your Batteries Faster Battery Recharge e High Amp 3 Stage Battery Charger adjustable Critical Battery Protect
12. atteries To estimate the minimum amount of time you need to recharge your batteries given your application divide your required battery amp hours from step 3 above by your Inverter Charger s rated charging amps NOTE For Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers providing 1000 watts or less of continuous AC power a full size battery will normally allow sufficient power for many applications before recharging is necessary For mobile applications if a single battery is continuously fed by an alternator at high idle or faster then recharging from utility or generator power may not be necessary For Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers over 1000 watts used in mobile applications Tripp Lite recommends you use at least two batteries if possible fed by a heavy duty alternator anytime the vehicle is running Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers will provide adequate power for ordinary usage within limited times without the assistance of utility or generator power However when operating extremely heavy electrical loads at their peak in the absence of utility power you may wish to assist your batteries by running an auxiliary generator or vehicle engine and doing so at faster than normal idling WARNING Mount your Inverter Charger BEFORE DC battery and AC power connection Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injury and or damage to the Inverter Charger and connected systems Tripp Lite recommends permanent mounting of your Inverter Charger
13. e 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 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 WARRANTY REGISTRATION Note on Labeling Two symbols are used on the labels Visit www tripplite com warranty to register the warranty of your new Tripp Lite product You ll be automatically V AC Voltage V DC Voltage entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement Specifications a
14. een amp Yellow 81 90 E Yellow 61 80 Q d El Yellow amp Red 41 60 d d Red 21 40 K Al three lights off 1 20 Flashing red 0 Inverter shutdown Charge levels listed are approximate Actual conditions vary depending on battery condition and load Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge Fault Condition LEDs Fault Illuminated Condition All three lights Excessive discharge flash slowly Inverter shutdown All three lights Overcharge flash quickly Charger shutdown A pproximately 2 second on 2 second off See Troubleshooting section Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge Approximately 1 4 second on 1 4 second off Charger shutdown protects battery against damage due to overcharge May also indicate a battery charger fault exists See Troubleshooting section O pe ration continued Resetting Your Inverter Charger to Restore AC Power Your Inverter Charger may cease supplying AC power or DC charging power in order to protect itself from overload or to protect your electrical system To restore normal functioning Overload Reset Switch operating mode switch to DC OFF and remove some of the connected electrical load ie turn off some of the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the overload of the unit Wait one minute then switch operating mode switch back to either AUTO REMOTE or CHARG
15. ery Type DIP Switch see Configuration section for more information to match the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be degraded or damaged over an extended period of time In many cases the vehicle battery may be the only one installed Auxiliary batteries must be identical to the vehicle batteries if they are connected to each other Match Battery Amp Hour Capacity to Your Application Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your Inverter Charger with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp hour capacity to power your application Even though Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers 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 if the engine is kept running Example e STEP 1 Determine Total Wattage Required Tools Add the wattage ratings of all equipment you will connect to your Inverter ee ars 7 4 Dri roital Sander ordless Tool Charger Charger 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 in drill requires 2 2 amps 22 amps x 120 volts 300 watts Note Your Inverter Charger will operate at higher efficiencies at about 75 80 of nameplate rating 300W F 220W 20W e 540W Appliances Blender Color TV Lapto
16. esired If unit fails to reset remove more load or allow unit to cool further and try again Use an optional remote control module Tripp Lite Model APSRM4 sold separately to reset unit after shutdown due to due to overload or overheating mm CT AUTI DC CHARGE REMOTE OFF ONLY AUTO DC CHARGE REMOTE OFF ONLY DC CHARGE AUTO REMOTE OFF ONLY Caution Your Inverter Charger has a failsafe AC pass through feature The AC output will be live if AC input is available even though the operating mode switch is set to DC OFF A Indicator Lights Your Inverter Charger as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote Control Module sold separately 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 a wide variety of operating details LINE Green LED If the operating mode switch is set to AUTO REMOTE this light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY when your connected equipment is receiving continuous AC power supplied from a utility generator source If the operating mode switch is set to CHARGE ONLY this light will BLINK to alert you that the unit s inverter is OFF and will NOT supply AC power in the absence of a utility generator source or in over under voltage situations OPERATION h O O INV Inverting Yellow LED This light will ILLUMINATE CONTI
17. etting ensures your equipment receives constant uninterrupted AC power It also enables the Inverter Charger to be remotely monitored and controlled with an optional remote module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold separately The CHARGE ONLY setting allows your batteries to return to full charge faster by turning the inverter off which halts battery discharging Setting the Operating Mode Switch to the DC OFF center position will de energize the unit and connect AC OUT to AC IN See Operation section for setting instructions LINE INVERT LOAD LEDs intuitive traffic light signals show whether the Inverter Charger is operating from AC line power or DC battery power It also warns you if the connected equipment load is too high See Operation section for instructions on reading the indicator lights BATT VOLTAGE LEDs these three lights will turn on in several sequences to show approximate battery level See Operation section for instructions on reading the indicator lights DC Power Terminals connect to your battery terminals See Battery Connection section for instructions KJ Hardwire AC Input Output Terminals securely connect the Inverter Charger to vehicle or facility electrical system input and output See AC Input Output Connection section for instructions Resettable Circuit Breakers protect your Inverter Charger against damage due to overload or charger failure See Operation section for res
18. etting instructions EJ Remote Control Module Connector allows remote monitoring and control with an optional module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold separately See remote module owner s manual for connection instructions 9 Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Dial conserves battery power by setting the low load level at which the Inverter Charger s inverter automatically shuts off See Configuration section for setting instructions Multi Speed Cooling Fan quiet efficient fan prolongs equipment service life Hardwire AC Input Output Cover Plate Battery Temperature Sensing Connector side mounted not shown prolongs battery life by adjusting charge based on battery temperature Use with included cable See Configuration section for details DC Power Terminal Cover Plate Q Q OUTPUT NEUTRAL O O FOR USE Q OUTPUT HOT Q GROUND INPUT NEUTRAL INPUT HOT WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY Front View Switch Modes After configuring mounting and connecting your Inverter Charger you are able to operate it by switching between the following operating modes as appropriate to your situation AUTO REMOTE Switch to this mode when you need constant uninterrupted AC power for connected appliances and equipment The Inverter Charger will continue to supply AC power to connected equipment and to charge your connected batteries while ut
19. his is the factory default setting CAUTION Do not leave DIP switch B3 in the down position after beginning process Battery charge equalization should only be performed in strict accordance with the battery manufacturer s instructions and specifications Battery Charge Switch Position Reset Equalize Up factory setting Down momentarily fia Set Battery Charging Amps OPTIONAL Check the nameplate for your unit s high and low charging amp options By setting on high charging your batteries will charge at maximum speed When setting on low charging you lengthen the life of your batteries especially smaller ones B4 B1 Low Charge Amp High Charge Amp Battery Charger Switch Position Low Charge Amps Up factory setting High Charge Amps Down CAUTION When switching to the High Charge Amp setting the user must ensure that the amp hour capacity of their battery system exceeds the amperage of the High Charge Amp setting or the batteries may be damaged or degraded Configuration continued Set Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Dial OPTIONAL In order to save battery power the unit s 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 its inverter function on Users may choose the minimum load the Inverter Charger will detect by adjusting the Battery Charge Conserver
20. ility or generator supplied AC power is present Since the inverter 1s ON but in Standby in this mode it will automatically switch to your battery system to supply AC power to connected equipment in the absence of a utility generator source or in over under voltage situations AUTO REMOTE also enables an optional remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold separately to function when connected to the unit CHARGE ONLY Switch to this mode when you are not using connected appliances and equipment in order to conserve battery power by disabling the inverter The Inverter Charger will continue to supply AC power to connected equipment and charge connected batteries while utility or generator supplied AC power is present However since the inverter is OFF in this mode it WILL NOT supply AC power to connected equipment in the absence of a utility generator source or in over under voltage situations DC OFF Switch to this mode to shut down the Inverter Charger preventing the inverter from drawing power from the batteries and preventing utility AC from charging the batteries The DC OFF position connects AC OUT to AC IN providing failsafe pass through power Use this switch to automatically reset the unit if it shuts down due to overload or overheating First remove the excessive load or allow the unit to sufficiently cool applicable to your situation Switch to DC OFF then back to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY as d
21. ion e Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense e Battery Temperature Sensing e High Efficiency DC to AC Inversion Better for You Quiet Simple Maintenance Free Operation e Multi Function Lights amp Switches e Moisture Resistant Construction Safety 2 Battery Connection 10 Feature Identification 3 AC Input Output Connection 11 Operation 4 5 Service Maintenance 11 Configuration 5 7 Troubleshooting 12 Battery Selection 8 Warranty Warranty Registration 12 Mounting 9 Espanol 13 Inverter Chargers are moisture resistant not waterproof Copyright 2009 All rights reserved PowerVerter and Isobar are registered trademarks of Tripp Lite Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation operation and storage of this product Location Warnings e Install your Inverter Charger in a location or compartment that minimizes exposure to heat dust direct sunlight and moisture e Although your Inverter Charger is moisture resistant it is NOT waterproof Flooding the unit with water will cause it to short circuit and could cause personal injury due to electric shock Never immerse the unit and avoid any area where standing water might accumulate Mounting should be in the driest location available e Leave a minimum of 2 clearance at front and back of the Inverter Charger for proper ventilation To avoid automatic Inverter
22. lf and start recharging connected batteries AUTO REMOTE position However if an external charger is used to recharge the batteries you will need to manually reset the unit by moving the Operating Mode Switch to DC OFF for two seconds then returning it to AUTO REMOTE False reading due to undersized or Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to insufficiently connected DC cabling Inverter Charger Red LOAD Operation Inverter is overloaded Unit will automatically shut down Reduce load Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to DC OFF Indicator Light flashing after 5 seconds Wait 1 minute Switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY User supplied Limited Warranty Tripp Lite warrants its Inverter Chargers to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year except for outside of U S A Canada and Mexico 120 days 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 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 plac
23. lower as needed if the AC input circuit breaker keeps tripping under the normal AC loads of devices you have connected downline from the unit The figures show how to set your DIP Switches for charger limiting Select Battery Charger Limiting Points OPTIONAL factory setting Most Limiting B2 amp B1 Up Charger limiting takes effect the moment ES any 120V AC load is applied charger output falls gradually from full output at no 120V load passing through to no output at full load Less Limiting B2 Up amp B1 Down Charger limiting begins when the Inverter Charger s load reaches 33 of the Inverter Charger s load rating Charger output falls gradually from full output at 33 of the Inverter Charger s load rating to about 40 of full output at full load Select Equalize Battery Charge OPTIONAL B4 38 Reset This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged to begin the process of equalizing the charge state of your battery s cells by time limited overcharge of all cells This can extend the useful life of certain types of batteries consult with your battery s manufacturer to determine if your batteries could benefit from this process The charge equalization process is automatic once started it can only be stopped by removing the input power Equalize Setting Procedure e Move to Equalize DOWN position for three seconds e Move to Reset UP position and leave it there T
24. m front and rear clearance for adequate ventilation ee in we in 3 24 35 cm 14 91 cm 35 57 in Jeon ee on 14 91 cm 1 64 in 4 15 cm Battery Connection Connect your Inverter Charger to your batteries using the following procedures e Connect DC Wiring Though your Inverter Charger 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 2 0 gauge to fit your Inverter Charger s DC Input terminals see table below Shorter and heavier gauge cabling reduces DC voltage drop and allows for maximum transfer of current Your Inverter Charger is capable of delivering peak wattage at up to 200 of its rated continuous wattage output for brief periods of time Heavier gauge cabling should be used when continuously operating heavy draw equipment under these conditions Tighten your Inverter Charger and battery terminals to approximately 3 5 Newton meters of torque to create an efficient connection and to prevent excessive heating at this connection Insufficient tightening of the terminals could void your DC Connectors warranty Maximum Recommended DC Cable Length Maximum Distance From Battery to Inverter Charger Wire Gauge AWG Output 6 4 2 0 00 2 0 750W 10 ft 16 ft 26 ft 42 ft 52 ft 1 zow DoNot Use Do Not Use 2000W Do Not U
25. nnection Isolated Parallel 12 Volt Alternator Vehicle Battery Ground 12 Volt Main Battery 4 12 Volt Auxiliary House Battery UL Listed Fuse amp Fuse Block mounted within 18 inches of the battery 6 Battery Isolator Large Diameter Cabling Maximum 2 0 Gauge to Fit Terminals AC Input Output Connection To avoid overloading your Inverter Charger match the power requirements of the equipment you plan to run at any one time add their total watts with the output wattage capacity of your Inverter Charger model see Nameplate Do not confuse continuous wattage with peak wattage ratings Most electric motors require extra power at start up peak wattage than required to run continuously after start up sometimes over 100 more Some motors such as in refrigerators and pumps start and stop intermittently according to demand requiring peak wattage at multiple unpredictable times during operation OverPower Feature Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers deliver up to 150 of their nameplate rated wattage for 1 60 minutes under ideal battery and temperature conditions providing ample reserve power to support tools and equipment For best results utilize OverPower for as short a duration as possible ensure that battery bank and cabling are able to provide full nominal DC voltage under load and allow the inverter charger to cool completely before and after OverPower utilization DoubleBoost Feature Tripp Lite
26. or auxiliary chargers if any or with the unit s charger or CHARGE ONLY If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance Charger circuit breaker is tripped Reset circuit breaker All Three BATT VOLT CHRG CURR Battery is excessively discharged Unit will shut down to Use an auxiliary charger to raise battery voltage Check external LEDs are slowly flashing 2 second prevent battery damage battery connections and fuse Unit automatically resets when flashes with Operating Mode Switch in condition is cleared the AUTO REMOTE position All Three BATT VOLT CHRG CURR Battery is overcharged Unit will shut down to prevent Disconnect any auxiliary chargers Reset by moving Operating Mode LEDs are rapidly flashing 1 4 second battery damage The problem may be with connected auxiliary Switch to DC OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE flashes with Operating Mode Switch in chargers if any or with the unit s charger If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset the AUTO REMOTE position contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance Red LOW Battery Indicator Light is Battery voltage is low Unit has shut down If AC power utility or generator supplied is present the unit will flashing with Operating Mode Switch in the to protect battery from damage automatically reset itse
27. p Computer 140W e STEP 2 Determine DC Battery Amps Required Divide the total wattage required from step 1 above by the battery voltage 12 540 watts 12V E UE to determine the DC amps required 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 with utility or generator supplied 45 DC Amps x 5 Hrs Runtime AC power Compensate for inefficiency by multiplying this number by 1 2 This x 1 2 Inefficiency Rating will give you a rough estimate of how many amp hours of battery power from one or several batteries you should connect to your Inverter Charger 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 ratings e STEP 4 Estimate Battery Recharge Required Given Your Application You must allow your batteries to recharge long enough to replace the charge 270 Amp Hours 55 Amps lost during inverter operation or else you will eventually run down your Inverter Charger Rating AMELE b
28. r an authorized Tripp Lite service center must have transportation charges prepaid Mark the RMA number on the outside of the package If the Inverter Charger is within the warranty period enclose a copy of your sales receipt Return the Inverter Charger for service using an insured carrier to the address given to you by the Tripp Lite service technician This is a common cause of service inquiries which can be easily remedied by following the resetting instructions in this manual If you require packaging the technician can arrange to send you proper packaging Maintenance Your Inverter Charger 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 Troubleshooting Try these remedies for common Inverter Charger problems before calling for assistance Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at 773 869 1234 before returning your unit for service SYMPTOM PROBLEMS CORRECTIONS No AC Output Unit is not properly connected to utility power Connect unit to utility power All Indicator Lights are OFF Operating Mode Switch is set to DC OFF and AC input Set Operating Mode Switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY is present This is normal when the Operating Mode Switch is set to No correction is required AC output will return when AC
29. re subject to change without notice Made in China 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Customer Support 773 869 1234 www tripplite com No purchase necessary Void where prohibited Some restrictions apply See website for details Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification your Tripp Lite product has been assigned a unique series number The series number can be found on the product nameplate label along with all required approval markings and information When requesting compliance information for this product always refer to the series number The series number should not be confused with the marking name or model number of the product 200904174 93 2748 EN
30. se Do Not Use Do Not Use Do Not Use 20 ft Warning Do not use a wire gauge smaller than 6 AWG e Connect Fuse NEC National Electrical Code article 551 requires that you connect all of your Inverter Charger s positive DC Terminals directly to a UL listed fuse s and fuse block s within 18 inches of the battery The fuse s rating must equal or exceed the minimum DC fuse rating displayed on the Inverter Charger s nameplate See diagrams below for proper fuse placement WARNING Failure to properly ground your Inverter Charger to a vehicle s chassis or earth ground may result in a lethal electrical shock hazard e Never attempt to operate your Inverter Charger by connecting it directly to output from an alternator rather than a battery or battery bank e Observe proper polarity with all DC connections Non Vehicular or Vehicular Your Inverter Charger 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 Charger to the main battery within your vehicle s electrical system In most vehicles the Inverter Charger will be connected to one or more dedicated auxiliary house batteries that are isolated from the drive system to prevent possible draining of the main battery TRIPP LITE 12 Volt Inverter Charger TRIPP LITE 12 Volt Inverter Charger 12 Volt Main and Auxiliary House Battery Co
31. tage Position 105V A4 Up amp A3 Up 95V A4 Up amp A3 Down 85V A4 Down amp A3 Up Most of your connected appliances and equipment will perform adequately when your Inverter Charger s Low AC Voltage Input Point 75V A4 Down amp A3 Down DIP Switches 3 and 4 of Group A are set to 95V However if the unit frequently switches to battery power due to momentary low i line voltage swings that would have little effect on equipment operation you may wish to adjust these settings By decreasing the Low factor y setting AC Voltage Point you will reduce the number of times your unit switches to battery due to voltage swings Configuration continueg Group B DIP Switches Select AC Sharing OPTIONAL Your Inverter Charger features a high output battery charger that can draw a significant amount of AC power from your utility source or generator when charging at its maximum rate If your unit is supplying its full AC power rating to its connected heavy electrical loads at the same time as this high charging occurs the AC input circuit breaker could trip resulting in the complete shut off of pass through utility power To reduce the chance of tripping this breaker all APS Inverter Chargers may be set to automatically limit the charger output This keeps the sum of the unit s AC load and charge power within the circuit breaker rating This charger limiting function has two settings allowing you to reduce the charger s draw lower and
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