Tripp Lite APS1250
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1. PowerVerter DC to AC Inverter Chargers APSX Models Input Output Invert 12 VDC 230V 50 Hz AC Charge 230V 50Hz AC 12 VDC Quiet Mobile Power Congratulations You ve purchased the most advanced feature rich Inverter Charger designed as an alternative energy source for residential commercial or recreational vehicle applications Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers are the quiet alternative to gas generators with no fumes fuel or noise to deal with You get AC electricity anywhere and anytime you need it utility power disruptions rolling down the highway dry camping in majestic back country or parked overnight at a money saving non electric site Inverter Chargers provide your equipment with utility or generator supplied AC electricity filtered through premium ISOBAR surge protection whenever available In addition your Inverter Charger automatically recharges your connected battery bank Whenever blackouts brownouts or high voltages occur your Inverter Charger immedi ately and automatically switches to battery power Better for Your Equipment Better for Your Batteries Better for You Safety Feature Identification Operation Configuration Battery Selection Mounting Battery Connection Input Output 12 VDC 120V 60 Hz AC 120V 60 Hz AC 12VDC Premium Protection Levels e Built In ZSOBAR Surge Protection e Automatic Overload Protection Ideal Output for All Loads Frequency Controlled Output Automat2. These models have a failsafe AC pass through feature where the AC output will be live if AC input is available even though the operating mode switch is set to DC OFF 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 setting 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 sepa rately The CHARGE ONLY setting allows your batteries to return to full charge faster by turning the inverter off which halts battery discharging The DC OFF setting de energizes the unit and connects AC OUT to AC IN See Operation section for set ting instructions LINE INVERT LOAD LEDs 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 indi cator lights Ey 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 in
3. Charger s positive DC Terminal directly to a UL listed fuse s and fuse block s within 18 inches 450 mm of the battery The fuse s rating must equal or exceed the Minimum DC Fuse Rating listed in your Inverter Charger s nameplate See diagrams below DC Connectors WARNING e 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 Your Inverter Charger s Nominal DC Input Voltage must match the voltage of your battery or batteries In 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 which are isolated from the drive system to prevent possible draining of the main battery a 12 Volts TRIPP LITE 12 Volt Inverter Charger 12 Volt Main Battery Connection TRIPP LITE 12 Volt Inverter Charger 6 Volts Multiple Series Battery Connection 12 Volt Alternator for Vehicular applications Vehicle or Earth Battery Ground 12 Volt Main Battery 4 6 Volt Series Batteries UL Listed Fuse amp Fuse Block mounted within 18 inches or 450 mm of t
4. connecting your Inverter Charger you are able to operate it by switching between the following operat ing 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 utility or generator supplied AC power is present Since the inverter is 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 option al remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold sepa rately 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 sup ply AC power to connected equipment and charge connected batteries while utility or generator sup plied 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 prevent the inverter from drawing power from the batteries Use this switch to automa
5. AC Input Connection Plug the Inverter Charger s AC input cord into an outlet providing AC voltage that matches the voltage rating of your unit see nameplate Make sure that the circuit you connect your Inverter Charger to has adequate overload protection such as a circuit breaker or a fuse Plug your equipment into the Inverter Charger s AC output receptacles Any equipment you connect to it will benefit from your Inverter Charger s built in ISOBAR surge protection 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 1234 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 Lit
6. Operating Mode Switch battery damage The problem may be with connected to DC OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE auxiliary chargers if any or with the unit s charger ONLY If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance Charger Enable Inhibit Switch inadvertently set to INHIBIT Set Charger Enable Inhibit Switch to ENABLE 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 battery LEDs are slowly flashing 2 second prevent battery damage connections and fuse Unit automatically resets when condition is cleared flashes with Operating Mode Switch in 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 Switch LEDs are rapidly flashing 14 second battery damage The problem may be with connected to DC OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE If unit remains flashes with Operating Mode Switch in auxiliary chargers if any or with the unit s charger in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset contact Tripp Lite the AUTO REMOTE position Customer Service for assistance Red LOW Battery Indic
7. RGE ONLY Output Circuit Breaker Reset If tripped remove a portion of the load wait one minute and then press breaker button to reset 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 Refer to the appropriate section to review the instructions for your specific model Bu NS ONFIGURATION SWITCHES BATT sor CHRG VOLT CURR SEE MANUAL Group A Dip Switches Group A DIP Switches All Models 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 ummm oc E Select Charger Enable Inhibit a LC RO 207 hS 5 CAUTION The Battery Type DIP Switch setting must match Switch is preset to ENABLE which the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be rmi ntin harein degraded or damaged over an extended period of time See a ON ame battery 7 ang Battery Selection section for more information If you are connecting your unit to ENABLE Wet Cell batteries with a separate charger you may set this switch to INHIBIT to disable its built in charger to prevent overcharging Battery Type Switch Position AGM Gel Cell Sealed Battery Up Or Battery Switch Positi Wet Cell Vented Battery Down fac
8. Tripp Lite product 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 num ber can be found on the product nameplate label along with all required approval makings and information When requesting compliance for this product always refer to the series number The series num ber should not be confused with the makings name or model number of the product Tripp Lite follows a policy of continuous improvement Product specifications are subject to change without notice Made in China aa 200812163 93 2803 TRIPP LITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA 773 869 1234 USA 773 869 1212 International www tripplite com 200812163 93 2803_EN
9. aptop Computer 140W ENA e STEP 2 Determine DC Battery Amps Required Divide the total wattage required from step 1 above by the battery voltage 12 to determine the DC amps required 540 watts 12V EPZ 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 AC power Compensate for inefficiency by multiplying this number by 1 2 This 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 45 DC Amps x 5 Hrs Runtime x 1 2 Inefficiency Rating PIF A OLE 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 lost during inverter operation or else you will eventually run down your batteries To estimate the minimum amount of time you n
10. ation 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 con nected 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 STEP 1 Determine Total Wattage Required Tools Add the wattage ratings of all equipment you will connect to your Inverter Charger Ya Drill Orbital Sander Cordless Tool 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 1 4 in drill requires 21 2 amps 21 2 amps x 120 volts 300 watts Note Your Inverter Charger will operate at higher efficiencies at about 75 80 of nameplate rating Me X m A ji 1 N qu 2 300W 220W 20W Appliances Blender Color TV L
11. ator Light is Battery voltage is low Unit has shut down to protect battery If AC power utility or generator supplied is present the unit will flashing with Operating Mode Switch in from damage automatically reset itself and start recharging connected batteries However the AUTO REMOTE position 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 insufficiently connected Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to Inverter Charger DC cabling Red LOAD Operation Indicator Light Inverter is overloaded Unit will automatically shut down after Reduce load Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to DC OFF Wait 1 flashing 5 seconds 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 24 month period 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 authori
12. dicator lights DC Power Terminals connect to your battery terminals See Battery Connection section for instructions Front View 230V Non Corded Models Ka AC Output Receptacles AC Input Receptacle 230V Models attach input cord to con nect the Inverter Charger to any source of utility or generator supplied AC power The user must provide an appropriate country specific input cable for 230V Models See AC Input Output Connection section for instructions AC Input Cord 120V Models plug the Inverter Charger into a utility or generator supplied AC power outlet E Resettable Circuit Breakers protect your Inverter Charger against damage due to overload or charger failure See Operation sec tion for resetting 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 con nection instructions Main Ground Lug properly grounds the Inverter Charger to vehicle grounding system or to earth ground See Configuration section for instructions Cooling Fan quiet efficient fan prolongs equipment service life Front View 120V Corded Models Switch Modes After configuring mounting and
13. e air flow The heavier the load of connected equipment the more heat will be generated by the unit Do not install the Inverter Charger directly near magnetic storage media as this may result in data corruption Do not install near flammable materials fuel or chemicals 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 Battery Connection Warnings e The battery should be connected before operating the Inverter Charger 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 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 fail ure of the life suppor
14. e service center is not covered under warranty Inverter Chargers shipped to Tripp Lite or 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
15. eed 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 270 Amp Hours 55 Amps Inverter Charger Rating ALR GUEL G NOTE For Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers providing 1250 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 1250 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 manufactures a variety of different Inverter Char
16. en amp Yellow 81 90 Yellow 61 80 E Yellow amp Red 41 60 Red 21 40 KJ All 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 Illuminated All three lights flash slowly All three lights flash quickly A pproximately 42 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 Fault Condition Excessive discharge Inverter shutdown Overcharge Charger shutdown 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 i e 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 CHA
17. ery Charging Amps OPTIONAL Check the nameplate label for your unit s high and low charging amp options By setting on high charging your batteries will charge at maximum speed When set ting on low charging you lengthen the life of your batteries especially smaller ones Equalize B4 Low Charge Amp High Charge Amp Connect Remote Control OPTIONAL Least Limiting B2 Down amp B1 Up Charger limiting begins when the Inverter Charger s load reaches 66 of the Inverter Charger s load rating Charger output falls gradually from full output at 66 of the Inverter Charger s load rating to about 66 of full output at full load No Limiting B2 amp B1 Down No charger limiting occurs at any load size Setting Procedure e Move to Equalize DOWN position for three seconds e Move to Reset UP position and leave it there This 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 Up factory setting Equalize Down momentarily 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
18. exceeds the amperage of the High Charge Amp setting or the batteries may be damaged or degraded All models feature an 8 conductor telephone style receptacle on the front panel for use with an optional remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM sold separately The remote module allows the Inverter Charger to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight while operated conveniently from the remote control module See instructions packed with the remote control module Battery Selection Select Auxiliary Battery Type if any 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 short ened 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 Battery Type DIP Switch see Configuration section for more inform
19. gers with a variety of different mounting options for use in vehicular or non vehicular applications Tripp Lite recommends permanent mounting of your Inverter Charger in any of the configurations 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 Horizontal Mount wG EN Using the measurements from the diagram install two user supplied 1 4 6 mm fasteners into a rigid horizontal surface leaving the heads slightly raised Ef Slide the Inverter SS Charger back over the fasteners to engage the mounting slots molded on the bottom of the a Inverter Charger cabinet Ba Install and tighten two user supplied 14 6 mm fasteners into the mounting feet molded on the front of the Inverter Charger cabinet 9 onl Ein b 4 4 CCG dd ATARATA The polycarbonate cabinet and mounting feet of your Inverter Charger are durable enough to allow for wall mounting as well Gf your vehicle compartment requires this configuration For wall mounting the control panel of the Inverter Charger must face to the side and not up or down Allow 2 50 mm minimum front and rear clearance for adequate ventilation Battery Connection Connect your Inverter Charger to your batteries using the following p
20. he battery g Large Diameter Cabling Maximum 2 0 Gauge 9 3 mm to Fit Terminals M Minimum 8 AWG 3 15 mm Ground Wire 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 Specifications 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 Compact Fluorescent Lamps CFLs have high startup power require ments typically 500 of their nameplate power rating Larger CFL loads may be powered if they are started one bulb at a time DoubleBoost Feature Tripp Lite 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 OverPower Feature Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers deliver up to 150 of their name plate rated wattage for up to 1 hour providing plenty of reserve power to reliably support tools and equipment longer Actual duration depends on model battery age battery charge level and ambient temperature
21. ic Load Switching e Balanced Load Sharing Faster Battery Recharge High Amp 3 Stage Battery Charger Critical Battery Protection High Efficiency DC to AC Inversion Quiet Simple Maintenance Free Operation Multi Function Lights amp Switches e Moisture Resistant Construction Contents AC Input Output Connection Service Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty Inverter Chargers are moisture resistant not waterproof Copyright 2008 All rights reserved PowerVerter is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite TRIPP LITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Customer Support 773 869 1234 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 Although your Inverter Charger is moisture resistant lt 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 Charger shutdown due to overtemperature any compartment that contains the Inverter Charger must be properly ventilated with adequate outsid
22. is set to No correction is required AC output will return when AC input returns Set CHARGE ONLY and AC input is absent 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 Switch battery damage The problem may be with connected to DC OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE auxiliary chargers if any or with the unit s charger 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 Connected batteries are dead Check and replace old batteries 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
23. r under voltage situations Indicator Lights Continued INV Inverting Yellow LED This light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever con nected equipment is receiving battery supplied inverted AC power in the absence of a utility genera tor source or in over under voltage situations This light will be off when AC power is supplying the load LOAD Red LED This red light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever the inverter is func tioning and the power demanded by connected appli ances and equipment exceeds 100 of load capacity The light will BLINK to alert you when the inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or overheating If this happens turn the operating mode switch to DC 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 indi cate 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 O opERAronN LED Function with Switch in AUTO REMOTE or Charge Only Position Approximate Battery Charge Level LEDs Battery waned Illuminated Charging Discharging Green 91 Full Gre
24. rocedures Connect DC Wiring Though your Inverter Charger is a high efficiency converter of electricity its rated S output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the cabling running from the battery to the unit Use the A S ION shortest length and largest diameter cabling maximum 2 0 gauge to fit your Inverter Charger s DC Input Bey terminals Shorter and heavier gauge cabling reduces DC voltage drop and allows for maximum transfer of BIAS 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 Recommended Maximum DC Cable Length ft Charger and battery terminals to approximately 3 5 Newton meters of torque to create an efficient connection and to prevent excessive heating at AWG mm this connection Insufficient tightening of the terminals could void your em Connect Ground Using a 8 AWG 3 15 mm wire or larger directly connect the Main Ground Lug to the vehicle s chassis or earth ground tl See the Feature Identification section to locate the Main Ground Lug on Watts 150 te os ot your specific Inverter Charger model All installations must comply with national and local codes and ordinances e Connect Fuse NEC National Electrical Code article 551 requires that you connect your Inverter
25. t equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended Do not use this equip ment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air oxygen or nitrous oxide e You may experience uneven performance results if you connect a surge suppressor line conditioner or UPS system to the output of the Inverter Charger Corded Models Do not modify the Inverter Charger s plug or receptacle in a way that eliminates its ground connection Do not use power adapters that will eliminate the plug s ground connection e Connect your Inverter Charger only to a properly grounded AC power outlet or hardwired source Do not plug the unit into itself this will damage the device and void your warranty e The main grounding lug should be connected to earth ground or to the vehicle chassis with a minimum 8 AWG wire 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 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 Caution
26. tically 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 desired If unit fails to reset remove more load or allow unit to cool further and retry Use an optional remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold separately to reset unit due to overload and overtemperature CAUTION The unit will always pass AC power through to con nected equipment if plugged into a live AC outlet regardless of the position of the Operating Mode Switch Indicator Lights Your Inverter Charger 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 q O a AUTO DC CHARGE REMOTE OFF ONLY AUTO DC CHARGE REMOTE OFF ONLY DC CHARGE AUTO REMOTE OFF ONLY 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 ove
27. tory setting ec a VI TOSUN Thi it Up Enable Down factory setting Select Low AC Input Voltage Point for Switching to Battery OPTIONAL Voltage and Level Level A 120V Models 230V Models Switch Position A 105V 201V A4 Up amp A3 Up B 95V 182V A4 Up amp A3 Down C 85V 163V A4 Down amp A3 Up D 75V 144V A4 Down amp A3 Down factory setting Most of your connected appliances and equipment will perform adequately when your Inverter Charger s Low AC Voltage Input Point DIP Switch 3 and 4 of Group A are set to Level B 95V for 120V Models 182V for 230V Models However if the unit frequently switches to battery power due to momentary low line voltage swings that would have little effect on equipment operation you may wish to adjust this setting By decreasing the Low AC Voltage Input Point you will reduce the number of times that your unit switches to Level D battery due to voltage swings Configuration continueg Group B DIP Switches Select Models Only Select AC Input Current 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 genera tor 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 though utility po
28. wer To reduce the chance of tripping this breaker all Inverter Chargers are pre set to automatically limit the input current as described in Most Limiting below If your unit is equipped with DIP switches B2 and B1 they may be used to select other AC input current sharing settings Verify that AC input wiring is rated for the higher current that results when using the other settings Select Battery Charger Limiting Points Most Limiting B2 amp B1 Up Charger limiting takes effect the moment any AC load is applied charger output falls gradu ally from full output at no AC load passing through to no output at full load factory set ting 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 33 of full output at full load Select Equalize Battery Charge OPTIONAL This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged to begin the process of equalizing the charge B4 idd Fase state of your battery s cells by time limited overcharge of all cells This can extend the useful life of certain types of batteries con sult 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 Set Batt
29. zed 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 negli gence 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 regis tered 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 equip ment loss of software loss of data costs of substitutes claims by third parties or otherwise WARRANTY REGISTRATION Visit www tripplite com warranty today to register the warranty for your new Tripp Lite product You ll be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE
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