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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 1
Owner’s Manual
®
PowerVerter
DC-to-AC
Inverter/Chargers
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
Input Output
Customer Support: (773) 869-1234
Invert: 12 VDC 120V, 60 Hz. AC
www.tripplite.com
Charge: 120V, 60 Hz. AC 12 VDC
Quiet Mobile Power
Congratulations! You’ve purchased the most advanced, feature-rich Inverter/Charger designed for recreational vehicle applications. Tripp Lite
RV Inverter/Char
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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 2 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite Inverter/Chargers. Location Warnings • 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 in
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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 3 Feature Identification Identify the premium features on your specific model and quickly locate instructions on how to maximize their use. 8 1 Configuration DIP Switches: optimize Inverter/Charger Hardwire AC Input/Output Terminals (not on corded operation depending on your application. See Configuration models): securely connect the Inverter/Charger to vehicle or section for setting instructions. fac
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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 4 Operation light will be off when AC power is supplying the load. This light Switch Modes will BLINK to alert you if the load is less than the Battery Charge After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger, Conserver (Load Sense) setting. you are able to operate it by switching between the following oper- “LOAD” Red LED: This red light will ILLUMI- ating modes as appropriate to your si
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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 5 (continued) Operation 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 elec- trical system. To restore normal functioning: Overload Reset: Switch operating mode switch to “OFF” and remove some of the connected electrical load (ie: turn off some of the AC devices drawi
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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 6 (continued) Configuration Group B DIP Switches B1 B2 Select Load 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 gener- ator 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 at this high charging occurs,
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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 7 (continued) Configuration 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, included with select models, has an RJ style connector on one end and a black sensor on the other) to the RJ style jack located on the side of the Inver
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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 8 (continued) Battery Selection • 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 45 DC Amps × 5 Hrs. Runtime before you have to recharge your batteries with utility- or generator-supplied × 1.2 Inefficiency Ratin
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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 9 Battery Connection Connect your Inverter/Charger to your batteries using the following procedures: • 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
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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 10 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 requ
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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 11 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
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200712159 93-2768 RV Series Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual_Eng.qxd 2/29/2008 1:55 PM Page 12 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA Customer Support / Support à la clientèle : (773) 869-1234 www.tripplite.com 200712159 93-2768 12
