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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 1
Owner’s Manual
®
PowerVerter
RV Series (v. 3.0)
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 Lit
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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 2 2R Specifications MODEL NUMBER: RV612UL RV612ULH RV1012UL RV1012ULHW RV1512UL RV1512OEM RV2012UL RV2012OEM RV2512OEM RV3012OEM Series Number: AGAP60012MVJ AGAP60012MVJ AGAP100012MV3 AGAP100012MV3 AGAP200012MV3 AGAP200012MVP3 AGAP200012MV3 AGAP200012MVP3 AC Input Connection: Input Cord Hardwire Input Cord Hardwire Hardwire Hardwire Hardwire Hardwire Hardwire Hardwire INVERTER Common Specifications for
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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 3 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 • Install your Inverter/Charger (whether for a mobile or stationary application) in a location or compartment that minimizes exposure to heat, dust, direct sunlight
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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 4 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 pages 6-7 for models): securely connect the Inverter/Charger to vehicle or setting instructions. facility electr
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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 5 Operation LOAD Red Indicator: This red light will ILLUMI- Switch Modes NATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever the inverter is After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger, functioning and the power demanded by connected you are able to operate it by switching between the following oper- appliances and equipment exceeds 100% of load ating modes as appropriate to your situation: capacity. The li
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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 6 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. RV612UL and RV612ULH models include one set of four DIP Switches. All other models include an additional set of four DIP switches to configure additional operational functions. Refer to the ap
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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 7 (continued) Configuration All Models, except RV612UL & RV612ULH* All Models, except RV612UL, RV612ULH & RV1012UL* Select Battery Charger-Limiting Points—OPTIONAL “Least Limiting” (#B2 Down & #B1 Up, B4 B3 B2 B1 (Not on 612 Models) factory setting for all models except RV1012UL): Charger-limiting begins “Most Limiting” (#B2 & #B1 Up): B4 B3 B2 B1 when the Inverter/Charger’s load reaches Charger-limit
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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 8 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
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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 9 Mounting 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/Chargers with a variety of different mounting options for use in vehicular or non-vehicular applications. Tripp Lite recommends perm
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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 10 Battery Connection Connect your Inverter/Charger to your batteries using the following procedures: • Connect DC Wiring: Though your capable of delivering peak wattage at up to See the Feature Identification section to locate Inverter/Charger is a 200% of its rated continuous wattage output the Main Ground Lug on your specific high-efficiency con- for brief periods of time. See Specifications Inverter
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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 11 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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200310080 93-2182 RV Inverter-Charger Owner’s Manual Revision.qxd 10/17/2003 11:43 AM Page 12 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 a
