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Owner’s Manual
Tripp Lite Utility/
Work Truck DC-to-AC
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
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200502084.qxd 3/7/2005 7:24 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 Inverters. Location Warnings Equipment Connection Warnings • The Inverter must be located in an enclosed compartment, Do not use a Tripp Lite Inverter in life support or healthcare shielded from outside weather conditions. applications where a malfunction
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200502084.qxd 3/7/2005 7:24 PM Page 3 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 operation depending Resettable Circuit Breakers: protect your Inverter against damage 1 8 on your application. See Configuration section for setting instructions. due to overload. See Operation section for resetting instructions. Operating Mode Switch: controls Inverter ope
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200502084.qxd 3/7/2005 7:24 PM Page 4 (continued) Operation Indicator Lights Your Inverter (as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote Control Module) 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 “LOAD” Red LED: This red light will ILLUMI- is set to “AUTO/REMOTE”, this lig
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200502084.qxd 3/7/2005 7:24 PM Page 5 Configuration Note: Tripp Lite recommends that users only change settings for the DIP switches and controls described below. Additional DIP switches and controls located in the unit's DIP switch panel or in other areas are preset to optimize the unit's operation. Setting these DIP switches or controls may adversely affect the unit's operation. Required Configuration A4 A3 A2 A1 DIP SWITCH 1 Battery Type Switch Position Select Battery Type—REQUIRED Gel Ce
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200502084.qxd 3/7/2005 7:24 PM Page 6 Battery Selection (optional) To extend Inverter runtimes without upgrading your truck's alternator, you may wish to create an “intra-day” power reservoir by adding auxiliary batteries to your system, typically tied to the chassis battery via an isolator. Large intra-day power deficits, despite overnight charging, are an indicator that a larger alternator may be necessary. Although the Inverter can supply AC power without the vehicle engine running, the al
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200502084.qxd 3/7/2005 7:24 PM Page 7 Mounting WARNING! Mount your Inverter BEFORE DC battery and AC power connection. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injury and/or damage to the Inverter and connected systems. Tripp Lite recommends permanent mounting of your Inverter. User must supply mounting hardware and is responsible for determining if the hardware and mounting surface are suitable to support the weight of the Inverter. Contact Tripp Lite if you require further
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200502084.qxd 3/7/2005 7:25 PM Page 8 Battery Connection Connect your Inverter to your batteries using the following procedures: • Connect DC Wiring: Though your of time. Heavier gauge cabling should be the Main Ground Lug on your specific Inverter is a high- used when continuously operating heavy Inverter model. All installations must com- efficiency trans- draw equipment under these conditions. ply with national and local codes and ordi- former of electricity, Tighten your Inverter and batt
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200502084.qxd 3/7/2005 7:25 PM Page 9 AC Input/Output Connection To avoid overloading your Inverter, 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 model. 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 pu
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200502084.qxd 3/7/2005 7:25 PM Page 10 Troubleshooting Try these remedies for common Inverter problems before calling for assistance. Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at (773) 869-1234 before returning your unit for service. SYMPTOM PROBLEMS CORRECTIONS No AC Output Operating Mode Switch is set to “OFF” Set Operating Mode Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY”. (All Indicator Lights are OFF) This is normal when the Operating Mode Switch is set to No correction is required. AC output will re
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