Introduction; Important Safety Instructions - Tripp Lite APSX3024SW Owner's Manual

Introduction

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 constantly up and productive through all utility power problems
(blackouts, brownouts and high voltages) by automatically inverting DC power from user-supplied batteries into AC power. Built-in Isobar®
surge suppression provides an additional level of equipment protection. When utility power is present, APS Inverter/Chargers automatically
pass through power to your equipment while simultaneously recharging your connected battery bank. APS Inverter/Chargers are the quiet
alternative to gas generators during emergency backup applications—with no fumes, fuel or noise to deal with! You get AC electricity
anywhere and anytime you need it.

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 in a location or compartment that minimizes exposure to heat, dust, direct sunlight and moisture.
• 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.
• Leave a minimum of 50 mm clearance at front and back of the Inverter/Charger for proper ventilation. 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.
• 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.
Battery Connection Warnings
• The battery should be connected before operating the Inverter/Charger.
• Multiple battery systems must be comprised of batteries of identical voltage, age, amp-hour capacity and type.
• Because explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they are not kept well ventilated, your batteries should not be installed
in a "dead air" compartment. Ideally, any compartment would have some ventilation to outside air.
• 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 failure of
the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the
presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Connect your Inverter/Charger only to a properly grounded AC power source. Do not connect the unit to itself; this will damage the device
and void your warranty.
• The main grounding lug should be connected to earth ground with a minimum 3.15 mm diameter 8 AWG wire.
Operation Warnings
• Your Inverter/Charger does not require routine maintenance. Do not open the device for any reason. There are no user serviceable parts
inside.
• 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 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 OFF position. Dangerous arcing may result.
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