Troubleshooting - Tripp Lite DC-to-AC Inverter/Chargers EMS Series Owner's Manual

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
No AC Output
(All Indicator Lights Are OFF)
Battery Not Recharging
(AC Input Present)
All Three Battery Indicator Lights
Are Slowly Flashing.
(½ Second Flashes)
All Three Battery Indicator Lights
Are Rapidly Flashing
(¼ Second Flashes)
Red "LOW" Battery
Indicator Light Is Flashing
Red "LOAD" Operation
Indicator Light Flashing
* User-supplied.
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 number can be found on the product nameplate label,
along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to the series number. The series number should not be confused with the
marking name or model number of the product.
This product designed and engineered in the USA.
PROBLEMS
Unit is not properly connected to utility power
Operating Mode Switch is set to "OFF" and AC input
is present.
This is normal when the Operating Mode Switch is set to
"CHARGE ONLY" and AC input is absent.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge (preventing
battery damage). The problem may be with connected
auxiliary chargers, if any, or with the unit's charger.
Unit has shut down due to excessive battery discharge.
Unit has shut down due to overload.
Connected batteries are dead.
Battery fuse* is blown.
Battery cabling* is loose.
Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge (preventing
battery damage). The problem may be with connected
auxiliary chargers, if any, or with the unit's charger.
Charger Enable/Inhibit Switch inadvertently set to "INHIBIT."
Input circuit breaker is tripped.
Battery is excessively discharged.
Battery is overcharged. Unit will shut down to prevent battery Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating Mode
damage. The problem may be with connected auxiliary
chargers, if any, or with the unit's charger.
Battery voltage is low. Unit has shut down to protect battery
from damage.
False reading due to undersized or insufficiently connected
DC cabling.
Inverter is overloaded. Unit will automatically shut down
after 5 seconds.
CORRECTIONS
Connect unit to utility power.
Set Operating Mode Switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or
"CHARGE ONLY".
No correction is required. AC output will return when AC input
returns. Set Operating Mode Switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" if you
require AC output.
Reset circuit breaker.
Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating Mode
Switch to "OFF". Wait 1 minute and switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or
"CHARGE ONLY." If unit remains in shutdown mode after several
attempts to reset, contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.
Use an auxiliary charger* to raise battery voltage. Check external
battery connections and fuse. Unit automatically resets when
condition is cleared.
Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to "OFF".
Wait 1 minute. Switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY".
Check and replace old batteries.
Check and replace fuse.*
Check and tighten or replace cabling.*
Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating Mode
Switch to "OFF". Wait 1 minute and switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or
"CHARGE ONLY." If unit remains in shutdown mode after several
attempts to reset, contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.
Set Charger Enable/Inhibit Switch to "ENABLE".
Reset circuit breaker.
Use an auxiliary charger* to raise battery voltage. Check external
battery connections and fuse. Unit automatically resets when
condition is cleared.
Switch to "OFF". Wait 1 minute and switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or
"CHARGE ONLY." If unit remains in shutdown mode after several
attempts to reset, contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.
If AC power (utility- or generator-supplied) is present, the unit will
automatically reset itself and start recharging connected batteries.
However, if an external charger is used to recharge the batteries,
you will need to manually reset the unit by by moving the Operating
Mode Switch to "OFF" for two seconds then returning it to
"AUTO/REMOTE".
Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to the
Inverter/Charger.
Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to "OFF".
Wait 1 minute. Switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY".
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