Troubleshooting - Tripp Lite PowerVerter 200510095 Owner's Manual

Service
If you are returning your Inverter/Charger to Tripp Lite, please pack it carefully, using the ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL that came
with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of the problem. If the Inverter/Charger is within the warranty period, enclose a copy
of your sales receipt. To obtain service you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from Tripp Lite or an authorized
Tripp Lite service center.
Maintenance
Your Inverter/Charger requires no maintenance and contains no user-serviceable or replaceable parts, but should be kept dry at all times.
Periodically check, clean and tighten all cable connections, as necessary, both at the unit and at the battery.

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.
MAX
(GREATER
LOAD
ON)
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.
Input circuit breaker is tripped.
Battery is excessively discharged.
Battery is overcharged. Unit will shut down to prevent
battery damage. The problem may be with connected auxiliary
chargers, if any, or with the unit's charger.
Battery voltage is low. Unit will automatically shut down
after 5 seconds 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.
Battery Indicator Lights
Operating Mode Switch
OFF
(LESSER
Operation Indicator Lights
LOAD
ON)
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
or "CHARGE ONLY." If unit remains in shutdown mode after several
attempts to reset, contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.
Reset circuit breaker.
Use an auxiliary charger* to raise battery voltage. Check external
battery connections and fuse. Unit automatically resets when
condition is cleared.
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.
Make sure that AC power is present in order to recharge batteries.
Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to "OFF then to
"AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY".
Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to
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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