Tripp Lite PowerVerter PV1800GFCI Owner's Manual

Tripp Lite PowerVerter PV1800GFCI Owner's Manual

Dc-to-ac inverters
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Introduction
Safety
Feature Identification
Operation
Application Guide
Mounting
Battery Connection
Troubleshooting/Service/Maintenance/Warranty
Warranty Registration
Owner's Manual
PowerVerter
PV1800GFCI & PV3000GFCI
DC-to-AC Inverters
Input
12 VDC
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright © 2010. PowerVerter
Output
120V, 60 Hz. AC
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  • Page 1 120V, 60 Hz. AC Introduction Safety Feature Identification Operation Application Guide Mounting Battery Connection Troubleshooting/Service/Maintenance/Warranty Warranty Registration 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support Copyright © 2010. PowerVerter ® is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    (Module included with PV3000GFCI) 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 • Install your Inverter in a location or compartment in your vehicle that minimizes exposure to heat, dust, direct sunlight and moisture. Flooding the unit with water will cause it to short circuit and could cause personal injury due to electric shock.
  • Page 3: Feature Identification

    Remote Control Module Connector: allows remote monitoring equipment to prevent battery drain. Set switch to “REMOTE” to and control with an optional module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, remotely monitor and control the Inverter with the use of an optional sold separately or included with PV3000GFCI model). See remote remote module.
  • Page 4: Operation

    0% (Inverter has shutdown) All models feature an 8-conductor telephone style receptacle on the front panel for use with an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold separately or included with PV3000GFCI model). The remote module allows the Inverter to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight, while operated conveniently from your vehicle’s...
  • Page 5: Application Guide

    Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your Inverter with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp-hour capacity to power your application. Even though Tripp Lite Inverters are highly efficient at DC-to-AC inversion, their rated output capacities are limited by the total amp-hour capacity of connected batteries and the support of your vehicle’s alternator if the engine is kept running.
  • Page 6: Battery Connection

    Battery Connection Connect your Inverter to your batteries using the following procedures—always loosely twist each pair of cables (one positive and one negative) together: Length & Gauge of Cables Connect DC Wiring: Although your Inverter is a high-efficiency converter of electricity, its rated Connection to Two DC Terminals output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the cabling running The PV1800GFCI model includes two DC terminals;...
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    Service Your Tripp Lite product is covered by the warranty described in this manual. A variety of Extended Warranty and On-Site Service Programs are also available from Tripp Lite. For more information on service, visit www.tripplite.com/support. Before returning your product for service, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Tripp Lite warrants its Inverters to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (domestic) or 120 days (export) from the date of retail purchase by end user. Tripp Lite’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center.

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