Operation; Indicator Lights - Tripp Lite PV1000HF, PV1800HF, PV3000HF Owner's Manual

Operation

Switch Modes
Switch between the following operating modes as appropriate to
your situation:
"ON": Switch to this setting to provide connected
equipment with AC power.
"OFF": Switch to this setting to shut down the Inverter
completely, preventing it from drawing power from
the batteries. Use this switch to automatically reset
the unit if it shuts down due to low battery or overload.
Use an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4,
sold separately or included with PV3000HF models) to reset unit
due to overload only.
"REMOTE": Switch to this setting to remotely
monitor and control the Inverter with the use of an
optional remote module. See remote module's
owner's manual for operating instructions.

Indicator Lights

Your Inverter 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 the charge condition
of your batteries, as well as ascertain approximate equipment load level.
"BATTERY" Indicator Lights: These three lights will illuminate in
several sequences to show the approximate charge level of your con-
nected battery:
Approximate Battery Charge Level
Indicator Illuminated
Green
1
Green & Yellow
2
3 Yellow
4
Yellow & Red
5 Red
Flashing Red (slowly)*
6
Flashing Red (quickly)**
7
"LOAD" Indicator Lights: These three lights will illuminate in
several sequences to show the approximate equipment load level on
the Inverter's AC receptacles.
Approximate Equipment Load Level
Indicator Illuminated
Green
1
Green & Yellow
2
Yellow
3
Red
4
Flashing Red (quickly)** OVERLOAD
5
† Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary depending on battery condition
and load. * Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. ** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼ second
off. See "Resetting Your Inverter to Restore AC Power" to reset after Inverter shut down.
REMOTE
REMOTE
REMOTE
†
Battery Capacity
91%–Full
1 2
81%–90%
61%–80%
41%–60%
21%–40%
4
5
1%–20%
0% (Inverter
has shutdown)
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Load Level
0%-50%
1 2
51%-75%
76%-90%
> 90%
4
(Inverter has
shutdown)
Resetting Your Inverter to Restore
AC Power
Your Inverter may cease supplying AC power in order to protect
itself from overload or to protect your electrical system. To restore
normal functioning:
OFF ON
Low Battery Shutdown Reset: Set operating mode switch to
"OFF" and run vehicle engine to recharge battery. When battery is
adequately charged, switch operating mode switch back to either
"REMOTE" or "ON."
Overload Shutdown Reset: Set operating mode switch to "OFF"
OFF ON
and remove some of the connected electrical load (ie: turn off some
of the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the over-
load of the unit). Wait one minute, then switch operating mode
switch back to either "REMOTE" or "ON."
Output Circuit Breaker Reset (Select Models): Alternatively,
check output circuit breaker(s) on the unit's front panel. If tripped,
remove some of the electrical load, then wait one minute to allow
OFF ON
components to cool before resetting the circuit breaker. See
Troubleshooting for other possible reasons AC output may be absent.
Set Battery Charge Conserver
(Load Sense) Dial
In order to save battery power, the Inverter automatical-
ly shuts off in the absence of any power demand from
connected equipment or appliances (the electrical
load). When the unit detects a load, it automatically turns on. Users
may choose the minimum load the Inverter will detect by adjusting
the Battery Charge Conserver Dial (see diagram). Using a small tool,
turn the dial clockwise to lower the minimum load that will be
detected, causing the Inverter to turn on for smaller loads. When the
dial is turned fully clockwise, the Inverter will operate even when
there is no load. Turn the dial counterclockwise to set a higher minimum
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load, causing the Inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is
reached. When the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the Inverter
will turn on when it detects any load greater than approximately 150 Watts.
Note: The factory setting for the dial is fully clockwise. However, based on the threshold load to which
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you'd like the Inverter to respond, you should adjust the dial counterclockwise to reduce its sensitivity
until the Inverter is active only when connected equipment or appliances are actually in use.
Connect Remote Control—OPTIONAL
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 PV3000HF models).
The remote module allows the Inverter to be mounted in a compartment
or cabinet out of sight, while operated conveniently from your vehicle's
dashboard. See instructions packed with the remote control module.
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5
4PV
LOAD
SENSE
GREATER LESSER
LOAD LOAD
ON ON
(included with PV3000HF)