Troubleshooting - Tripp Lite APSINT612 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Try these remedies for common Inverter/Charger problems before calling for assistance. Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at (773) 869-1212
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
Operation Indicator Lights
OFF
(LESSER
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
"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 the
Inverter/Charger.
Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to "OFF."
Wait 1minute. Switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY."
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