Troubleshooting Guide - Sensata dimensions 12NP18 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

No AC output
during inverter
LED blinks amber once
mode
The use of a battery isolator
is not recommended due to
Low Battery
an excessive voltage drop
Unplug all loads and reset the
Overload
High Let the inverter cool down and check that the vents are not obstructed and that the fans are
Temperature
Reset the inverter (unplug/
plug AC input cord from the
utility power) and remove the
Check Battery fuse from the fuse holder.
Turn "on" the inverter for
30 seconds. Turn "off " the
inverter. Re-install the fuse.
Undercharged
Battery
No LED's On
LED blinks green
LED blinks red
across terminals.
inverter
Check battery type selection. For LFP battery type, check battery amp-hr setting.
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Check the in-line fuse which is located within 18 inches from
the battery's positive (+) post
Check if DC connections are tight and clean
Check if battery voltage is above 10.5 VDC
Check remote power switch
Disconnect all loads and
connect a test light to the
GFCI outlet
Disconnect all loads and
connect a test light to the
GFCI outlet
See "LED Status Chart"
Battery voltage must be above the low battery setpoint for the
inverter to be on.
Check for proper DC wire gauge
(see Wire Gauge & Fusing section)
If overload condition clears, check for short circuits or check
load size versus inverter output wattage size.
If the overload persists, possible failed inverter
functioning.
Check for shorted battery cell or corroded/loose DC wires
Check voltage and current against charger recipe table
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Check if GFCI is tripped
If test light is off, possible
failed inverter
Check if GFCI is tripped
If test light is off, possible
failed inverter
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