Troubleshooting - Tripp Lite PowerVerter Dc-to-AC Owner's Manual

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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 "BATT VOLT/CHRG CURR"
LEDs are slowly flashing (½ second
flashes) with Operating Mode Switch in
the "AUTO/REMOTE" position.
All Three "BATT VOLT/CHRG CURR"
LEDs are rapidly flashing (¼ second
flashes) with Operating Mode Switch in
the "AUTO/REMOTE" position.
Red "LOW" Battery Indicator Light is
flashing with Operating Mode Switch in the
"AUTO/REMOTE" position.
Red "LOAD" Operation
Indicator Light flashing
* User-supplied.
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Limited Warranty
Tripp Lite warrants its Inverter/Chargers to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a 30 month period 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. Products must be returned to Tripp Lite or an author-
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place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in
any way, including opening of the unit's casing for any reason. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product with-
in 10 days of retail purchase.
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PROBLEMS
Unit is not properly connected to utility power
Operating Mode Switch is set to "DC OFF" and AC input
is present.
This is normal when the Operating Mode Switch is set to
"CHARGE ONLY" and AC input is absent.
Output 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.
Connected batteries are dead.
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.
Charger Enable/Inhibit Switch inadvertently set to "INHIBIT".
Charger circuit breaker is tripped.
Battery is excessively discharged. Unit will shut down to
prevent battery damage.
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 has shut down
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.
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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 "DC 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.
Check and replace old batteries.
Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to "DC 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 "DC 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.
Set Charger Enable/Inhibit Switch to "ENABLE".
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 "DC OFF". Wait 1 minute and switch to "AUTO/REMOTE."
If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset,
contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.
If AC power (utility- or generator-supplied) is present, the unit will
automatically reset itself and start recharging connected batteries.
However, if an external charger is used to recharge the batteries,
you will need to manually reset the unit by moving the Operating
Mode Switch to "DC OFF" for two seconds then returning it to
"AUTO/REMOTE".
Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to
Inverter/Charger.
Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to "DC OFF".
Wait 1 minute. Switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY".