Tripp Lite PowerVerter Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

Try these remedies for common Inverter/Charger problems before calling for assistance. Call Tripp Lite Customer Service before returning

your unit for service.

Troubleshooting

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Tripp Lite service center.

Your Inverter/Charger requires no maintenance and contains no user-serviceable or replaceable parts, but should be kept dry at all times.

Periodically check, clean and tighten all cable connections as necessary, both at the unit and at the battery.

Service

Maintenance

SYMPTOM PROBLEMS CORRECTIONS

No AC Output

(All Indicator Lights Are OFF)

Unit is not properly connected to utility power. Connect unit to utility power.

Operating Mode Switch is set to “OFF” and

AC input is present.

Set Operating Mode Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

This is normal when the Operating Mode Switch

is set to “CHARGE ONLY” and AC input is absent.

No correction is required. AC output will return when AC input

returns. Set Operating Mode Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” if you require

AC output.

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.

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.

Unit has shut down due to excessive battery discharge. Use an auxiliary charger* to raise battery voltage. Check external

battery connections and fuse. Unit automatically resets when

condition is cleared.

Unit has shut down due to overload. Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to “OFF.”

Wait 1 minute. Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

Battery Not Recharging

(AC Input Present)

Connected batteries are dead. Check and replace old batteries.

Battery fuse* is blown. Check and replace fuse.*

Battery cabling* is loose. Check and tighten or replace cabling.*

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.

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.

All Three Battery Indicator Lights

Are Slowly Flashing

(½ Second Flashes)

Battery is excessively discharged. Use an auxiliary charger* to raise battery voltage. Check external

battery connections and fuse. Unit automatically resets when

condition is cleared.

All Three Battery Indicator Lights

Are Rapidly Flashing

(¼ Second Flashes)

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.

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.

Red “LOW” Battery

Indicator Light is Flashing

Battery voltage is low. Unit will automatically shut down after

10 seconds to protect battery from damage.

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.”

False reading due to undersized or insufficiently connected

DC cabling.

Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to the

Inverter/Charger.

Red “LOAD” Operation

Indicator Light Flashing

Inverter is overloaded. Unit will automatically shut down after

5 seconds.

Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to “OFF.”

Wait 1minute. Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

*User-supplied.

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