Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!; • Do not install near flammable materials, fuel or chemicals.; Battery Connection Warnings; or property damage could result.; Equipment Connection Warnings; power adapters that will eliminate the plug’s ground connection.; Operation Warnings
Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all TrippLite Inverter/Chargers. Location Warnings • Although your Inverter/Charger is moisture resistant, it is N...
Page 3 - Feature Identification
3 Feature Identification Identify the premium features on your specific model and quickly locate instructions on how to maximize their use. Configuration DIP Switches: optimize Inverter/Charger operation depending on your application. See Configuration section for setting instructions. Operating Mod...
Page 4 - Operation; Switch Modes
Operation Switch Modes After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger,you are able to operate it by switching between the following oper-ating modes as appropriate to your situation: AUTO/REMOTE: Switch to this mode when you need constant, uninterrupted AC power for connectedapplia...
Page 5 - Configuration; Set Configuration DIP Switches; Group A DIP Switches; Resetting Your Inverter/Charger to Restore AC Power; Up
5 Configuration Set Configuration DIP Switches Using a small tool, set the Configuration DIP Switches (located on the front panel, see diagram) to optimize Inverter/Charger operation depending on your application. Refer to the appropriate section to review the instructions for your specific model. A...
Page 6 - Group B DIP Switches
Select Battery Charger-Limiting Points “Most Limiting” (#B2 & #B1 Up): Charger-limiting takes effect the momentany 120V AC load is applied; charger outputfalls gradually from full output at no 120Vload passing through to no output at full load(factory setting). "Less Limiting" (#B2 Up &a...
Page 7 - Select Auxiliary Battery Type; Match Battery Amp-Hour Capacity to Your Application; Connect Battery Temperature Sensing Cable—OPTIONAL; Example; Tools; Appliances; • STEP 1: Determine Total Wattage Required
Configuration (continued) 7 Battery Selection Select Auxiliary Battery Type (if any) Select “Deep Cycle” batteries to receive optimum performance from your Inverter/Charger. Do not use ordinary car or starting batteries or batteries rated inCold Cranking Amps (CCA). If the batteries you connect to t...
Page 8 - Mounting; Vehicular and Non-Vehicular Horizontal Mount; rigid horizontal surface, leaving the heads slightly raised.; Battery Selection; 5 DC Amps × 5 Hrs. Runtime; • STEP 3: Estimate Battery Amp-Hours Required
8 Mounting WARNING! Mount your Inverter/Charger BEFORE DC battery and AC power connection. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injuryand/or damage to the Inverter/Charger and connected systems. Tripp Lite manufactures a variety of different Inverter/Chargers with a variety of d...
Page 9 - Maximum Recommended DC Cable Length:; Battery Connection; Max Distance from Battery to Unit in Feet; Vehicular; Your Inverter/Charger’s Nominal DC Input Voltage
9 • Connect DC Wiring: Though your Inverter/Charger is a high-efficiency converter of electricity, its rated output capacity is limitedby the length and gauge of the cabling running from the battery to the unit.Use the shortest length and largest diameter cabling (maximum 2/0 gauge)to fit your Inver...
Page 10 - Connection for Models with Cords and Receptacles; ISOBAR; Connection for Models with Hardwire Terminals; Single Input/Output Models; Connect outgoing wires to the hot (black); AC Input/Output Connection; Service
10 To avoid overloading your Inverter/Charger, match the power requirements of the equipment you plan to run at any one time (add their totalwatts) with the output wattage capacity of your Inverter/Charger model (see Specifications). Do not confuse “continuous” wattage with“peak” wattage ratings. Mo...
Page 11 - Troubleshooting; Limited Warranty; WARRANTY REGISTRATION
11 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBLEMS CORRECTIONS No AC Output Unit is not properly connected to utility power Connect unit to utility power. (All Indicator Lights are OFF) Operating Mode Switch is set to “DC OFF” and AC input Set Operating Mode Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY”. is present. Th...