Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!; Battery Connection Warnings; Equipment Connection Warnings
2R Important Safety Instructions Caution: If your Inverter/Charger is mounted in a location that lack proper ventilation, the surface of the metalenclosure could become hot. Allow to cool before touching. If the Inverter/Charger must be installed in a locationthat lacks proper ventilation, mount the...
Page 3 - Feature Identification
3R 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 Mo...
Page 4 - Operation; Switch Modes; Indicator Lights
4R Operation Switch Modes After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger,you are able to operate it by switching between the followingoperating modes as appropriate to your situation: AUTO/REMOTE: Switch to this mode when you need constant, uninterrupted AC power for connectedappli...
Page 5 - Group A DIP Switches; Resetting Your Inverter/Charger to Restore AC Power; Configuration; Set Configuration DIP Switches
5R Select Battery Type—REQUIRED CAUTION: The Battery Type DIP Switch setting must match the type of batteries you connect, or your batteriesmay be degraded or damaged over an extended period oftime. See “Battery Selection,” p. 8 for more information. Battery Type Switch Position Gel Cell (Sealed) Ba...
Page 6 - Group B DIP Switches
6R Select Battery Charger-Limiting Points—OPTIONAL “Most Limiting” (#B2 & #B1 Up): Charger-limiting takes effect the momentany 120V AC load is applied; chargeroutput falls gradually from full output atno 120V load passing through to no outputat full load. “Less Limiting” (#B2 Up & #B1 Down):...
Page 8 - Battery Selection; Hours Recharge; Select Auxiliary Battery Type; Match Battery Amp-Hour Capacity to Your Application; Example; Tools; Appliances; 5 DC Amps × 5 Hrs. Runtime
8R Battery Selection 540 watts ÷ 12V = 45 DC Amps 270 Amp-Hours ÷ 55 Amps Inverter/Charger Rating = 5 Hours Recharge 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 batter...
Page 9 - Mounting
9R 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 ...
Page 10 - Vehicular; Battery Connection
10R • Connect DC Wiring: Though your Inverter/Charger is a high-efficiency converter of electricity, its rated output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the cabling running from the battery to the unit. Use theshortest length and largest diameter cabling (maximum 2/0 gauge) to fit your I...
Page 11 - Connection for Models with Hardwire Terminals; Single Input/Output Models; AC Input/Output Connection; Service
11R 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. M...
Page 12 - Troubleshooting; Limited Warranty; Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers; Note on Labeling
12R 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 “OFF” and AC input Set Operating Mode Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY”. is present. This...