Tripp Lite APSRM4 - Manuals

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; this will damage the device and void your warranty.; Operation Warnings

2 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of this product. Location Warnings • Install your Inverter/Charger in a location or compartment that minimizes expo...

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 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 connectedappliances and equ...

Page 5 - Up; Group A DIP Switches; Resetting Your Inverter/Charger to Restore AC Power; Configuration; Set Configuration DIP Switches; Charger Inhibited

5 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,” for more information. Battery Type Switch Position Gel Cell (Sealed) Battery ...

Page 6 - Group B DIP Switches

6 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 Battery Type; Match Battery Amp-Hour Capacity to Your Application; • STEP 1: Determine Total Wattage Required; Example; Tools; Appliances; 5 DC Amps × 5 Hrs. Runtime

8 Battery Selection 540 watts ÷ 12V = 45 DC Amps 270 Amp-Hours ÷ 55 Amps Inverter/Charger Rating = 5 Hours Recharge Select Battery Type Select “Deep Cycle” batteries to receive optimum performance from your Inverter/Charger. Do not use ordinary car or starting batteries or batteries rated inCold Cra...

Page 9 - Mounting; heads slightly raised.

9 Mounting WARNING! Mount your Inverter/Charger BEFORE DC battery and AC powerconnection. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injury and/or damage to theInverter/Charger and connected systems. Tripp Lite recommends permanent mounting of your Inverter/Charger as illustrated belo...

Page 10 - Non-Vehicular or Vehicular; Your Inverter/Charger’s Nominal DC Input Voltage; battery or battery bank.; Battery Connection

10 • 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 the shortest length and largest diameter cabling (maximum 2/0 gauge) to fit your I...

Page 11 - AC Input/Output Connection; AC Input; Hardwire Connection

11 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 12 - Troubleshooting; Limited Warranty; Note on Labeling; Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers

12 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...