Tripp Lite Utility/ Work Truck DC-to-AC Inverters - Manuals

Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; Location Warnings; Limited Warranty

2R Important Safety Instructions Location Warnings • The Inverter must be located in an enclosed compartment, shielded from outside weather conditions. • Although your Inverter is moisture resistant, it is NOT water-proof. Flooding the unit with water will cause it to short circuit and could cause p...

Page 3 - Switch Modes

3R Configuration DIP Switches: optimize Inverter operation depending on your application. See Configuration section for setting instructions. Operating Mode Switch: controls Inverter operation. See Operation section for setting instructions. “LINE”, “INVERT”, “LOAD” LEDs: intuitive “traffic light” s...

Page 4 - Operation; Indicator Lights; Resetting Your Inverter to Restore AC Power

4R Operation (continued) Indicator Lights Your Inverter (as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote Control Module) is equipped with a simple, intuitive, user-friendly set of indicator lights. Theseeasily-remembered “traffic light” signals will allow you, shortly after first use, to tell at a glance a...

Page 5 - Configuration; Required Configuration

5R Connect Remote Control—OPTIONAL An 8-conductor telephone style receptacle on the front panel is included for use with an optional remote control module (included). The remote moduleallows the Inverter to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight, while operated conveniently from within ...

Page 6 - Select Auxiliary Battery Type; Match Battery Amp-Hour Capacity to Your Application; Example

6R To extend Inverter runtimes without upgrading your truck's alternator, you may wish to create an “intra-day” power reservoir by adding auxiliary batteriesto your system, typically tied to the chassis battery via an isolator. Large intra-day power deficits, despite overnight charging, are an indic...

Page 7 - Mounting; Vehicular and Non-Vehicular Mounting

7R Mounting WARNING! Mount your Inverter BEFORE DC battery and AC power connection. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injuryand/or damage to the Inverter and connected systems. Tripp Lite recommends permanent mounting of your Inverter. User must supply mounting hardware and i...

Page 8 - Vehicular; Battery Connection

8R Vehicular Your Inverter’s Nominal DC Input Voltage must match the voltage of your battery or batteries—12 Volts in most vehicular applications. In most vehicles, the Inverter will be connected to the main battery within your vehicle's electrical system. However, it is also possible to connect you...

Page 9 - AC Input/Output Connection; Connection for Models with Cords and Receptacles

9R AC Input/Output Connection To avoid overloading your Inverter, match the power requirements of the equipment you plan to run at any one time (add their total watts) with the outputwattage capacity of your Inverter model. Do not confuse “continuous” wattage with “peak” wattage ratings. Most electr...

Page 10 - Troubleshooting; Service

10R Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBLEMS CORRECTIONS No AC Output Operating Mode Switch is set to “OFF” Set Operating Mode Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY”. (All Indicator Lights are OFF) This is normal when the Operating Mode Switch is set to No correction is required. AC output will return whe...